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Belt Technologies obtains ISO 9001:2008 certification renewal
- Sep 29, 2016
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Belt Technologies Inc., Agawam, Mass., has received a renewal of its ISO 9001:2008 quality management systems certification.
The company produces custom metal belt conveyors for new and existing conveyor systems.
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Tech Air acquires Liquid Technology, JW Goodliffe & Son
- Sep 29, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Tech Air, a Danbury, Conn.-based distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related welding supplies, has completed the acquisition of Liquid Technology Corp., Apopka, Fla., and has signed an agreement to acquire the local distribution assets of Linden, N.J.-based JW Goodliffe &...
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Collaborative project brings operational 3-D printed excavator one step closer to reality
- Sep 29, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Milwaukee, has announced the recent 3-D printing of a prototype excavator using large-scale additive manufacturing technologies. Known as Project AME (Additive Manufactured Excavator), the excavator is being 3-D printed in three components—cab,...
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Cordless stud welding machine is portable
- Sep 29, 2016
- Assembly and Joining
- Product Release
Nelson® Stud Welding has introduced the Pinnacle™ NCD+ 500b cordless, battery-powered stud welding machine. Its patent-pending design delivers thousands of welds on a single battery charge, states the company. The 18-lb., portable unit comes with a padded shoulder strap for transporting. There...
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Lex South steel plant opens in Texas
- Sep 29, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Chicago-based Lex Holding Co., a distributor of flat-rolled steel products for a variety of industries, has opened its newest location, Lex South, in Houston. The plant is projected to produce up to 15,000 tons of flat-rolled steel per month, offering cold- and hot-rolled, coated, hot-rolled...
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Modular belt conveyor fits in tight spaces
- Sep 29, 2016
- Materials Handling
- Product Release
Dorner’s newly redesigned 2200 series modular belt conveyor features additional belt options, an open-frame design, and a universal T-slot. It is suitable for applications within the metalworking, packaging, assembling, and general manufacturing industries. The ladder-style, open-frame design...
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Got to pay your dues in modern-day fabricating
- By Dan Davis
- Sep 28, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
As the metal fabricating business gets more complex, shops have to be smart about investing in technology, developing robust information technology systems, and investing in employee training.
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Still Building America—“When there is an opportunity, take it”
- By Josh Welton
- Sep 28, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Justin Webster’s fabricating career began as a spark ignited by his father, who advised him to take a welding class in his freshman year of high school. His journey did not take a linear path, but he now has his own shop and is living his dream. Here’s how he got there.
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Competitive analysis software application helps manufacturers benchmark quotes
- Sep 28, 2016
- Shop Management
- Product Release
MFG.com has announced the availability of ShopIQ, a competitive analysis software application that helps suppliers and manufacturers benchmark their bids against quotes from competitors. The tool, which is available to all paid subscribers of MFG.com, eliminates manual data reviews and delivers...
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Cast-Fab to close Cincinnati plant
- Sep 28, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Cast-Fab Technologies Inc. has announced it will close its Cincinnati plant in November, eliminating 97 jobs.
The company manufactures gray and ductile iron castings, patterns, steel welded fabrications, and precision sheet metal components.
- From The Fabricator
WARDJet announces winners of Build It! Challenge
- Sep 28, 2016
- Waterjet Cutting
- News Release
WARDJet, Tallmadge, Ohio, has announced the winners of its Build It! Challenge, a waterjet build-off competition between students and industry professionals held at IMTS 2016. Grand-prize winners received waterjet systems valued at more than $200,000. On the professional side, John Mullet of...
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Accurate Screw Machine achieves AS9100C certification
- Sep 28, 2016
- Assembly and Joining
- News Release
Accurate Screw Machine (ASM), a division of MW Industries Inc., has achieved AS9100 Rev. C certification for its Fairfield, N.J., manufacturing plant. The firm manufactures custom electronic hardware, fasteners, and precision machined components for the aerospace and general industrial...
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Stainless steel air-operated conveyors turn pipe into conveying system
- Sep 28, 2016
- Materials Handling
- Product Release
Exair’s 303 stainless steel 3/8 NPT and 1/2 NPT Threaded Line Vac™ air-operated conveyors convert ordinary pipe into a powerful conveying system for parts, scrap, trim, and other bulk materials. Their small size makes them suitable for fitting in the cramped spaces and tight confines of many...
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Solar Atmospheres Southeast gains Nadcap approval for low-pressure vacuum carburizing
- Sep 28, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Solar Atmospheres Southeast, Greenville, S.C., has completed its first round of surveillance audits for maintaining its AS9100 and Nadcap accreditations. The company also expanded its scope of Nadcap approval to include low-pressure vacuum carburizing. The company offers thermal processing in...
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Flat-rolled steel spot prices keep falling
- By John Packard
- Sep 27, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- Article
After peaking in June, steel prices continue to decrease. Metal fabricators should keep an eye out for price increases from the mills. When they are announced, service centers will begin increasing their own prices.
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