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Stamper powers up to do the heavy lifting
- By Kate Bachman
- Jul 12, 2016
- Bending and Forming
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Stamping manufacturer StampSource brought in more than $3 million worth of work—a 25 percent revenue increase—with a capital investment of two heavy-duty feeders and three high-tonnage presses. It was the largest expansion in the company’s 66-year history.
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Compact saw designed for heavy-duty applications
- Jul 12, 2016
- Sawing
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The new KKS 500 series saw from framag combines a compact design with a heavyweight frame for use in heavy industry and forging applications. The hydraulic pipework and electrical cables are integrated in the machine bed for protection from damage. The remaining machine components are simple to...
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Applying sheet metal forming principles to plastic
- By Steve Benson
- Jul 12, 2016
- Bending and Forming
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Anytime the inside radius or material thickness varies, there will be a change in the bend deduction. This is just as true when bending plastic as it is when bending sheet metal.
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Meritor facility receives industry award for assembly line transformation
- Jul 11, 2016
- Assembly and Joining
- News Release
Meritor Inc.’s Lindesberg, Sweden, facility has received the Swedish Assembly Award 2016 for advancing assembly technology. The plant, which manufactures front and rear axles, began a transformation in 2012 by installing two new lines for front and rear axle assembly. In the final stage of the...
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Norsk Titanium to build industrial-scale aerospace additive manufacturing plant in New York
- Jul 11, 2016
- Shop Management
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Norsk Titanium AS, a supplier of aerospace-grade, additive manufactured, structural titanium components, has announced that the state of New York, in partnership with SUNY Polytechnic Institute, has placed an order for an initial lot of the company’s patented MERKE IV™ Rapid Plasma...
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Houghton International acquires Wallover Enterprises
- Jul 11, 2016
- Shop Management
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Houghton International Inc. has acquired Wallover Enterprises, a North American metalworking fluid and industrial lubricant manufacturer with headquarters in Strongsville, Ohio. Wallover produces and sells a diverse portfolio of fluid products into industrial end markets throughout the U.S. and...
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Meritor donates $20,000 to train service dog for disabled veteran
- Jul 11, 2016
- Shop Management
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Meritor, a supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, and aftermarket products for commercial vehicle and industrial markets, has donated $20,000 to sponsor training of Bull, a German shepherd puppy that one day will be a service dog for a disabled Michigan veteran. Named after Meritor's iconic...
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Timken acquires Lovejoy Inc., names president
- Jul 11, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Timken Company, North Canton, Ohio, has acquired Lovejoy Inc., a manufacturer of industrial couplings and universal joints. Based in Downers Grove, Ill., with additional locations in the U.S., Canada, and Germany, Lovejoy is recognized for its flexible coupling design and as the creator of...
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Precision Punch acquires Eastern Industries
- Jul 11, 2016
- Shop Management
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Precision Punch Corp., Berlin, Conn., has acquired Eastern Industries, a producer of feeler gauge products used to measure thickness, gaps, and spacing for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and medical.
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Sapa becomes Ford top supplier
- Jul 11, 2016
- Shop Management
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Oslo, Norway-based Sapa’s aluminum extrusion plant in Cressona, Pa., has become one of the first in the industry to receive the Ford Motor Co.’s Q1 Award. A plaque presentation and flag-raising ceremony will be held July 20. Suppliers must meet a number of requirements before applying for...
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Backgouging pneumatic saw introduced
- Jul 11, 2016
- Sawing
- Product Release
Aimco/Eagle Group has introduced the Eliminator industrial-grade pneumatic saw for backgouging to reduce porosity along aluminum seam lines. The saw features left- and right-hand use, a governed motor for constant speed, a safety start lever, a fixed base plate, and rear exhaust. The backgouging...
Fabricating long coils rather than short straights
- By Wynn H. Kearns
- Jul 11, 2016
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
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Most fabricators work with standard lengths of straight tube, but this isn’t the only possibility. Many alloys are available in coiled form, which can lead to faster processing, better use of floor space, and increased material yields.
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Coil-fed fabricating
- By Dan Davis
- Jul 11, 2016
- Laser Cutting
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Most manufacturers associate coil processing with the metal forming industry. They also likely assume the punching and laser cutting combination machines consume sheet metal. Elleci S.p.A., a metal fabricator in northern Italy, has a new line in place that will require many manufacturers to alter their preconceived notions about coil consumption in a fabricating facility.
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Shop technology and 3-D CAD: Design evolution from invention to manufacturing
- By Gerald Davis
- Jul 11, 2016
- Shop Management
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Columnist Gerald Davis considers how designs evolve from invention to manufacturing and how various CAD techniques might best be used.
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Robot monitoring system designed to enhance safety
- Jul 11, 2016
- Automation and Robotics
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ABB Robotics has launched SafeMove2, the latest generation of its safety certified robot monitoring software. According to the company, the software is designed to enable closer collaboration among robots and factory workers by restricting robot motion to precisely what is needed for a specific...
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