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The Fabricator May 2006
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.
Metal fabricating "The Bean" in a new millennium
- By Kate Bachman
- Nov 24, 2006
- Arc Welding
- Article
The forming and fabricating of Chicago's famous Cloudgate structure, fondly called "The Bean," as well as the 925-foot BP Pedestrian Bridge located at the east section of Chicago's Millennium Park, and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion are explored.
Microwelding: Then and now
- By Stephanie Vaughan
- May 15, 2006
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Like the molds he repairs, Five Star Tool Welding owner Joe Canfield finds that the welding equipment he uses at his company is getting smaller and smaller. Over the years GTAW equipment has evolved to better meet the needs of its tool and die welding users.
New handling instructions
- By Dan Davis
- May 9, 2006
- Bending and Forming
- Article
In 2005 precision stamper Weiss-Aug of East Hanover, N.J., achieved a reject rate of less than 1 part per million. The company credits the success to meticulous planning and almost flawless execution. Such an approach applies for Weiss-Aug even when it comes to uncoiling metal.
Improving roll forming productivity of roofing components
- By Scott Tompson
- May 9, 2006
- Roll Forming
- Article
Roll forming of roofing components for the pre-engineered building and component industries presents unique challenges for manufacturers. Tighter profile tolerances, wider product ranges, and compressed lead times present production challenges for producers running older equipment or those contemplating a move into this market. Some developments in equipment and processes that are important to producing secondary structural members include quick-change roll form tooling systems and tooling that can improve the productivity of roofing components- Cee's, Zee's, Eave Struts, Channel, and Base Angle.
A new use for hydraulic presses
- By Andreas Kinzyk
- May 9, 2006
- Hydroforming
- Article
The use of high-strength steels (HSS) and ultrahigh-strength steels (UHSS) has made stamping complex structural automotive components increasingly difficult and capital-intensive. Changing from traditional stamping (at room temperature on a mechanical press) to hot stamping (at elevated temperatures on a hydraulic press, with a water-cooled die for quenching) provides a suitable alternative for OEMs that produce these challenging parts.
Hot forming: Strong meets light
- By Kate Bachman
- May 9, 2006
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Cosma International applies its own hot-forming technique to stamping automotive metal components such as A and B pillars, roof headers, roof rails, rockers, door intrusion beams, and bumpers, to meet new CAFE standards for weight, NHTSA requirements for strength, and to counter problems with springback in UHSS components.
Achieving quality global manufacturing networks
- By Jane Biddle and Jim Brown
- May 9, 2006
- Shop Management
- Article
This article is adapted from a report analyzing the results of a manufacturers' survey. It discusses the common quality challenges all manufacturers and explains what best-in-class manufacturers are doing with quality control to set themselves apart from the competition.
10 steps to winning a government contract - Step 9
- By John DiGiacomo and Jim Kleckner
- May 9, 2006
- Shop Management
- Article
Once you have your contract and have delivered product on time and within specifications, it's time to find out how to get paid in a timely fashion.
- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/30/2024
- Running Time:
- 53:00
Seth Feldman of Iowa-based Wertzbaugher Services joins The Fabricator Podcast to offer his take as a Gen Zer...
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