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Self-clinching nuts install in ultrathin sheets with minimal footprint
- Apr 21, 2016
- Assembly and Joining
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New PEM® Type SMPP™ self-clinching nuts from PennEngineering® install permanently in ultrathin stainless steel sheet assemblies that have limited space for attachment hardware. With 0.065-in. height and 0.220-in. dia., they provide a minimal footprint in stainless steel sheets as thin as 0.025...
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Repeating certain exercises is a fundamental part of learning a skill. Running stringers is one such exercise for anyone learning to weld. It also helps to listen to the instructor explain how it’s done.
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Electron Beam Eng. adds laser marking services
- Apr 20, 2016
- Shop Management
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Electron Beam Eng. Inc., Anaheim, Calif., an electron beam and laser beam welding company, has added laser marking services for etching and engraving metals and ceramics. The noncontact process permanently marks products using a laser beam that quickly passes over the surface of the desired...
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PTM Corp. completes building addition
- Apr 20, 2016
- Bending and Forming
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PTM Corp. has completed a 29,600-sq.-ft. addition to the west end of its Plant 1 in Fair Haven, Mich. The company has invested more than $2.7 million into the project, which includes a 15-ton bridge crane and a 550-ton AIDA mechanical press. The addition is designed for future expansion to the...
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Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT named Best New Welding Product Supplier
- Apr 20, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT®, a U.K.-based manufacturer of weld purging equipment, has been named a winner in the Welding World Awards presented by the Association of Welding Distributors.
The company won in the category of Best New Welding Product Supplier.
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Filter products help extend life of hydraulic lubrication system components
- Apr 20, 2016
- Shop Management
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Eaton has launched its line of EasyFit™ exchange filter elements for power generation, oil and gas, steel and metal, marine, and mining applications that require filtering of abrasive fluids, cooling lubricants, or water-based fluids. The products fit into many styles of filter systems. The...
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Economic impact study shows continued strength of domestic aluminum industry
- Apr 20, 2016
- Metals/Materials
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A new study shows the continued importance of the U.S. aluminum industry to the national economy. Research conducted by economic research firm John Dunham & Associates found that the domestic aluminum industry directly employs nearly 161,000 workers and contributes more than $75 billion to the...
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NIMS, Gene Haas Foundation announce scholarships for young manufacturing talent
- Apr 20, 2016
- Machining
- News Release
Fairfax, Va.-based National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), a standards and certification body serving the precision manufacturing industry, and the Gene Haas Foundation (GHF), which provides scholarships to schools for students entering technical training programs, are partnering to...
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Report focuses on challenges, market opportunities in U.S. steel sector
- Apr 20, 2016
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Global law firm White & Case and global management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG), in collaboration with Debtwire, a fixed income intelligence service, have released “Losing strength: US steel industry analysis,” a publication that captures the latest developments and market...
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Soldering products introduced
- Apr 20, 2016
- Assembly and Joining
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Forney Industries offers a line of soldering items that includes nearly 130 products. Packaging is color-coded for plumbing, electrical, general, and specialty work. The product line also offers lead-free options, comprised of silver and other environmentally friendly and recyclable...
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Posco establishes operations in Indiana
- Apr 20, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Posco, a multinational steel producer based in Pohang, South Korea, has announced plans to build a wire rod processing center at the Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville, Ind., creating up to 60 high-wage jobs by 2018. The $19 million project includes a 136,000-sq.-ft. facility, which will be the...
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Articulated robot applications to lift industrial robotics market through 2020
- Apr 20, 2016
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- News Release
According to “Industrial Robotics Market in the U.S. 2016-2020,” a market study released by London-based Technavio, the industrial robotics market in the U.S. is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 12.25 percent during the forecast period. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the market...
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AEM launches election-themed app to educate voters on manufacturing issues
- Apr 20, 2016
- Shop Management
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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Milwaukee, has launched a new smartphone game through its I Make America campaign to engage and educate voters on manufacturing issues this election season. The I Make America (IMA) Game is available to download for free through the Apple Store,...
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Bench grinders made for heavy-duty use
- Apr 20, 2016
- Finishing
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Palmgren’s Powergrind™ XP bench grinders are designed for heavy-duty grinding, cleaning, deburring, chamfering, and sharpening jobs. According to the manufacturer, the grinders provide four to seven times longer duty cycles and eight times less speed degradation in comparison to other brands....
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Protective gloves include touchscreen capability
- Apr 20, 2016
- Safety
- Product Release
Ergodyne has released the ProFlex® Trades series gloves. Included are a mix of eight updated and six new models. The new models feature touchscreen capability, enhanced cut resistance, and improved abrasion resistance, the manufacturer says. Incorporated technologies include abrasion-resistant...
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