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Articles - Page 269
Improving GTAW for producers, fabricators
- By Dr. Yehuda Baskin and Dr. Ian Harris
- Jul 19, 2013
- Arc Welding
- Article
Gas tungsten arc welding, a joining process developed decades ago, has been improved by many technology developments over the years, but the essentials are unchanged: It uses an electric arc between a nonconsumable tungsten electrode and the workpiece to produce a weld pool, and it uses a shielding gas. Experiments with brushing on or pasting on mixed metal oxide slurries have shown how this decades-old process can improve dramatically in penetration and speed.
Using fiber lasers for stainless steel tube and pipe
- By Kevin Arnold, P.E., Brian Kopack, Chris Pilcher, and Brad Trees
- Jul 19, 2013
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
Tube and pipe producers have relied on GTAW and plasma for many decades, and CO2 lasers for more than a decade, but recently another choice has emerged: Fiber lasers. Relying on a solid fiber rather than a gas to generate the laser beam isn’t ideal for every material and wall thickness, but it will change the industry in a profound way.
- From The Welder
Building your first ASME code vessel, start to finish
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Jul 16, 2013
- Arc Welding
- Article
Taking your shop to the next level might involve ASME certification. Just what does this entail? It begins with an agency.
- From The Fabricator
Laser system handles oversized parts
- Jul 16, 2013
- Laser Cutting
- Article
TRUMPF's TruLaser 8000 2-D laser cuts sheet metal up to 52 ft. long. The machine is suitable for companies processing very large parts or for job shops looking to expand their capacities and variety of services. Two pallet concepts and six format sizes are available, from 8 by 20 ft. to 8 by 52...
- From The Fabricator
Multisensor CMM features increased measurement volume
- Jul 15, 2013
- Testing and Measuring
- Article
Hexagon Metrology has released the Optiv® Classic 443 tp. The CMM comes touch probe-ready and includes a high-resolution CCD camera for multisensor applications with micro- to nanoscale precision measurement requirements. The unit delivers a first-term accuracy of 1.9 microns, making it...
- From The Welder
Laser welding aluminum
- By David Havrilla
- Jul 12, 2013
- Laser Welding
- Article
Laser welding aluminum addresses the troublesome attributes that aluminum presents and its alloys will help you to avoid potential issues during the process.
- From The Fabricator
Integrating stamping, fabricating, and assembly
- By Tim Heston
- Jul 12, 2013
- Assembly and Joining
- Article
Genesee Stampings and Fabrication has undergone a strategic shift from its core stamping and fabricating business. It has added an assembly operation to the shop floor.
- From The Fabricator
Special tooling makes short work of large-part production
- By Dan Davis and John Wold
- Jul 12, 2013
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Any fabricator that has had to wrestle with large panels or thick plate in a press brake has to wonder if something can be done to make the job easier. In many instances, specialized tooling can help.
- From The Fabricator
An end to silos and fiefdoms
- By Tim Heston
- Jul 12, 2013
- Shop Management
- Article
If an organization is looking to streamline its turnaround time—the moment an order is received to the time it is shipped to the customers—it requires healthy communication among employees and, not least, the destruction of silos and fiefdoms.
- From The Fabricator
Stacking the deck for real improvement
- By Dick Kallage
- Jul 12, 2013
- Shop Management
- Article
Improvement that drives real competitive advantage, which means superior margins and valuation, must come from everything that surrounds the mechanical magic of modern manufacturing technology.
- From The Fabricator
Creating a culture of accountability
- By Steven Shaffer
- Jul 12, 2013
- Shop Management
- Article
When management games subside, managers and employees no longer have to fear accountability. A shared understanding of accountability then can be accepted and embraced into the culture.
- From The Fabricator
Five steps for finding your ideal customer
- By Michael Zakrzewski
- Jul 12, 2013
- Shop Management
- Article
Choosing your customer wisely allows you to focus on that limited range of capability and take on that occasional “stretch” project with limited risk of failure or loss.
- From The Fabricator
Job shop estimating: Programming, fixtures, and special handling
- By Gerald Davis
- Jul 12, 2013
- Shop Management
- Article
Lead-times for CNC preparation, tooling, and fixtures need to be included in the total lead-time quoted to the customer. How exactly? Gerald Davis dives into the details.
- From The Welder
Accepting the torch, carrying a legacy
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jul 12, 2013
- Arc Welding
- Article
Scott Schreiber, head welding instructor at Green River Community College, Auburn, Wash., possesses an innate ability to connect with his students, a tenacious drive for excellence and continuous improvement, ingenuity, and a commitment to improving the welding trade. It is for these reasons and many more that Schreiber is the 2013 PWTeacher of the Year.
- From The Fabricator
Global energy management practices, standards increase plant profitability
- By Clay Nesler
- Jul 11, 2013
- Shop Management
- Article
The importance of energy management is particularly high in the manufacturing sector, where energy use can have a significant impact on product and operating cost. A standard set of energy management practices, applied to small and medium, as well as large enterprises, can increase organizational performance and profitability.
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