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Articles - Page 256
- From The Welder
Short-circuit MIG prequalification in AWS welding codes
- By Paul Cameron
- Apr 21, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
GMAW-S prequalification varies depending on the AWS code and the material the code addresses.
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Grooming tips for welding equipment (and the men who use it)
- By Paul Cameron
- Apr 21, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Instead of a Q&A column this issue, we’re going to talk PPE and hygiene. The idea was inspired by my wife Dianne, who bought me an issue of Esquire magazine before our trip to Oregon. She was adamant that I read it, so finally I picked it up. Among the advertisements for men’s fragrances,...
- From The Welder
Art of the Steel
- By Vicki Bell
- Apr 21, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Welder Josh Welton, Brown Dog Welding, has found success far beyond the work he does in his shop. Through social media, Josh has created a brand in demand by an ever-increasing following. The latest venture in the shop’s evolutionary process is Art of the Steel, a book that features Josh’s metal art and more.
- From The Fabricator
Wind energy meets the sail
- By Tim Heston
- Apr 21, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Metal fabricator Pete Agtuca launched a product several years ago, but it failed to gain acceptance in the marketplace. He now has his second wind. He’s applying the science behind that failed product—generator technology that can generate electricity at low rotations per minute—to wind power generation.
- From The Fabricator
Asking all the right questions
- By Eric Lundin
- Apr 21, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Texas is known for two or three commodities, namely cattle, oil, and barbecue, but the state has plenty of manufacturing, too. It’s a good environment for a fabricator and an entrepreneur with the imagination to come up with new products and build prototypes, regardless of the industry or market. Devin Gerland, found of JackRabbit Manufacturing, is one such entrepreneur.
- From The Fabricator
MVEs: More valuable employees
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 18, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Drew Greenblatt firmly believes that Marlin Steel, Baltimore, is only as successful as the talented crew that works on the shop floor. That's why the company's management team has created a Skills Matrix, ensuring that the shop always has someone who can stand in and perform the job of someone else.
- From The Fabricator
80/20 homework
- By Dick Kallage
- Apr 16, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Before a company looks to increase its inventory buffer as a step to improve on-time delivery, a shop should exhaust less expensive options first. These homework assignments may help fabricators explore those options.
- From The Fabricator
Shop technology and 3-D CAD: Product visualization
- By Gerald Davis
- Apr 16, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Columnist Gerald Davis walks the reader through a hypothetical production development design exercise to show just how different product development CAD work is from production-ready CAD assignments.
- From The Fabricator
A growing pie for the next generation
- By Tim Heston
- Apr 15, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
How can fabricators attract the best and brightest? According to speakers at The FABRICATOR's Leadership Summit, held earlier this year in Austin, Texas, it's about growing the business through progressive management and open communication.
Vehicle seat manufacturer rolls with the changes
- By Eric Lundin
- Apr 14, 2014
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
Freedman Seating Co., founded in the late 19th century, originally manufactured seat cushions for horse-drawn buggies. As gasoline engines displaced animal power, Freedman adapted and today uses the latest technologies, such as CNC tube benders and a laser cutting machine, to stay current with trends in transportation.
- From The Fabricator
Quality assurance gets an upgrade at Eaton Fabricating
- By Tim Heston
- Apr 14, 2014
- Testing and Measuring
- Article
Eaton Fabricating Co. Inc., Grafton, Ohio, revamped its front office and shop floor operation to ensure parts emerge from machines right the first time. The key is that management gives operators time to perform quality assurance checks at every stage in manufacturing.
- From The Welder
You’re fired!
- By Marty Rice
- Apr 8, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
You may have the skills, but if you can’t follow rules and don’t have a good work ethic, your skills won’t get you very far. Marty Rice shares personal stories of workers who have learned this lesson the hard way.
- From The Fabricator
Life with a fiber laser
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 7, 2014
- Laser Cutting
- Article
Accrotool Inc., New Kensington, Pa., had a 1,500-W laser cutting machine from 2001 that needed to be replaced. A fiber laser was deemed the perfect choice for the shop’s cutting chores. However, to be successful, the company’s management discovered that a new mindset was needed to accompany the new technology.
- From The Fabricator
A foundation for 5S
- By Tim Heston
- Apr 7, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Macksteel Warehouse, a service center and job shop serving area OEMs, has undergone significant transformations in recent years, including the way employees sweep the floor.
- From The Welder
How consumable quality affects welding productivity and costs
- By Rob Centner
- Apr 7, 2014
- Consumables
- Article
Contrary to popular belief, ignorance isn’t bliss, particularly when it applies to making smart buying decisions. Knowing what to look for in consumables can help you make a wise choice.]
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