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Making metal forming math more meaningful
- By Bill Frahm
- Apr 25, 2016
- Bending and Forming
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In the world of metal forming, relying on assumptions can lead to expensive disasters. That’s why activities such as die tryout need to be based on solid math. The results of these mathematical efforts then need to be shared in a language that decision-makers can understand.
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NanoSteel delivers advanced high-strength automotive steel to General Motors
- Apr 22, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
NanoSteel®, a producer of nanostructured steel materials in Providence, R.I., has delivered its first AHSS to General Motors for initial testing. The sheet steel is expected to accelerate vehicle lightweighting initiatives focused on meeting rising global fuel economy regulations. Production of...
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Alexandria Industries receives Progress Minnesota Award
- Apr 22, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Alexandria Industries, Alexandria, Minn., has received a 2016 Progress Minnesota Award. The award program recognizes entrepreneurs, individuals, businesses, manufacturers, nonprofits, and economic development organizations for moving the Minnesota economy forward in innovative ways. Alexandria...
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Heavy-duty rotary screen designed for harsh environments
- Apr 22, 2016
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Wheelabrator has developed the new HD rotary screen designed for blast machines operating in harsh environments. Designed with harder steels in strategic locations, the rotary screen offers abrasive-resistant flighting and end bands, as well as DOM tubing. The result is an overall sturdier,...
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Feed Lease announces staff additions
- Apr 22, 2016
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Auburn Hills, Mich.-based Feed Lease Corp., a manufacturer of press feeding equipment and systems, has announced two staff appointments. Brian Thompson has been named CFO. He previously was owner of Brio Services, a business dedicated to CFO consulting, training, and management. He has a...
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Welding helmet comes with four filter options
- Apr 22, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Product Release
ArcOne® has introduced the ZigTig welding helmet as part of its Vision® series. The lightweight helmet provides full coverage and a sleek, modern design, the company reports.
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Arc/spark OES metal analyzer offers reduced measurement time
- Apr 21, 2016
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
Spectro Analytical Instruments has introduced the seventh generation of its SPECTROMAXx arc/spark optical emission spectrometry (OES) metal analyzer. The unit uses lower volumes of argon, with consumption cut from 18 to 60 percent depending on the configuration. Redesigned technology has cut...
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Staple Street Capital acquires Mid-States Supply Co.
- Apr 21, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
An affiliate of New York-based Staple Street Capital, a middle-market private equity firm, has acquired substantially all of the assets of Mid-States Supply Co., Kansas City, Mo. Mid-States is a distributor of industrial valves, pipe, automation products, fittings, steam specialty items, and...
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Micropiping launches online platform for buying/selling flanges and fittings
- Apr 21, 2016
- Shop Management
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Micropiping SRL, Piacenza, Italy, has launched an online platform at www.micropiping.com for the purchase and sale of fittings, flanges, and tie rods for the oil and gas, power, chemical, and petrochemical plant markets. The site is designed to facilitate and accelerate procurement of small and...
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A-frame cart helps hold hard-to-handle parts securely
- Apr 21, 2016
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Creform Corp. has developed an A-frame cart to hold bus entry doors and related parts in a production environment. The cart is designed to tilt the stored doors back so they stay in place before and during load/unload. A lip at the bottom of the cart adds secured holding for the lower portion of...
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Orbital ATK plant in Mississippi produces 500th large-scale rocket structure
- Apr 21, 2016
- Machining
- News Release
Orbital ATK Inc., a manufacturer of space, defense, and aviation systems, has announced that its Iuka, Miss., manufacturing plant has produced its 500th large composite rocket structure for United Launch Alliance (ULA) launch vehicles. Since its establishment in 1998, the Large Structure Center...
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All American Containers expands packaging distribution operations in Washington
- Apr 21, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
All American Containers LLC, a supplier of glass, plastic, and metal containers, has announced the expansion of its distribution operations in Port of Kalama, Wash., and the addition of new employees. The 33,000-sq.-ft. plant houses company division AAC Pacific Coast. Continued growth of the...
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AHSS remains fastest-growing automotive material, says SMDI
- Apr 21, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Over the past three years, the amount of AHSS used each year in automotive applications has been 10 percent higher than forecast by Ducker Worldwide, says the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). According to “Metallic...
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Hybrid heat exchanger eliminates flat surfaces on which particulate can settle
- Apr 21, 2016
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Fluorotherm Polymers Inc. has introduced the Fluorotherm® hybrid frame heat exchanger for ultrapure and aggressive chemical heating and cooling. The product has been designed for use in pickling and temperature control of acid baths in the steel, pipe, wire, and galvanizing industries. The...
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Plate beveler creates bevels up to ¾ in. wide
- Apr 21, 2016
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Product Release
Heck Industries has introduced the model 4000 Bevel-Mill plate beveler, designed for edge beveling for weld preparation and finish chamfering. The 22-lb. tool uses a 4-HP motor to create bevels up to ¾ in. wide at 5 to 6 FPM. Features include variable angle, trigger operation, and available...
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