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Shop Management - Page 211
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China's machinery production projected to grow steadily over the next four years
- Jan 10, 2018
- News Release
From a low base in 2016, total revenue from Chinese machinery production is estimated to have increased 4.9 percent in 2017 and will continue to grow at a CAGR of 6.9 percent from 2018 to 2021, says IHS Markit. Production of construction machinery in China increased 38.4 percent in 2017, with a...
- From The Fabricator
ICYMI—Most popular content published on thefabricator.com in 2017
- By Vicki Bell
- Jan 10, 2018
- Blog Post
In 2016 the most popular articles on thefabricator.com covered laser cutting, punching, and welding. It’s different story for 2017. The five most popular articles focus on a single technology, but offer some insights that are universal.
- From The Fabricator
Chemetall becomes BASF's global brand for surface treatment technologies
- Jan 10, 2018
- News Release
Chemetall®, a Frankfurt am Main, Germany-based global surface treatment supplier acquired by BASF Coatings division just over a year ago, will operate as a brand of the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF's Coatings division. Under the Chemetall brand, BASF develops and manufactures...
- From The Fabricator
Mazda, Toyota select Alabama for new U.S. auto manufacturing plant
- Jan 10, 2018
- News Release
Toyota and Mazda have selected Huntsville, Ala., as the site of its new joint-venture manufacturing plant. The facility will have the capacity to build 300,000 vehicles annually, with production split evenly between two lines for each company to produce Mazda’s crossover model that will be...
- From The Fabricator
Reinvestment in technology: The cornerstone of the future metal fabricator
- By Tim Heston
- Jan 10, 2018
- Article
As technology marches forward, fabricators need to reinvest to stay in the game. Such reinvestment demands healthy cash flow, which is why lean manufacturing and continuous improvement have become so important. But smart equipment financing also is playing a role.
- From The Fabricator
A 3-D CAD modeling case study: Design for manufacturing in cooperation with industrial design
- By Gerald Davis
- Jan 9, 2018
- Article
Columnist Gerald Davis discusses challenges in product development in a continuing case study. We know the new client built prototypes, but what were the factors that led to the design and schedule?
- From The Fabricator
Exair 1/2 NPT internal-mix atomizing spray nozzle covers 360 degrees
- Jan 9, 2018
- Product Release
Exair offers a 1/2 NPT internal-mix, 360-degree, hollow circular pattern atomizing spray nozzle for atomizing fluid and sprays away from the nozzle in all directions, up to 13 ft. dia. The nozzles are suitable for applying liquids in a broad area or to coat the inside of large-diameter pipe or...
- From The Fabricator
Prince Mfg. to host job fair Jan. 11 in North Carolina
- Jan 9, 2018
- News Release
On Thursday, Jan. 11, Prince Mfg. will offer a job fair at its Mills River, N.C., manufacturing facility. Job seekers will be able to meet and visit with the hiring managers of the respective job areas. Available full-time positions include machine operator, assembler, shipping and receiving, and...
- From The Fabricator
Lean manufacturing in metal fabrication: How are your parts presented?
- By Jeff Sipes
- Jan 9, 2018
- Article
How do your welders receive parts from upstream operations? How do your material handlers group cut parts before taking them downstream? When tackling continuous improvement, part presentation matters.
- From The Fabricator
Tidewater Boats expands production at South Carolina facility
- Jan 8, 2018
- News Release
Tidewater Boats, a manufacturer of saltwater boats, is investing $8.3 million to expand its manufacturing center in Lexington, S.C., with the construction of a new plant. The company expects to create 100 new jobs. The new facility will allow for more streamlined production, as well as production...
- From The Fabricator
AISC releases new certification standard
- Jan 8, 2018
- News Release
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has released a new standard, AISC 207-16, Certification Standards for Steel Fabrication and Erection and Manufacturing of Metal Components. The standard unites provisions from existing ones related to steel building fabrication, steel bridge...
- From The Fabricator
App allows operators to communicate with tonnage monitors via smartphone
- Jan 6, 2018
- Product Release
Toledo Integrated Systems has introduced TT ForceView, an Android® app for communicating via Bluetooth® with most of the manufacturer’s tonnage monitors from a smartphone. Vital information such as peak tonnage and tonnage alarms can be viewed. Tonnage signatures can be viewed and stored for...
- From The Fabricator
Black Hills Metal Fabrications welcomes the makers
Black Hills Metal Fabrications is trying to grow its business, so instead of turning away potential customers and other interested parties, it's attempting to welcome them into its shop--during scheduled hours, of course.
- From The Fabricator
Power straightener processes high-yield materials
- Jan 5, 2018
- Product Release
Coe Press Equipment has introduced its upgraded series 250 power straightener. Featuring design enhancements to enable processing of a wider range of materials, including AHSS, the straighteners offer a 30+ percent improvement in strength and rigidity because of increased roll journal diameter and...
- From The Fabricator
Venturedyne Ltd. acquires Lakewood Fab Tech
- Jan 4, 2018
- News Release
Pewaukee, Wis.-based Venturedyne Ltd., a holding company for manufacturing, sales, and service companies, has purchased Lakewood Fab Tech of Holland, Mich. Lakewood manufactures machines, subassemblies, and parts for food processing, material handling, and automated assembly at its 50,000-sq.-ft....
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