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Bluff Mfg. adds two sales managers
- Mar 29, 2016
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Bluff Mfg., Fort Worth, Texas, a provider of material handling and warehouse safety equipment to companies throughout the U.S., Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, and South America, has added two sales managers. Based in Texas, Joe Howeth will serve as regional sales manager - South and West. He...
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- Mar 29, 2016
- Shop Management
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There are dream cars and dream jobs. Combining both has allowed J.D. Hendrickson to achieve his dream career. Here’s the short story of how he got there.
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PCX Aerostructures expands machining capacity
- Mar 29, 2016
- Machining
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Cam-Tech Mfg., a division of PCX Aerostructures, has installed a new machining center to expand production of large-format aircraft parts at its Mansfield, Texas, facility. The T1 Makino 5-axis machining center has a 59- by 51- by 78-in. envelope. PCX Aerostructures is a supplier of highly...
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Switchable magnetic ground clamps designed to stay cooler
- Mar 29, 2016
- Shop Management
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Magswitch Technology has introduced a new line of magnetic ground clamps. The second generation of the product series features a new fin design with increased surface area to help lower temperature by about 27 percent. It offers 300, 600, and 800 amps for a strong hold in the shear or vertical...
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Lincoln Electric to present aluminum welding seminar May 25-27
- Mar 29, 2016
- Aluminum Welding
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Lincoln Electric Co. will present a three-day Advanced Aluminum Welding Seminar at its Cleveland headquarters, May 25-27, 2016. The course, intended for welding engineers, technologists, technicians, and shop supervisors, will comprise about 70 percent classroom instruction and 30 percent...
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Aluminum Extruders Council elects president
- Mar 29, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), Wauconda, Ill., has elected Jeff Henderson to be its next president. Henderson succeeds Rand Baldwin, who has been the council’s president since 2000. AEC is an international association dedicated to advancing the effective use of aluminum extrusion in...
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CAD/CAM and nesting software updated with new features
- Mar 29, 2016
- Manufacturing Software
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Jetcam has launched version 19 of its Expert CAD/CAM and nesting software, which has several new features and improvements. Multisheet nesting nests parts across multiple sheets at one time. Both the standard free-form and high-performance nesters also can now nest punching parts to be common...
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Ducommun wins design contract from Airbus
- Mar 29, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Ducommun Inc. has received a contract from Airbus to produce titanium structures for engine support on the A320neo (new engine option) aircraft. Ducommun will manufacture these titanium engine support structures using its proprietary hot forming and super-plastic forming processes at its operation...
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Solid-carbide mill offers five cutting edges
- Mar 29, 2016
- Machining
- Product Release
Walter USA LLC has introduced the Prototyp Proto▪max™ ST Z-5 solid carbide milling tool for dynamic milling of steel, with secondary applications in stainless steel. The tool, which has five cutting edges, is available with a Weldon shank configuration for secure clamping, with or without...
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Motor-powered caster moves loads up to 6,000 lbs.
- Mar 29, 2016
- Materials Handling
- Product Release
Caster Concepts Inc. has introduced what it says is the first motorized industrial caster. The Drive Caster™ integrates an electric motor with an industrial caster to create a single unit that can be added to carts and racks. With a mere flip of a switch, operators can engage the ¼- or...
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Consumables Corner: Understanding welding heat input and its effects on base materials
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- Mar 28, 2016
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What guidelines should a job shop follow in regards to heat input if there is no welding procedure to fall back on? The Consumables Corner team has the answer.
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Illinois Material Handling appoints VP/GM of Bolingbrook facility
- Mar 28, 2016
- Materials Handling
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Illinois Material Handling, a member of Wolter Group LLC, has announced the appointment of Pat Ryan as vice president/general manager of its Bolingbrook, Ill., facility. Ryan’s career includes 32 years in customer service/account management and 24 years of material handling experience. He...
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OSHA updates eye and face protection standards in final rule
- Mar 28, 2016
- Safety
- News Release
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Washington, D.C., has published a final rule that updates requirements for personal protective equipment for workers in general industry, shipyards, longshoring, marine terminals, and construction. The final rule, which reflects current...
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What is a repair WPS?
- By Paul Cameron
- Mar 28, 2016
- Arc Welding
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When a code requires a repair weld procedure specification (WPS), what exactly does that mean? PWC explains.
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Manufacturing resource book released in 30th edition
- Mar 28, 2016
- Shop Management
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Industrial Press Inc. has published the 30th edition of Machinery's Handbook, a comprehensive, practical book that presents the fundamental and essential aspects of manufacturing practices. The book is designed as a reference for mechanical, manufacturing, and industrial engineers; designers;...
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