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The Fabricator October 2004
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.
A new dimension in lasers
- By Thomas Burdel, Pieter Schwarzenbach, and Dr. Per Stenius
- Jan 17, 2007
- Laser Cutting
- Article
High-speed laser cutting is a recent result of increased laser power and high acceleration motion technology, which have improved cutting speeds. Tilt beam 2D-3D systems allow laser cutting of small 3D parts, bevel cutting on 2D sheet metal and 3D parts, 3D trimming of small deep drawn parts, and processing of holes and cut-outs in hydroformed parts.
Prefinishing trends towards growth
- By Kate Bachman
- Oct 12, 2004
- Finishing
- Article
Since its introduction in the 1960s, coated coil has become the raw material of choice for some industries, and its demand has increased steadily, according to the National Coil Coating Association (NCCA). Coated steel and aluminum coil is being used predominantly in the building industry as...
Servo-driven mechanical presses meet HSS head-on
- By James Landowski
- Oct 12, 2004
- Bending and Forming
- Article
A recent mechanical stamping press innovation, the servo drive is designed to meet challenges related to stamping high-strength steels (HSS).
Optimizing consumable life in mechanized plasma cutting
- Oct 12, 2004
- Plasma Cutting
- Article
If you don't stay on top of torch maintenance and replacing consumables, an efficient cutting process can quickly become a lot more expensive to operate.
Wise words from the mountaintop—Part 10
- By Gerald Davis
- Oct 12, 2004
- Shop Management
- Article
Editor's Note: This is the tenth episode in a mountaintop dialogue that Gerald has been having with a "wise business guru." They have been talking about understanding that your niche is only part of the strategic planning job. "Remind me of what you have tried so far to improve your cash flow," my...
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- 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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