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Shaping the laser beam for the best cut
- By Tim Heston
- Jan 4, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- Article
The Fraunhofer Institute in Germany has developed a system that quickly oscillates the beam in specific patterns as it cuts, welds, or otherwise processes material. These patterns have the effect of “shaping” a laser beam, allowing the technician to tailor the beam’s shape to fit the application.
- From The Welder
Electron Beam Eng. approved for laser welding Airbus A320neo engine
- Jan 4, 2017
- Laser Welding
- News Release
Electron Beam Eng. Inc. (EBE), Anaheim, Calif., has been approved for the laser welding required in the hydraulic fuel system of the Airbus A320neo engine. “We were approached to perform the intricate laser welding of the fastening device within the fluid coupling mechanism that went into...
- From The Fabricator
IFS Coatings architectural powder coatings now have EPDs
- Jan 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Gainesville, Texas-based IFS Coatings has announced that each product in its architectural series—IFS 300SP and IFS 400SD powder coatings and IFS 500FP high-performance powder coatings—has an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). An EPD is an internationally recognized and standardized...
- From The Fabricator
MSCI applauds Trump’s trade team
- Jan 4, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
M. Robert Weidner III, president/CEO of the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI), Rolling Meadows, Ill., has issued the following statement on President-elect Donald J. Trump’s selection of Robert Lighthizer to be U.S. Trade Representative, Peter Navarro to direct the National Trade Council,...
- From The Fabricator
Understanding modern press brakes
- By Paul LeTang
- Jan 4, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
This overview provides a brief discussion of press drives, crowning systems, and tooling setup found on today's press brakes.
- From The Fabricator
Construction project showcases best of metal fabrication
- By Eric Lundin
- Jan 4, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
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Editor Eric Lundin interviewed several of the people who were instrumental in the design, fabrication, and installation of the decorative façade that adorns FMA’s new office in Elgin, Ill
- From The Welder
Lucas-Milhaupt launches brazing book website
- Jan 4, 2017
- Consumables
- News Release
Lucas-Milhaupt Inc., Milwaukee, a supplier of brazing and soldering materials, has launched a new micro-website, www.brazingbook.com, based on The Brazing Book. The website is divided into five main reference sections:Brazing - Provides general information about the process, from the six...
- From The Fabricator
Using key performance indicators to measure progress
- By Bill Frahm
- Jan 4, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
To improve a process, you need to measure the results and compare them against expectations. In many instances, a metal former needs to define key performance indicators and keep track of them to determine just how its shop is performing.
- From The Fabricator
AAM appoints VP/CIO
- Jan 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
American Axle & Mfg. Inc., Detroit, a manufacturer of driveline and drivetrain systems and related components and modules, chassis systems, electric drive systems, and metal formed products for vehicles, has promoted Donald E. Wright to the position of vice president/CIO. Wright joined the company...
- From The Welder
EB Industries hires director of operations
- Jan 4, 2017
- Laser Welding
- News Release
Farmingdale, N.Y.-based EB Industries, a provider of electron beam and laser welding services, has appointed Thomas A. Shelby to the position of director of operations. Shelby, who most recently served as vice president of operations for Monarch Metal Fabrication in Bohemia, N.Y., has more than 25...
- From The Fabricator
Canatal Steel to expand in Virginia
- Jan 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Canatal Steel USA, a subsidiary of Canada-based Canatal Industries, will invest $1.5 million to expand its structural steel fabrication operation in Botetourt County, Va.
The expansion project is expected to create 38 new jobs.
- From The Fabricator
Bar stock loader works automatically
- Jan 4, 2017
- Materials Handling
- Product Release
WorkSaver has developed the Zero Touch Loader. Once the operator loads the bar stock and moves the loader into place, it requires no forklift or human handling. Less than 50 in. of space is needed between machines. With the touch of a button, the bar stock is offloaded onto a bar stock loader,...
- From The Fabricator
Heidenhain names C&C Machine Tool as distributor in Minnesota
- Jan 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Heidenhain, Schaumburg, Ill., has named C&C Machine Tool Inc., Minneapolis, as a distributor of the Acu-Rite brand of equipment components in Minnesota. C&C Machine Tool specializes in the sale and servicing of Sharp, Acer, and Bridgeport mills equipped with Acu-Rite readouts and...
- From The Fabricator
Caster Concepts acquires Mitchell Golf Equipment Co.
- Jan 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Albion, Mich.-based Caster Concepts Inc., a manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial casters and wheels, has acquired Mitchell Golf Equipment Co., Dayton, Ohio, a producer of professional club performance tools, repair equipment, and supplies. Production of all Mitchell Golf products has been...
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ISM ROB: PMI® at 54.7 percent; new orders, production, employment growing
- Jan 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in December, and the overall economy grew for the 91st consecutive month, said the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business®. The report was issued Jan. 3 by Bradley J. Holcomb, CPSM, CPSD, chair of...
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