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Articles - Page 285
- From The Fabricator
Set design meets advanced manufacturing
- By Tim Heston
- Aug 3, 2012
- Shop Management
- Article
A Broadway and TV set fabricator mixes set-building tradition with advanced manufacturing technologies, from welding and cutting to abrasive waterjet cutting. Complicating matters are the demands of modern performance media--especially high-definition broadcasts.
- From The Fabricator
Beyond the “signage” quo
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jul 30, 2012
- Plasma Cutting
- Article
Custom sign-maker and architectural ironwork fabricator Blackout Signs & Metalworks, San Marcos, Texas, is a shining example of how a little bit of good luck mixed with confidence, fearless creativity, tireless work ethic, and a penchant for true old-school craftsmanship can create extraordinary opportunities.
- From The Welder
SMAW: The lowdown on the lingo
- By Joe Gitter and Bruce Morrett
- Jul 25, 2012
- Arc Welding
- Article
Welding novices might be confused by terminology commonly used by fellow welders but not found in standard glossaries. This article defines some of these terms used in shielded metal arc welding.
- From The Welder
Welding fascination leads to spinoff writing career
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jul 23, 2012
- Arc Welding
- Article
Author Frank Marlow recently sat down with Practical Welding Today® to discuss his new book, which was released in March.
- From The Welder
Plasma gouging: It’s a gash
- By Michelle Avila
- Jul 23, 2012
- Plasma Cutting
- Article
More welders are realizing the benefits of using plasma technology to perform gouging in heavy industrial applications where versatility, speed, and safety are important.
Rethinking rotary processing
- By Eric Lundin
- Jul 16, 2012
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Hautau Tube Cutoff Systems LLC turned the lathe concept on its head when it developed a machine that holds tube steady and uses tooling that orbits the workpiece. This concept, coupled with a handful of other innovations developed over the Hautau brothers’ professional careers, make these machines unique in how the perform recut operations.
Troubleshooting the machine before troubleshooting the bend
- By Scott Mitchell
- Jul 16, 2012
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Bad bends and abnormal tooling wear can result from a number of factors, two of which are worn machine components and work durable tooling. Check these areas first to identify whether your operation is overlooking a hidden problem.
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabricator revamps raw material purchasing strategy
- By Tim Heston
- Jul 16, 2012
- Shop Management
- Article
General Sheet Metal Works revamped the way it handles raw material purchases. Floor personnel now release specific orders, while the purchasing department communicates with suppliers about future demand and negotiates contracts. Most important, the company order just what it needs--and no more.
- From The Fabricator
Fabricating the American Dream
- By Tim Heston
- Jul 16, 2012
- Shop Management
- Article
What’s the current state of the American dream? So many seem to work hard and do everything right--but just happen to be at the wrong place at the wrong time.
- From The Fabricator
Undertaking the challenge of tube fabrication
- By Dan Davis
- Jul 16, 2012
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
The field of aerospace tube fabricating is one marked by difficult-to-form materials and very tight tolerances. As a result, not too many shops are involved in the business. Tube Specialties, Tempe, Ariz., however, has emerged as a go-to shop for this type of challenging work.
- From The Fabricator
Remote fabricating
- By Dan Davis
- Jul 16, 2012
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Iowa-based Co-Line Welding hasn't let its remote location harm its chances of success. In fact, it has embraced the challenge and has emerged as a growing business, even as it faces challenges such as rural power distribution.
- From The Fabricator
Bringing stamping work back from China
- By Eric Lundin
- Jul 16, 2012
- Shop Management
- Article
Ross Liberty, founder of Factory Pipe, has been making exhaust systems for two-stroke engines since he was a teenager. He recently brought his decades of manufacturing experience and his substantial product knowledge to bear on an exhaust pipe that had been produced at Factory Pipe and subsequently sourced from a competitor in China. Liberty developed a new design, cutting the weight and cost substantially, thereby getting the contract back from the Chinese company.
- From The Fabricator
How to prevent a welding crack from occurring
- By Phil Evans
- Jul 16, 2012
- Arc Welding
- Article
The major cause of a welding crack is when internal stresses exceed the strength of the weld metal, the base metal, or both. Learn how to stop welding cracks.
- From The Welder
Making safety a priority
- By Kristy Giebe
- Jul 16, 2012
- Safety
- Article
Welders are exposed to a number of hazards in the shop every day. Because of the inherent dangers that a welding environment can pose, it’s important that you, the welder, in conjunction with shop management, exercise a commitment to personal protection at all times. Carelessness can lead to preventable injury, costing you time away from work or much worse. Ask yourself these three questions to make sure safety is a priority for you and in your workplace.
Quality control for tube, pipe producers
- By Eric Lundin
- Jul 16, 2012
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
Years ago tube and pipe producers relied mainly on eddy current testing and ultrasonic testing for detecting short- and long-duration weld faults, respectively. These testing systems are still useful and in many cases required, but the spread of electronic technology has provided many more types of testing equipment for use on tube and pipe mills.
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