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More from Dan Davis
- From The Fabricator
Two-coat powder process fights corrosion
A powder-on-powder process developed by Hartford Finishing in Wisconsin is providing customers with corrosion protection that they weren't getting with e-coat or other powder finishes.
Fabricator delivers a big fish story
- By Dan Davis
- Aug 28, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Lou Rodriquez finds out he has a talent for creating metal art and ends up with a fish tale that is easy to believe because people can see the result: a huge metal sturgeon that’s the talk of Port Huron, Mich.
- From The Fabricator
Economic reality and the skilled-worker issue
- By Dan Davis
- Aug 22, 2014
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
The only thing missing from the skilled worker shortage were rising wages for skilled workers that were apparently in demand. Could that be changing?
- From The Fabricator
A strong balance sheet = A strong business
- By Dan Davis
- Aug 15, 2014
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Metal fabricators are a conservative lot, but that can be a very good thing, especially in light of the unpredictable times in which we live.
- From The Fabricator
Make government work
- By Dan Davis
- Aug 11, 2014
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
The act of not reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. is just the latest example of how the extreme dysfunction found in Congress is slowing down what could be a more robust economic recovery.
- From The Fabricator
Reusing recycled abrasives in waterjet cutting?
- By Dan Davis
- Aug 7, 2014
- Waterjet Cutting
- Article
When it comes to waterjet cutting, most metal fabricators rely on virgin garnet as the abrasive that’s used in conjunction with the waterjet stream. After cutting is concluded, the abrasive can be collected and recycled as a filler for other construction-related products. An Auburn, Wash.-based company, however, thinks it has found a way to take the recycled material and return it to an almost-new state.
- From The Fabricator
Keeping sheets and parts moving with automation
- By Dan Davis
- Jul 29, 2014
- Laser Cutting
- Article
Modern laser cutting technology can achieve speeds of more than 400 inches per minute, and that puts pressure on the automation used to load sheets and unload cut parts and skeletons. If the automated material handling system can’t keep up, the fabricator won’t be able to maximize uptime on the laser cutting machine.
- From The Fabricator
Fiber laser lights the way for new business direction
- By Dan Davis
- Jul 29, 2014
- Laser Cutting
- Article
To bring in more high-volume work, Deltec Inc., Batavia, Ohio, needed to expand its laser cutting capacity. New fiber laser cutting technology proved to be the right fit.
- From The Fabricator
Safety first at McAlpin Industries
A consultant told the management of McAlpin Industries, Rochester, N.Y., that it was only a matter of time before the metal fabricator suffered a major safety incident. That spurred the shop to take steps to create a safety-first environment. Today, McAlpin Industries has been recognized with one of the top safety awards in manufacturing: the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association’s Rusty Demeules Award for Safety Excellence.
- From The Fabricator
Figure it’s about time to get into the action of 3-D printing
- By Dan Davis
- Jul 18, 2014
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
3-D printing isn't a must-have tool for metal fabricators—at least not yet. But the technology is advancing at great speeds. It's time to start paying attention.
- From The Fabricator
Spreading the word about metal fabricating
- By Dan Davis
- Jul 2, 2014
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Metal fabricators fear that a negative image is preventing the next generation from considering manufacturing as a career choice. What's the best way to combat that? Let metal fabricators share their stories. They love their profession, and as a result, they can help others to love fabricating as well.
- From The Fabricator
No secret code for successful code welding
- By Dan Davis
- Jun 16, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Being a code welding shop with an ever-expanding customer base continuously challenges Andy J. Eagan Co. Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich. New customer projects and keeping on top of certification demands require a talented and dedicated workforce. As a result, that’s where the company puts a lot of its focus.
- From The Fabricator
Working overtime to fix the overtime problem
- By Dan Davis
- Jun 12, 2014
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Metal fabricators that continue to lean on a select few interested in working excessive amounts of overtime are running the increased risk of employee burnout or production mistakes on the shop floor. They need to take steps to prepare the entire workforce to absorb additional manufacturing tasks, not just the few and proud to be working OT.
- From The Fabricator
Big-time fabricating
- By Dan Davis
- Jun 11, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Greiner Industries, Mount Joy, Pa., has been able to expand over the years because its owner senses opportunities that other shops want no part of. As a result, the company has emerged as an atypical fabricator with incredible fabricating capabilities.
- From The Fabricator
Fabricating thoughts from the road
- By Dan Davis
- Jun 6, 2014
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Editor-in-Chief Dan Davis picked up some interesting tidbits about ways to win employee loyalty and bringing younger workers into your company during his travels in May.
- 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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