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Articles - Page 261
- From The Fabricator
Shop towels and the unseen danger
- By Vicki Bell
- Jan 17, 2014
- Safety
- Article
Those freshly washed shop towels you may be using to clean your hands in the workplace might be doing more harm than good. A recent study shows just how contaminated these towels can be.
- From The Welder
Technology Spotlight: Tight spaces? There’s a grinder for that
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jan 17, 2014
- Power Tools
- Article
Small angle grinders are incredibly flexible tools; however, even they have their limitations, like accessing confined spaces. A power tool manufacturer with U.S. headquarters in West Chester, Pa., developed a small angle grinder with a reduced profile that reaches into tight spaces not normally accessible with standard angle grinders.
- From The Fabricator
The evolution of plasma cutting
- By Jim Colt
- Jan 17, 2014
- Plasma Cutting
- Article
Metal fabricators with plasma cutting equipment that is 10 years or older may be surprised to learn just how far plasma cutting has come. The technology has evolved to the point that outside edges are smoother than ever, and precision holes can be cut to accommodate fasteners.
- From The Fabricator
The evolution of blanking in metal fabrication
- Jan 17, 2014
- Laser Cutting
- Article
Learn the advantages and disadvantages of each type of blanking, from cut-to-length lines or blanking on a traditional press to blanking with servo press technology.
- From The Fabricator
Establishing a die preventive maintenance program, Part II
- By Tom Ulrich
- Jan 13, 2014
- Bending and Forming
- Article
An effective PM for dies can't happen without a skilled, engaged workforce. When it comes to uncovering ideas on how to improve a process, workers are the experts.
- From The Fabricator
Welding labor market: Where the best welders are going and why
- By Tim Heston
- Jan 13, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Why is welding still one of the most difficult skills for fabricators to hire? Learn about the welding labor market and how to find the best welding talent.
- From The Fabricator
Nesting and the fiber laser
- By Dan Davis
- Jan 13, 2014
- Manufacturing Software
- Article
In all honesty, nesting software that works for CO2 laser cutting machines also works for fiber lasers. The speed of the fiber laser, however, forces the fabricator to think more deliberately about software options that help to maintain the continuous flow of laser-cut parts.
- From The Fabricator
Welding a cube
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jan 13, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Dive into the process of welding a cube with Scott Behr from Total Metal Resources Inc.
Technology Spotlight: Quick-release hose clamp seals 360 degrees
- By Eric Lundin
- Jan 13, 2014
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Need to connect a flexible hose to a rigid metal nipple? The worm gear clamp has been the standard for decades, but they aren’t ideal for the soft, thin-wall tubing used in aircraft environmental control systems.
- From The Fabricator
Applications: Carbide circular cold saw brings turbulator production back in-house
Learn how a saw helped shorten an oil industry equipment provider’s supply chain and eliminated the need to use outside machine shops.
- From The Fabricator
PPE in fabricating shops
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Jan 2, 2014
- Safety
- Article
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is critical in a fabricating shop for several reasons, and it is difficult to understand why some people detest and refuse to use it. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been instrumental in forcing companies to adhere to safety...
- From The Fabricator
Bending Basics: The fundamentals of how to bend metal
- By Steve Benson
- Jan 2, 2014
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Finding the minimum bend radius for steel or aluminum plate requires a little research. Learn how to bend metal and about bending steel plate and aluminum.
- From The Fabricator
3 short stories about deburring
- By John Sockman
- Jan 2, 2014
- Finishing
- Article
Deburring is a time-consuming but necessary fabricating operation. Metal fabricators that can minimize the time spent on finishing have a competitive advantage because they are getting parts out quicker to customers.
- From The Fabricator
Press brake training helps build a foundation for success
- By Tim Heston
- Jan 2, 2014
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Robbins Manufacturing of Fall River, Wis., has invested in an extensive training program, including machine-specific training, especially on the press brake. The company also has invested heavily in new technology, including a brake with automatic tool change. Both investments are paying off.
- From The Fabricator
The art of the bevel cut
- By Bruce Renfro
- Jan 2, 2014
- Manufacturing Software
- Article
The path to quality bevel cutting evolves from hours of trial and error. Our experts explain how to take specific steps to ensure a great bevel cut. Learn how.
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