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The Tube and Pipe Journal December 2019
The Tube and Pipe Journal became the first magazine dedicated to serving the metal tube and pipe industry in 1990. Today, it remains the only North American publication devoted to this industry, and it has become the most trusted source of information for tube and pipe professionals.
How the R&D Tax Credit can help auto component fabricators shift into high gear
- By Neil Shah
- Nov 29, 2019
- Manufacturing Software
- Article
The Research and Development Tax Credit saves U.S. businesses $10 billion every year and has helped manufacturers and suppliers across the country, including many in the automotive industry supply chain, to reinvest in their businesses. Those companies who use innovative approaches to design, test, and produce likely qualify for government-provided tax incentives that can help their business take the next step toward success.
Strategic planning strategies for small business owners
- By Lisa Wertzbaugher
- Nov 26, 2019
- Shop Management
- Article
If you’re a small business owner, you’re probably perpetually behind the 8-ball, and you might not have had any time to put much thought into strategic plans for 2020. It’s not too late! A few simple tips can get you started in thinking about moving your business forward over the next 12 months.
How to select a horizontal band saw for maximum productivity, versatility
- By Ebony Goldsmith
- Nov 25, 2019
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
The many choices surrounding horizontal band saws these days can make selecting one a daunting prospect. However, it doesn’t have to be an intimidating process. A little familiarity with the types of saw, features, and options can go a long way in choosing the best saw for your applications.
Four tips for improving cutoff wheel operations for tube and pipe
- By Alicia Castagna, Ph.D.
- Nov 21, 2019
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Cutoff wheels are available in many styles, grains, and thicknesses, which makes choosing and using one a complex process. To simplify matters, follow these four selection guidelines and usage tips.
Optimize orbital welding operations by proper electrode selection, preparation
- By Matthias Schaffitz and Xavier Jauregui
- Nov 19, 2019
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Fabricators looking to optimize an orbital welding system and setup, especially for high- and ultrahigh-purity applications, should look beyond the material and the machine and include the electrode.
Fabricator’s powder coating line relies on consistency and flexibility
- By Eric Lundin and Kate Bachman
- Nov 3, 2019
- Finishing
- Article
From its origin as a product innovator, Lifetime Products Inc. has grown to become a process innovator as well. A manufacturer of swing sets, playsets, outdoor sheds, and folding tables and chairs, it has developed processes that enable it to fabricate and powder-coat 100,000 items per day.
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- 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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