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Shop Management - Page 176
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Gear Motions names director of operations, corporate controller
- Aug 30, 2018
- News Release
Gear Motions, a gear manufacturer in Syracuse, N.Y., has promoted Dan Bartelli to director of operations of its Nixon Gear division and has named Anna Pastore as corporate controller. Bartelli began his career with the company 30 years ago as a machinist. After a promotion to lead machinist, he...
- From The Fabricator
Wisconsin Oven ships tempering conveyor oven to tool manufacturer
- Aug 30, 2018
- News Release
Wisconsin Oven Corp., East Troy, Wis., has shipped an electrically heated standard two-zone conveyor oven to a tool and equipment manufacturer. The belt conveyor oven, which will be used to temper steel parts, can heat 1,800 lbs. of steel from 70 to 425 degrees F within one hour. The tempering...
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Top 5 in 365—Articles about manufacturing software
- By Vicki Bell
- Aug 30, 2018
- Blog Post
This installment of “Top 5 in 365” is about manufacturing software, tools that allow metal fabricators and manufacturers to stay in control of their operations. Choosing the right software and integrating it properly are critical elements of manufacturing efficiency.
- From The Fabricator
Camfil HemiPleat filters fit most dust collector brands
- Aug 30, 2018
- Product Release
HemiPleat® retrofit filter cartridges are available from Camfil APC for use with most dust collector brands. They use a patented pleating technology that exposes more filter media to the air stream, making them more efficient than standard filters, according to the company. The filters are...
- From The Fabricator
NN Inc. receives corporate citizenship award
- Aug 29, 2018
- News Release
NN Inc., Charlotte, N.C., a diversified industrial company, has been named the 2018 New Corporate Citizen by the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. NN, which recently relocated its global headquarters to Charlotte, combines engineering and production capabilities with in-depth materials science...
- From The Fabricator
Southern Fabricators to expand in North Carolina
- Aug 29, 2018
- News Release
Southern Fabricators, a sheet metal fabricator and custom welder, will expand its 100,000-sq.-ft. facility in Polkton, N.C.
The $4.8 million expansion project is expected to create 33 jobs.
- From The Fabricator
No single quality playbook
Fabricators are a suspicious lot. Successful shops know what helped to build the business and its reputation. That’s why they don’t jump on every trend, such as ISO 9001 certification. Sometimes it just doesn’t fit what they do.
- From The Fabricator
Kennametal names VP/chief technology officer
- Aug 28, 2018
- News Release
Kennametal Inc., Pittsburgh, has appointed Carlonda R. Reilly, PhD, to the position of vice president and chief technology officer. She succeeds Dr. Robert Clemens, who will retire from the company in January 2019. Reilly has more than 22 years of R&D leadership experience, most recently serving as...
- From The Fabricator
Trade war fallout
- By Vicki Bell
- Aug 28, 2018
- Blog Post
When steel tariffs were first proposed, the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. and other organizations that represent metal manufacturers shared their concerns with decisionmakers that these tariffs would be harmful to the industry. These fears are being realized, and the negative effects are far-reaching.
- From The Fabricator
Dana to supply propshafts for Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup, Sprinter van
- Aug 28, 2018
- News Release
Dana Inc., Maumee, Ohio, has been selected by Daimler AG to supply front and rear propshafts to the new Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup truck and latest-generation Sprinter van. Dana was awarded the propshaft business for the Sprinter's all-wheel-drive offerings in North America and Europe, as well as...
- From The Fabricator
TMCO CEO receives Distinguished Service Award
- Aug 28, 2018
- News Release
The founder, owner, and CEO of Lincoln, Neb.-based TMCO Inc., Roland Temme, has been named the winner of the Kiwanis Club of Lincoln-Lincoln Center Award for Distinguished Service. TMCO offers one-stop, concept-to-completion metal manufacturing services. Temme serves on the board of trustees at...
- From The Fabricator
A little shop music
- By Vicki Bell
- Aug 27, 2018
- Blog Post
Music hath charms to sooth the savage breast, or so it’s been said. Played in a shop, it can relieve stress and boost productivity. However, disagreements over what type of music should be played and whether it should be played at all can create discord. Responding to a question in a recent “Fabricating Update,” fabricators shared their opinions about working to music.
- From The Fabricator
Exair’s Soft Grip Super Air Scraper air gun with scraping ability removes debris
- Aug 27, 2018
- Product Release
Exair’s new Soft Grip Super Air Scraper™ is a safety air gun designed to help remove debris from within industrial facilities. The patent-pending design uses a scraping blade to aid the powerful compressed air flow in removal of debris such as caulk, sealant, adhesives, tape, paint, stickers,...
- From The Fabricator
Ideum opens New Mexico fabrication studio
- Aug 24, 2018
- News Release
Ideum, a technology manufacturing company, has opened a fabrication studio in Corrales, N.M. The 5,500-sq.-ft. facility will allow the company to expand production and create new jobs. The studio features CNC machines, a plasma cutter and mill, and a variety of woodworking tools. The company custom...
- From The Fabricator
Fume extractor designed for portability
- Aug 24, 2018
- Product Release
Sentry Air Systems Inc. offers the SS-300 PFS Portable Floor Sentry fume extractor for capturing and filtering airborne contaminants. The source-capture fume extractor features heavy-duty casters; a 5-in.-dia. by 68-in.-long, flame-retardant, self-supportive flex arm; a small footprint; and...
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