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Articles - Page 252
TUBE® expo exhibitors demonstrate the latest equipment for monitoring dimensions
- By Eric Lundin
- Jun 9, 2014
- Testing and Measuring
- Article
The manufacturing standards for manufacturing and fabricating tube and pipe are continuously on the rise as OEMs demand tighter tolerances and ever-greater dimensional consistency. Keeping up with these trends is a matter of keeping up with the technologies available to monitor processes and measure tubular products.
- From The Fabricator
Five common myths about automated welding systems
- By Vic Lubieniecki
- Jun 9, 2014
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
Subscribing to common myths about automated welding systems can cause headaches and prevent you from making the most of your investment. Learn why.
Bending tube greener and cleaner
- By Jeff Jeffery
- Jun 9, 2014
- Bending and Forming
- Article
For many, ideas such as green and sustainability are synonymous with recycling, but recycling is just one small part of doing things in a greener way. Minimizing the consumption that later needs to be recycled (waste) is an important aspect, too. Among tube and pipe fabricators, one area that can yield big benefits is lubricant consumption.
- From The Welder
Consumables Corner: Defining current density
- By Nino Mascalco, Rob Koltz, and Steve Sigler
- Jun 5, 2014
- Consumables
- Article
Q: Our company manufactures cylindrical structures, including tanks and smokestacks made from A36 or A572 material. The material is burned to size on a plasma table and mechanically beveled. Process limitations cause gaps in the joints during fit-up. We use a 0.045-in.-dia. solid wire with a 75...
- From The Fabricator
Ask the Stamping Expert: What are the best practices for progressive-die maintenance?
- By Thomas Vacca
- Jun 5, 2014
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Q: I manage a toolroom of 15 toolmakers. We supply the automotive connector industry primarily. I am looking for best practices on progressive-die maintenance. Do you recommend any die maintenance procedures?A: I am literally inundated with questions on the proper way to maintain progressive dies....
- From The Fabricator
BIM’s past, present, and future
- By Mark R. Allphin
- Jun 2, 2014
- Manufacturing Software
- Article
To understand how building information modeling promises to further change the structural steel fabrication business, you have to know how it evolved over the years.
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: When to use updated AWS D1.1
- By Paul Cameron
- Jun 2, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: I currently use the AWS D1.1-2006 edition and was wondering if I should get the 2010 edition. Dan C. A: Take a look at Section 4.2.1 of your D1.1-06 edition, referred to as “Clause” in later editions. It states, “The use of earlier editions shall be prohibited for new...
- From The Fabricator
CUTCO Corp. uses engineered abrasives to create a new finish
After several decades of operating large "cut-down" machines in search of the perfect finish for its cutlery, CUTCO Corp. decided to look for a new cutting-edge way to deliver the same results, but more efficiently. It found an answer with engineered abrasives and new finishing machines.
Inverter helps manufacturer achieve improved arc starts, arc control
- By Eric Lundin
- Jun 2, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
The welders at JATCO Environmental Inc., a manufacturer of steam-to-liquids condensers for natural gas extraction, had a problem with striking and maintaining a good arc. When the company switched from a rectifier-based unit to an inverter-based unit, the welders found that the arc starts and weld characteristics were greatly improved.
- From The Fabricator
The ripple effect of high-speed laser cutting
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 2, 2014
- Laser Cutting
- Article
With solid-state laser technology upping throughput in fabricating shops, managing flow from cutting to bending to downstream processes has never been more important. A panel discussion at The FABRICATOR’s Leadership Summit provides some insight into the right combination of modern machine tools and software that can help fabricators stay on top of this production challenge.
- From The Fabricator
Commoditization: Is it inevitable?
- By Dick Kallage
- May 30, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
The digital revolution has changed the game of metal fabrication. How can business owners differentate their companies? Contributing writer Dick Kallage begins a new series to answer that question.
- From The Welder
The why behind welding oscillation
- By Paul Cameron
- May 30, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
What are the reasons to oscillate a weld process? Learn more here.
- From The Fabricator
Putting 3-D CAD on the grill—Part II
- By Gerald Davis
- May 29, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
After defining the project in January, columnist Gerald Davis is now set to make a virtual prototype of the Shashlik Grill in 3-D CAD.
- From The Fabricator
Design like a pro! Three steps to creating eye-catching ads
- By Steve Staedler
- May 27, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
So you’ve decided to advertise and grow your business. Three steps are necessary for creating an effective ad that will make your audience take notice and act.
- From The Fabricator
Shop technology and 3-D CAD: Product presentation
- By Gerald Davis
- May 26, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Knowing the nuances of generating an image opens the door for a wide range of possibilities.
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