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Power Tools
Power Tools - Machines do the bulk of the work, but every fabricator relies on hand-held power tools too. This technology area has information on hand tools for many tasks, from simple to complex.
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Power Tool Institute adds miter saw safety video to online library
- Feb 7, 2024
- News Release
The Power Tool Institute, a provider of power tool safety resources, information, and education, has announced the launch of an online safety video designed to help users better understand the safe way to use miter saws.
- From The Fabricator
TRUMPF Inc. appoints product managers
- Jan 9, 2024
- News Release
TRUMPF Inc., a Farmington, Conn.-based manufacturer of machine tools and laser technology, has announced the appointment of three product managers.
- From The Fabricator
Deburring tool’s new features help workers generate high-quality edges
- Nov 23, 2023
- Product Release
TRUMPF has introduced a new TruTool TKA 1500 edge milling tool with updated features to create sheet metal edges with repeatable accuracy and without any rework.
Grinder’s dual-trigger activation, permanent side handle contribute to user safety
- Oct 27, 2023
- Product Release
The M18 FUEL 4½-in./5-in. dual-trigger braking grinder from Milwaukee Tool features a trigger on the braking grinder’s main barrel and a secondary trigger on the side handle, requiring two hands to stay on the tool for operation.
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Starrett appoints new U.S. territory managers
- Oct 17, 2023
- News Release
The L.S. Starrett Co., Athol, Mass., a global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gauges, metrology systems, saw blades, and power tool accessories, has appointed Coby Villegas and Christopher U’Glay as territory managers in the U.S.
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- Aug 24, 2023
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Bosch to expand in North Carolina
- Jun 9, 2023
- News Release
Bosch has announced plans to open a $130 million power tools manufacturing facility in Lincolnton, N.C.
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Camp introduces girls to manufacturing and helps find that ‘maker gene’
- By Gareth Sleger
- Sep 16, 2022
- Blog Post
Middle-school-age girls at a Chicago-area manufacturing camp discover their maker gene by working with metal, designing on CAD, and operating machines, power tools. The GADgET Girls Camp at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Ill., was part of the Nuts, Bolts, & Thingamajigs summer camp series.
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Metabo introduces three new M-Brush angle grinders
- Sep 15, 2022
- Product Release
Metabo Corp. has introduced three models of its new M-Brush angle grinder.
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Metabo HPT, Metabo Power Tools merge
- Aug 26, 2022
- News Release
Koki Holdings America Ltd. has announced the merger of Metabo HPT and Metabo Power Tools in North America.
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CS Unitec hires executive VP
- Aug 4, 2022
- News Release
CS Unitec Inc., a provider of heavy-duty professional power tools for construction and industry, has hired Michael Sullivan as executive vice president for North America.
- From The Fabricator
Talking Shop with Metal Shop Masters: The story behind how Netflix changed Ivan Iler's metalworking career
- By The Fabricator editors
- Aug 3, 2022
- Blog Post
In the fifth episode of our Talkin' Shop series interviewing contestants from the Netflix show Metal Shop Masters, we speak with Ivan Iler, a metal sculpture and kinetic artist from St. Johns, Mich. Iler talks about how the show changed the course of his life and career.
- From The Fabricator
Milwaukee Tool’s M12 FUEL nibbler cuts 16-ga. mild steel, 22-ga. spiral duct seams
- Jul 4, 2022
- Product Release
Milwaukee Tool has introduced the M12 FUEL 16-ga. variable-speed nibbler. Instead of a cutting blade, the compact, 12-V nibbler uses a punch and die to take small punches out of the material.
- From The Fabricator
Milwaukee Tool begins construction of new Mississippi facility
- May 20, 2022
- News Release
Power tool and accessories manufacturer Milwaukee Tool, Brookfield, Wis., has announced the start of construction on its new facility in Grenada, Miss.
- From The Fabricator
Talkin' Shop with Metal Shop Masters: How artist Rae Ripple ended up on Netflix
- By The Fabricator editors
- Feb 5, 2022
- Blog Post
Texas metal sculpture artist and welder Rae Ripple is featured in the first episode of our Talkin' Shop with Metal Shop Masters series, where we speak with contestants from the Netflix show Metal Shop Masters.
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