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Admiral Steel adds Minster-Nova blanking line
- Sep 7, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Admiral Steel, a supplier of specialty spring, alloy, and strip-quality steels as coil and sheets, now offers precision-cut blanks with the addition of a Minster-Nova blanking line. According to the company, the line delivers very tight length tolerances and improved flatness when blanking coil to...
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Still Building America—A recipe for success
- By Josh Welton
- Sep 7, 2017
- Arc Welding
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From pushing brooms to fabricating “experiential environments,” Cullen Osborne has kept his focus on rising to the top. He has plans to open his own business and is working toward that end.
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Corrosion inhibitors offer water-, solvent-based options for metal protection
- Sep 7, 2017
- Finishing
- Product Release
Birchwood Technologies offers a line of water-based and solvent-based inhibitors and sealants to prevent rust and corrosion on all metal surfaces. Manufacturers can select the rust preventive that is most suitable for their lubricity, dryness, decorative appeal, removability, and posttreatment...
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A brief history of structural fabrication technology
- By Adrian Morrall
- Sep 7, 2017
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
Structural fabrication technology has evolved from a manual operation to one in which most manufacturing steps can be fully automated. Learn more here.
- From The Fabricator
Commercial metal roofing demand to reach 19 million squares in 2021
- Sep 6, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Demand for metal roofing in commercial building construction applications is projected to advance to 19 million squares in 2021. The new commercial market will see rapid gains, bolstered by growth in office, retail, and lodging construction spending. Metal roofing will be used increasingly in such...
- From The Fabricator
International Thermal Systems, Snap Logistics send supplies to Houston for hurricane aid
- Sep 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
International Thermal Systems LLC (ITS), a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of thermal processing industrial ovens, furnaces, and washer systems, teamed up with trucking company Snap Logistics to collect and ship supplies for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. In three days, ITS and Snap Logistics...
- From The Welder
Tungsten electrode grinder grinds electrodes longitudinally
- Sep 6, 2017
- Consumables
- Product Release
Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT® has re-initiated the manufacturing of the TEG-2 tungsten electrode grinder under the new name of TEG-1000. Available from Cob Industries, the grinder produces repeatable tungsten electrode points, enabling consistent, repeatable arc performance and welding...
- From The Fabricator
Morris Group selected to supply 3-D printing technology for Desktop Metal
- Sep 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Morris Group Inc., a CNC machine tool supply network based in Windsor, Conn., has been selected by Desktop Metal of Burlington, Mass., as a top-tier, Diamond Partner supplier of its Studio System™ metal 3-D printing systems in 30 states from Maine to Florida to the Dakotas. The metal 3-D printing...
- From The Fabricator
Sterling Multi Products sold to IMH Products
- Sep 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Sterling Multi Products (SMP), a supplier of metal components in Prophetstown, Ill., has been sold to Indianapolis-based IMH Products Inc. SMP has about 40 employees at its 115,000-sq.-ft. facility. IMH Products supplies metal components for industries such as commercial lighting, defense, tractor...
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Coldwater Machine Co. to expand in Ohio
- Sep 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Coldwater Machine Co., a manufacturer and integrator of assembly automation and special machines, will add 27,500 sq. ft. to its current manufacturing space in Coldwater, Ohio, bringing the facility to 132,500 sq. ft. The addition will double the company’s available assembly areas for turnkey...
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Honeywell donates $2 million in PPE to aid Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts
- Sep 6, 2017
- Safety
- News Release
Morris Plains, N.J.-based Honeywell has donated about $2 million in personal protective equipment (PPE) to support first responders and emergency personnel in their efforts to assist their communities following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. The donation includes nearly 100,000 pieces of PPE,...
- From The Fabricator
Rockford Systems to host Oct. 17 webinar on press brake safeguarding
- Sep 6, 2017
- Safety
- News Release
Rockford Systems LLC, Rockford, Ill., a provider of machine safeguarding products and services, will host a webinar titled "Safeguarding Press Brakes: Light Curtains vs. Laser AOPD," on Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. CDT. This free, interactive webinar will take an in-depth look at the...
- From The Fabricator
Nonaerosol degreasers offered in industrial-strength formulas
- Sep 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
WD-40 Co. has added nonaerosol, industrial-strength cleaner and degreaser products to its WD-40® Specialist® line. The products are designed for use in highly regulated environments for cleaning and degreasing work sites, tools, equipment, and machinery. The low-odor degreasers have a water-based...
- From The Fabricator
R&D Update: Warm-forming and magnesium , Part I
- Sep 6, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Past columns have been devoted to magnesium’s physical and mechanical properties as they relate to the warm-forming process and tool design. It was found that low die corner and punch temperatures improve the limiting draw ratio (LDR), which is the ratio of the initial blank diameter to the punch...
- From The Fabricator
AME, WiM announce collaboration
- Sep 5, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Rolling Meadows, Ill.-based AME has announced that George Saiz, president/CEO, will speak at the 2017 Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Summit, Sept. 13-15 in Hartford, Conn. Saiz will focus on sticking points for successful lean implementation and the three key elements for becoming an extraordinary...
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