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Shop Management - Page 304
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NIS names TotalNano as authorized distributor
- Aug 10, 2016
- News Release
Avenel, N.J.-based nanolubricant manufacturer Nanotech Industrial Solutions (NIS) has named New Jersey-based TotalNano as an authorized distributor. TotalNano represents coatings and sealers with nanoparticles, designed to adhere to the surfaces of a variety of materials and protect them from...
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Bring home the gold with an Olympic-worthy team
- By Vicki Bell
- Aug 10, 2016
- Blog Post
Have you been watching the 2016 Olympic games? If so, you have witnessed some examples of teamwork at its best. All teams are not the same. Some are dynamic and successful, and others have the makings for disaster. How is your job shop team?
- From The Fabricator
Heavy-duty shrinker/stretcher offered
- Aug 10, 2016
- Product Release
Woodward Fab offers the Model WFSS-SD shrinker/stretcher that features a heavy, reinforced cast-iron frame to prevent deflection and make the tool faster. The tool’s working 3-in. throat depth reaches deeper. Designed for use with up to 18-ga. mild steel and 1/16-in. aluminum, the tool is...
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Rolled media vacuum filter system fills central system need
- Aug 10, 2016
- Product Release
Eriez® HydroFlow® has improved and simplified the design of its rolled media vacuum filter system. It eliminates the need for multiple filters, frees up floor space, and offers high performance and reliability, the company says. The central system is designed for continuous service with...
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Local efficiency versus global objectives in metal fabrication
- By Tim Heston
- Aug 9, 2016
- Blog Post
Metal fabricators are swimming in data these days. The trick is collecting the right data and focusing on what matters: global objectives (shortened total manufacturing time) instead of local efficiency (inches per minute at a specific machine).
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Job costing software for small to midsized companies introduced
- Aug 9, 2016
- Product Release
Dynamic Systems Inc. has developed CheckMate Job Tracking, a bar code technology job costing software program designed for small to midsized companies that need a way to track labor and materials against jobs. The software allows job data to be broken down into tasks, employees, or departments....
- From The Fabricator
UPS report shows smart operations are key to manufacturing excellence
- Aug 9, 2016
- News Release
Traditional lean and Six Sigma practices are insufficient to address the complexities of modern industrial manufacturing, and companies are turning to smart operations, which use pervasive data collection, advanced analytics, technology investments, and deeper collaboration with partners to prepare...
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MFG.com launches redesigned website
- Aug 9, 2016
- News Release
Online manufacturing marketplace MFG.com, based in Marietta, Ga., has launched a redesigned website to help streamline processes for buyers and suppliers. The site helps sourcing professionals and engineers to locate manufacturers for CNC machining, injection molding, metal stamping, and metal...
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Mosaic Capital Corp. to acquire Mackow Industries
- Aug 8, 2016
- News Release
Investment company Mosaic Capital Corp., Calgary, Alta., has entered into an agreement to acquire an 80 percent interest in the business being carried on by Mackow Industries. The remaining 20 percent will be retained by key management of Mackow. Based in Winnipeg, Man., Mackow is a...
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Forming technology networking increases process reliability
- Aug 8, 2016
- Product Release
Schuler’s Smart Press Shop concept demonstrates how networking in forming technology can increase both process reliability and cost-effectiveness, the company says. In the company’s modern servo press line, about 30 industrial PCs are networked with one another, which helps ensure high...
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Kirin Mfg. receives international aerospace quality standard certification
- Aug 8, 2016
- News Release
Kirin Mfg., Tucson, Ariz., has received qualification as a certified aerospace supplier to the international aerospace quality standard AS9100C. The company now is certified to provide precision sheet metal fabrication services to the civil and military aviation and aerospace markets. This...
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FMA partners with WorkAmerica to help manufacturing employers find credentialed workers
- Aug 8, 2016
- News Release
The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. (FMA), Rockford, Ill., has announced a new partnership with WorkAmerica, an online recruiting platform designed for manufacturing employers searching for workers with the appropriate skill sets, training, and credentials. On the website at...
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Laser made for annealing, ablating on metals
- Aug 5, 2016
- Product Release
RMI Laser LLC has released the A-10 laser marking system. Available in 10- and 20-W versions, the diode-pumped, solid-state, Nd:YVO4, 1,064-nm marking system has a specifically tuned beam that enables the uniform distribution of energy required for annealing and ablating. The machine can...
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Cleaner/degreaser designed for tough cleaning on industrial equipment
- Aug 5, 2016
- Product Release
Permatex® offers Spray Nine® heavy-duty cleaner/degreaser for use in a variety of hard-to-clean applications on heavy-duty commercial and industrial equipment. The all-in-one cleaner removes dirt, grease, and tough soils from all types of equipment while also disinfecting them. The product is...
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NCI to host Manufacturing Day events in Ohio, Nevada, and Texas
- Aug 4, 2016
- News Release
In celebration of National Manufacturing DaySM 2016, Houston-based NCI Building Systems Inc. is opening three of its manufacturing facilities to the public on Oct. 7 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. As part of an ongoing effort to promote the strength of U.S. manufacturing and increase...
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