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Kits keep commonly used springs at hand
- Jul 20, 2017
- Shop Management
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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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- Jul 19, 2017
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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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- Jul 19, 2017
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
Aircraft components manufacturer adds another leg to lean journey
- Jul 19, 2017
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As part of its journey down the path of lean manufacturing, Globe Engineering Co. Inc. reviewed how it verified the dimensions of the tube it bends. Its investigation led it to abandon its conventional mechanical measurement methods and adopt a camera-based optical system.
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Die Science: Selecting radii for forming operations (part II)
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The profile radius is the radius that creates the outside profile of a drawn shell (see Figure 1 ). Its size greatly affects the amount of metal flow that takes place during the drawing process. Large profile radii allow more metal to flow inward than small radii. To understand the reason for...
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Directional fan shuts off automatically
- Jul 18, 2017
- Shop Management
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Big Ass Solutions has introduced AirEye, a directional fan that detects motion and shuts off automatically, so it operates only when workers are present. According to the company, the fan moves up to 48 percent more air than other fans, enough to create a breeze 120 ft. away. The patented airfoils...
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Heidenhain adds business development manager
- Jul 18, 2017
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Heidenhain Corp., Schaumburg, Ill., a manufacturer of precision measurement and control equipment, has hired Gisbert Ledvon as TNC business development manager in North America. He has more than 20 years of extensive corporate industrial machine business experience. The company’s CNC models are...
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Meritor appoints VP/chief strategy officer
- Jul 18, 2017
- Shop Management
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Meritor Inc., Troy, Mich., a supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, and aftermarket products for commercial vehicle and industrial markets, has hired Cheri Lantz as vice president/chief strategy officer. She has an extensive background as an executive in the commercial vehicle and industrial...
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Plato AG opens Michigan office
- Jul 18, 2017
- Shop Management
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Germany-based Plato AG has opened a U.S. subsidiary, Plato North America Inc., in Dearborn, Mich., to support its model-based engineering methods (FMEA) platform. The company will host a Plato User Conference in Ypsilanti, Mich., on Oct. 11, 2017. Participants will learn about the latest trends...
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Tweet/Garot to consolidate operations in new Wisconsin facility
- Jul 18, 2017
- Shop Management
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Tweet/Garot Mechanical Inc. will consolidate its Green Bay, Wis.-area construction shops onto a 42-acre site in Wrightstown. The company plans to build a 90,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility on the site to facilitate future expansion and modernize production processes. Construction will begin in...
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