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Dan Davis
The Fabricator
2135 Point Blvd.
Elgin, IL 60123
815-227-8281
Dan Davis is editor-in-chief of The Fabricator, the industry's most widely circulated metal fabricating magazine, and its sister publications, The Tube & Pipe Journal and The Welder. He has been with the publications since April 2002.
- From The Fabricator
Fabricating favorite childhood memories
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 26, 2024
- Arc Welding
- Article
An episode of The Fabricator Podcast inspired a welder to fabricate a mind-blowing cartoon image from the past: Adam Bomb of the Garbage Pail Kids.
- From The Fabricator
Supporting the metal fabricating industry through FMA
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 22, 2024
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association’s board chair provides a look at his tenure and some of the reasons why he enjoys the role so much.
Los operadores de prensa dobladora inexpertos hacen indispensable el repensar la seguridad
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 15, 2024
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Los dispositivos de seguridad para prensa dobladora siguen evolucionando conforme más operadores inexpertos se unen a las filas.
- From The Fabricator
Employee ownership: The best way to ensure engagement
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 15, 2024
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
With employee stock ownership plans capable of keeping employees engaged, why don’t more companies pursue this organizational structure?
- From The Fabricator
Dynamic Metal blossoms with each passing year
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 12, 2024
- Shop Management
- Article
Rose petals of the metal variety marked the path for Scott Hartrick’s career choice as a metal fabricator.
- From The Fabricator
Why fabricators should get to know cobotic bending
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 6, 2024
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
Cobots are being looked at as a possible remedy for the lack of experienced press brake operators in the labor pool.
- From The Fabricator
Norton RazorStar abrasive discs designed to improve grinding performance
A new development in abrasive grain structure from Norton ׀ Saint-Gobain Abrasives results in new discs and belts that cut cooler and extend the abrasive’s life.
- From The Fabricator
A glimpse into the future
- By Dan Davis
- Mar 14, 2024
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Metal fabricators who had the opportunity to attend the FMA Annual Meeting understand that the challenges that await are also opportunities for growth.
- From The Fabricator
An overview of a powder coating line for fabricators
- By Dan Davis and Michael Schuerer
- Mar 11, 2024
- Finishing
- Article
With so many metal parts destined for powder coating, metal fabricators should know the basics of this finishing process.
- From The Fabricator
Award-winning case of what the metals processing industry offers
- By Dan Davis
- Mar 7, 2024
- Shop Management
- Article
Those in the metals industry can attest that this important economic segment offers several possible career paths. Geoff Gilmore, Worthington Steel’s president and CEO, is a living example and winner of the 2024 Association of Metals Processors and Distributors Steel Executive of the Year award.
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabricating: A family affair
- By Dan Davis
- Mar 5, 2024
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Working with family members can be a challenge, but the positives seem to outweigh the negatives.
- From The Fabricator
Best practices for managing waterjet abrasive
- By Dan Davis, Joe Morris, and Stephen Podnorszki
- Mar 4, 2024
- Waterjet Cutting
- Article
This guide to waterjet abrasive selection and handling should help any fabrication shop with a waterjet or those looking to purchase one.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing's need for quick response quoting
- By Dan Davis
- Mar 4, 2024
- Manufacturing Software
- Blog Post
The only way metal fabrication and machine shops can sustain growth is to bring in new jobs. The best way to grow is to respond quickly and efficiently to RFQs.
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabricators, we’re all in this together
- By Dan Davis
- Feb 13, 2024
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Manufacturing can only thrive when metal fabricating shops are willing to support their peers when the occasion arises.
- From The Fabricator
What makes a job shop business stand out to a buyer?
- By Dan Davis
- Feb 13, 2024
- Shop Management
- Article
A discussion with a recent buyer of two job shops in Southern California reveals what makes for a quality succession candidate.
- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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