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Faccin installs plate rolling machines at Sif Group
- Jul 5, 2017
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Visano, Italy-based Faccin has sold two plate rolling machines to Sif Group, Roermond, Netherlands, a manufacturer of offshore monopiles for deep-water wind mills. The three-roll HAV variable-axis machines are designed to handle the material thicknesses, extra capacity, and high amount of conical...
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Laboratory Testing acquires Fracture Technology Associates
- Jul 5, 2017
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Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI), Hatfield, Pa., an independent materials testing, NDT, and metrology lab, has acquired Fracture Technology Associates (FTA) of Bethlehem, Pa. FTA is a commercial, independent testing laboratory that offers fracture mechanics testing services and tailored software...
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Vanderlande opens manufacturing and distribution center in Georgia
- Jul 5, 2017
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Vanderlande, a provider of value-added logistic process automation, has opened a manufacturing and distribution center in Acworth, Ga. The plant produces baggage conveyor and sortation equipment, carousels, and automated passenger checkpoints for airports, as well as bulk conveyors and chutes for...
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Tugger moves loads up to 10,000 lbs. with no tape, tags, reflectors
- Jul 5, 2017
- Shop Management
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AutoGuide has unveiled the MAX-N10 tugger, which employs SUREPATH™ natural feature navigation that requires no magnetic tape or RFID tags to guide its way safely through a facility. The user drives a vehicle through the facility to map the environment and teach it the anticipated routes. The...
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AZZ acquires Enhanced Powder Coating
- Jul 5, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Fort Worth, Texas-based AZZ Inc., a provider of galvanizing services, welding systems, and specialty electrical equipment to the power generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial markets, has acquired the assets of Enhanced Powder Coating Ltd. (EPC), a Nadcap-certified provider of powder...
Tube welding controller integrates GTAW power source with weld head
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- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
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Magnatech has introduced the model 517 tube welding controller for orbital tube welding with the EZ system. The compact, 17.5-lb. controller integrates the operation of a standard, commercial GTAW power source with the weld head. It has a symbol-based color touchscreen user interface. The user...
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Industrial bonded abrasives introduced
- Jul 4, 2017
- Cutting and Weld Prep
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Matheson has released the Select® bonded abrasives line, which includes cutting wheels for slicing through metal, combination wheels for switching between cutting and grinding applications, and general-purpose metal grinding wheels. The wheels are made for use on power grinders, chop saws, and...
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10-kW fiber laser enables high throughput in materials processing
- Jul 4, 2017
- Laser Cutting
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Coherent has introduced the 10-kW HighLight™ FL10000 fiber laser for industrial materials processing. The system combines the output of four individual 2.5-kW laser modules into a single-output fiber. Operation is CW or pulsed, at repetition rates up to 5 kHz, for cutting, welding, and surface...
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Die Science: 6 questions to answer to achieve successful deep drawing
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Of all the metal forming process used today, deep drawing is certainly one of the most versatile. Products such as oil filters, cigarette lighters, medical battery casings, and automotive parts are made using this process, just to name a few. 1. What Is Deep Drawing? How is it Different From...
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Aluminum rail jib cranes offer T-slot design
- Jul 3, 2017
- Materials Handling
- Product Release
Engineered Material Handling (EMH) offers the new AL Systems™ aluminum rail jib cranes in 250- and 500-lb. capacities and spans up to 15 ft. The cranes are suitable for numerous applications, including underneath bridge cranes, in areas serving multiple workstations, for outdoor loading docks,...
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Portable welding tool fits in backpack
- Jul 3, 2017
- Aluminum Welding
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The Tactical Welder portable welding tool from UltraTech is powered by a 528-Wh lithium-ion battery pack and 10-amp charger. An electronic battery management system controls charging and discharging functions. The 300-amp, industrial-grade welding gun has thumbwheel wire feed speed control and an...
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Still Building America—Austin Fahey does what he loves, sky-high
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- Jul 3, 2017
- Arc Welding
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You keep hearing, “Do what you love, and the money will follow,” or “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Welder Austin Fahey is proof that the advice works. In his opinion, you just have to overcome “the BS story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t do it.”
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Vacuum control system regulates pressure in micro laser beam welding
- Jul 3, 2017
- Laser Welding
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Focus GmbH has launched a system for micro laser beam welding in vacuum. The Focus LaVa L95 is equipped with a vacuum control system for precise pressure regulation. After initial pump-down, a noble gas pressure valve regulates to the desired welding pressure. This allows operating the welding...
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Welding automation gets heavy
- Jul 3, 2017
- Automation and Robotics
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Implementing well-thought-out welding automation for heavy welding requires careful consideration. Accounting for process variation is key so learn more here.
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Ask the Stamping Expert: Reducing press tonnage by staggering clustered punch length
- By Thomas Vacca
- Jun 30, 2017
- Bending and Forming
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Q: I am punching 12-gauge stainless steel with a cluster of eight rectangular punches, 0.157 by 0.571 inch. I have calculated I’ll need 43 tons for flat-faced punches. How much do I have to stagger the length of the punches to be less than 22 tons?A: If all eight punches have the same cutting...
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