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The Fabricator April 2022
The Fabricator is North America's leading magazine for the metal forming and fabricating industry. The magazine delivers the news, technical articles, and case histories that enable fabricators to do their jobs more efficiently. The Fabricator has served the industry since 1970.
Get the right data in the BOM tables
- By Gerald Davis
- Apr 29, 2022
- Manufacturing Software
- Article
CAD expert Gerald Davis repairs product manufacturing information using a Custom Property form and BOM tables.
Next-gen waterjet: 3D goes mainstream
- By Kate Bachman
- Apr 29, 2022
- Waterjet Cutting
- Article
As waterjet cutting moves into the third dimension, think about the complexities that 3D cutting adds.
Cybersecurity in the digital factory for manufacturers
- By Alberto Martínez
- Apr 27, 2022
- Shop Management
- Article
Many manufacturing companies fear that introducing the industrial internet of things will open the door to cybercriminals, but they’re already facing this danger daily.
Solving low rates of machine utilization in the metal fabrication shop
- By Tim Heston
- Apr 26, 2022
- Manufacturing Software
- Article
The metal fabrication shop has evolved. It isn't enough that press brakes and laser cutters are simply running or not running. Machines are increasingly connected, and monitoring platforms help fabricators identify what’s really happening on the shop floor.
Manufacturing management strategies: What if a high performing skilled worker moves up?
- By Jeff Sipes
- Apr 22, 2022
- Shop Management
- Article
What if one day a fab shop's best press brake operator wants to move up or move on? Who will take that person’s place? If your manufacturing business don’t know, it’s time to plan ahead.
Finding pride in press brake work
- By Steve Benson
- Apr 21, 2022
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Good skilled tradespeople shouldn’t be leaving the metal fabrication and forming industries out of boredom. Promising press brake operators and other metalworkers should be given a chance to learn more.
How to keep the work moving on a manufacturing floor with ergonomics
- By Pete Horne
- Apr 19, 2022
- Materials Handling
- Article
What can a metal fabricator do to improve convenience, safety, and long-term health on the shop floor? It involves some clever ergonomics using both automated and manual technologies.
A new approach to training videos for manufacturers and fabricators
- By Tim Heston
- Apr 18, 2022
- Manufacturing Software
- Article
Industry observers have said that the smart factory with smart machines will be the future. That’s great, but what about the people? That's where AI-driven training technology comes in to allow shadowing, viewing, and reviewing with video instruction that's highly customizable.
Why a sheet metal fabrication business added panel bending to its arsenal
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 18, 2022
- Bending and Forming
- Article
A new product focus and a desire to automate bending are just two of the reasons that Franklin, Tenn.-based metal fabrication shop FlexMet operates a panel bending machine.
Farming equipment manufacturer prepares a new path for growth
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 17, 2022
- Shop Management
- Article
Iowa-based farming equipment manufacturer Bazooka Farmstar finds success in implementing new lean manufacturing practices as it looks to continue its business growth.
Chicago metal artist fortifies welding frequently by drawing daily
- By Eric Lundin
- Apr 16, 2022
- Arc Welding
- Article
After years of drawing, Chicago-area artist Moises Mercado applied his artistic vision to welding. He even won a prize in his very first metal art competition: a gold medal at the 2021 SkillsUSA Welding Sculptures category.
How one job shop used social media to hire more skilled workers
- By Tim Heston
- Apr 15, 2022
- Shop Management
- Article
The skilled workforce at Cleveland-based Tendon Mfg.’s job shop has skyrocketed in recent months. Most new hires didn’t discover the custom sheet metal fabricator through job fairs or other events. They discovered the shop through social media platforms like Facebook.
Industry 4.0 comes to welding positioners: What does it mean for manufacturing?
- By Dan Davis, Michael Bell, and Mika Nihti
- Apr 12, 2022
- Arc Welding
- Article
The welding positioner now can be digitally connected with the rest of the metal fabricating enterprise. What does that mean for the fab shop?
How the welding cobot changes the metal fabrication shop
- By Tim Heston
- Apr 11, 2022
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
The modern welding cobot can be used as a flexible, smart tool, and exemplifies a new kind of automation in the sheet metal shop. Learn how from our experts.
- 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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