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The Fabricator October 2018 - Page 2
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.
Nesting in sheet metal fabrication, then and now
- By Mike Boggs
- Oct 8, 2018
- Shop Management
- Article
A progressive shop in 1990 had already turned to 2-D CAD, adopted nesting software, and invested in laser cutting. On the surface, shop technology looks similar today. But look closer, and you’ll find that the flow of information was entirely different.
Automotive adhesives get tough
- By Tim Heston
- Oct 8, 2018
- Assembly and Joining
- Article
Adhesives give a little under impact, absorbing energy. That energy absorption improves a bond’s toughness. That toughness, along with resistance to corrosion and numerous other attributes of modern adhesives, has helped make vehicles lighter and safer.
7 steps to better cybersecurity
- By Jeff Ralyea
- Oct 8, 2018
- Manufacturing Software
- Article
Metal fabricators, most of which are small companies, are important players in manufacturing, which happens to be one of the most frequently hacked industries.
Fume management in heavy fab operations
- By Jon Ladwig
- Oct 5, 2018
- Safety
- Article
Proper reconnaissance, planning, and equipment investment can help a heavy fabrication shop manage dust and fumes.
The fabricator that doesn’t struggle finding entry-level workers
- By Dan Davis
- Oct 5, 2018
- Shop Management
- Article
Pioneer Industries Manufacturing, Seattle, is an affiliate of a social services organization dedicated to giving people a second chance and getting them on their feet. As a contract manufacturer, Pioneer Industries has a constant supply of quality candidates for entry-level jobs that other manufacturers struggle to fill.
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- 05/14/2024
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- 62:12
Cameron Adams of Laser Precision, a contract metal fabricator in the Chicago area, joins the podcast to talk...
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