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Safety shield for cutting, turning machines exceeds OSHA requirements
- Jul 21, 2017
- Safety
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Rockford Systems offers a line of electrically interlocked safety shields for cutting and turning machines that protect operators from flying chips, sparks, debris, and coolant. The thermoformed shields are made from impact-resistant, 100 percent transparent polycarbonate and feature electrical...
Houston-area fabricator proves manufacturing is alive and well
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- Jul 20, 2017
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“We don’t make anything in the U.S. anymore” and “Manufacturing is dirty and dangerous” are two mantras of the poorly informed. Jacob Melton proved both notions wrong when turned his back on a successful career developing software for the financial industry and purchased a fabrication shop.
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PennEngineering names global vice president of quality
- Jul 20, 2017
- Assembly and Joining
- News Release
Danboro, Pa.-based fastener manufacturer PennEngineering® has named Rocky Pinheiro as global vice president of quality. He served most recently as a vice president of quality at Acument Global Technologies. Before that, he led lean implementation for the six-site Detroit Medical Center and has...
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SMS group receives order from Nucor Steel Gallatin for hot strip galvanizing line
- Jul 20, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
SMS group has received an order to supply a heat-to-coat line with an annual capacity of 500,000 tons for Nucor Steel Gallatin in Ghent, Ky. The U-shaped line includes a turbulence pickling system, an X-Pro® laser welding machine, an inductive heating system, FOEN galvanizing equipment, and a...
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Adapter centralizes lubricant monitoring
- Jul 20, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Luneta has introduced the Hub, a multiport adapter that simplifies installation of oil level sight glasses, bottom sediment and water (BS&W) bowls, and drain valves and offers quick connects for attaching filtration equipment. In addition to four lateral ports, the adapter features a recessed...
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Changes to border tax, NAFTA, will harm automakers, suppliers, study says
- Jul 20, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Two proposed policy changes—imposing a border adjustment tax (BAT) and withdrawing from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)—would likely fail to achieve their goal of reversing the trend of offshoring manufacturing to low-cost countries and could potentially harm the U.S. motor...
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Heidtman Steel Products to add two levelers
- Jul 20, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Steel service center Heidtman Steel Products Inc. has purchased two 17-roll Bradbury Auto-Selective™ hydraulic levelers to be installed in its push/pull pickling lines in Butler, Ind., and Granite City, Ill. Each line can level material thicknesses from 0.250 to 0.050 in. and features patented...
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Kits keep commonly used springs at hand
- Jul 20, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Spring kits from Lee Spring provide standard compression, extension, torsion, and instrument springs in a selection of sizes. They are housed in a heavy-duty case, coded so that each type of spring can be identified by using a reference chart inside the lid or by color coding. The kit provides a...
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OMAX uses government grant to develop micromachining abrasive waterjet
- Jul 19, 2017
- Waterjet Cutting
- News Release
OMAX® Corp., Kent, Wash., a manufacturer of computer-controlled abrasive waterjet systems, has developed what it says is the most precise micromachining abrasive waterjet available with the assistance of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation...
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App quantifies sustainability of coil coatings
- Jul 19, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- Product Release
Beckers Group has launched a tool to quantify the sustainability of its coating products. The Beckers SI app is designed for architects, designers, building planners, and steelmakers who want to work with green materials without compromising the design. For different applications such as roofing or...
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American Punch begins construction on plant expansion
- Jul 19, 2017
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- News Release
American Punch Co., a manufacturer of punches, dies, and shear blades used in the structural steel and metal fabricating industries, has begun construction on a plant expansion that will nearly double the size of its production facility in Euclid, Ohio, and significantly increase its manufacturing...
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Siemens Canada closes wind turbine plant in Ontario
- Jul 19, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Siemens Canada has closed its wind turbine plant in Tillsonburg, Ont., eliminating more than 340 jobs. According to the London Free Press, Siemens was one of four plants to open in Ontario under a multibillion-dollar deal in 2010 with Samsung to generate power for the province and create...
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Combination torch features new cutting attachment, handle
- Jul 19, 2017
- Consumables
- Product Release
Victor®, an ESAB brand, has introduced the Victor Plus Torch, a heavy-duty, high-capacity combination torch that features the new CA 2460+ cutting attachment and WH 315FC+ handle. The handle incorporates built-in flashback arresters and reverse-flow check valves, but its design enables high gas...
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JIT Mfg. owner named Small Business Person of the Year
- Jul 19, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Metal fabricating company JIT Mfg., Cowpens, S.C., has announced that Vickie Wyatt, owner, has been named the 2017 Small Business Person of the Year by the Small Business Administration. The company, which produces about 10,000 pieces per week, has grown from having one salesperson 25 years ago to...
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Dot peen marker offers simplified teaching
- Jul 19, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Kwik Mark Inc. has introduced X series markers for demanding applications. The cantilevered marking head provides an open line of sight, while the marking head can retract to clear other tooling and equipment. Up to six axes are motion control-ready, and no PC or control box is required. For custom...
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