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Lindberg/MPH ships cyclone box furnace for use in heat-treating industry
- Jul 31, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Riverside, Mich.-based Lindberg/MPH has shipped a gas-fired cyclone box furnace to a customer for heat-treating steel parts. The work chamber, designed to accept a basket with dimensions of 48 by 84 by 48 in., has a maximum temperature rating of 1,250 degrees F. The heating/combustion system...
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Bohler Uddeholm earns ISO 9001:2015 certification
- Jul 31, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Bohler Uddeholm Corp., Elgin, Ill., has been awarded an ISO 9001:2015 management system certificate for the sale, processing, warehouse, and distribution of specialty and alloy steel. The company manufactures tooling materials suitable for metal forming and stamping dies, cutting tools, and...
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Linear encoder upgraded
- Jul 31, 2017
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
RSF Elektronik has introduced an absolute upgrade path for customers using the MS 15 linear encoder. Available in North America through parent company Heidenhain Corp., the MC 15 has the same wide-tolerance mounting configuration as the MS 15 and has a built-in functional reserve of signal...
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Die Science: Stamping stainless steel (part II)
- By Art Hedrick
- Jul 31, 2017
- Bending and Forming
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Expect More Springback Springback, also known as elastic recovery, is the result of the metal wanting to return to its original shape. Because stainless steel has inherently higher strengths and work- or strain-hardens more than plain low-carbon steel, you must overbend or overform the metal...
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New version of measurement software released
- Jul 28, 2017
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
Hexagon Mfg. Intelligence has launched PC-DMIS 2017 R2, the second of two major releases scheduled for the measurement software in 2017. The new version introduces Slideshow for INSPECT software, allowing users to create unlimited customizable layouts with inspection results populated during...
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Primetals Technologies to modernize block milling machine for AMAG rolling in Austria
- Jul 28, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Aluminum producer AMAG rolling GmbH has awarded Primetals Technologies, London, an order to modernize the block milling machine at its Ranshofen plant in Austria. This involves renewing the electrical and automation equipment as well as replacing some components of the secondary plant equipment and...
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Report finds workforce challenges a top concern for manufacturers
- Jul 28, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Manufacturers are optimistic about their industry and the U.S. economy but concerned about the ongoing struggle to find qualified workers, according to the “2017 Manufacturing Report” from professional services firm Sikich LLP. In the firm’s third annual report on the manufacturing industry,...
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Schuler delivers multistation mechanical presses to China
- Jul 28, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Chinese automotive supplier Chongqing Lianhao Technology has ordered four mechanical forging lines from Schuler. The multistation mechanical presses with link drive have a press force between 8,000 and 20,000 kN. With stroke ranges from 250 to 800 mm, presses of this type, which are optionally...
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Milling cutters suitable for grooving vane and turbo pump rotors
- Jul 28, 2017
- Machining
- Product Release
Controx milling cutters are suitable for the grooving of rotary vane and turbo pump rotors and other rotors requiring precision depth and width control. Slot widths of up to 5/8 in. and depths to 3 in. are possible with or without contour in the slot base. Cutting materials include special fine and...
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Detailing DeepTIG
- By Dr. Ian Harris, Dr. Yehuda Baskin, and Philip A. Baskin
- Jul 28, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Article
EWI DeepTIG uses specialized metal oxides to increase weld penetration in GTAW. The patented process uses proprietary oxide formulations which, when applied to the surface of the workpieces to be joined, increases weld penetration and consequently enhances process productivity. It has been shown to increase weld penetration in GTAW by up to 300 percent.
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Powder metallurgy industry roadmap updated
- Jul 27, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- Product Release
The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), with the aid of powder metallurgy (PM) industry leaders, has released an updated version of the PM Industry Roadmap. Because of significant technological advancements over the past five years, the document has been updated to provide a detailed...
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Bystronic appoints managing director for Bystronic Canada Ltd.
- Jul 27, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Bystronic has announced the appointment of Roberto Nicoli as managing director of Bystronic Canada Ltd. Nicoli has worked at Bystronic since September 2014 as director of global key account management, where he strengthened the business relationships with global customers and developed new...
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Lockheed Martin delivers first HIMARS vehicle produced 100 percent in Arkansas
- Jul 27, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Lockheed Martin, Dallas, has delivered the first high mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS) launcher in which both the chassis and launcher components were manufactured at its facility in Camden, Ark. In the past the HIMARS five-ton chassis were government-furnished equipment. The company under...
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Metal-Era breaks ground for headquarters expansion
- Jul 27, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Waukesha, Wis.-based Metal-Era Inc., a provider of commercial roof edge and roof ventilation systems, celebrated a groundbreaking for the expansion of its headquarters July 25. The company is expanding its current 100,000-sq.-ft. building with a 25,000-sq.-ft. addition. The company also will...
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U.S. Steel names executive vice president/CFO
- Jul 27, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
United States Steel Corp., Pittsburgh, has appointed Kevin P. Bradley as executive vice president/CFO. Bradley, who will be based at the company’s Pittsburgh headquarters, will report to David Burritt and join the company’s executive management team. In this position, Bradley leads all aspects...
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