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Hayes installs corrugated curver for the U.S. market
- Feb 18, 2016
- Metals/Materials
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New Zealand-based Hayes Intl., with a U.S. location in Moundridge, Kan., has installed a corrugated curver at Bridger Steel in Montana. The fully automated machine will allow the company to smooth-curve 2.67- by 7/8-in.-deep corrugated sheets for such applications as radius roof curves, liquid...
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Air plasma systems handle automated, mechanized cutting
- Feb 18, 2016
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ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced ESAB A-series air plasma systems for automated and mechanized cutting. The compact A40, A60, A80, and A120 plasma cutters provide an 80 percent duty cycle at their respective rated outputs of 40, 60, 80, and 120 amps. Production cutting and piercing...
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EVS Metal acquires Amada laser cutting system for New Hampshire facility
- Feb 18, 2016
- Laser Cutting
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Riverdale, N.J.-based metal fabrication, machining, and finishing shop EVS Metal Inc. has added an Amada FOM2 3015 NT RI laser cutting system with rotary index to its manufacturing facility in New Hampshire. According to the company, the laser offers expanded process range, high-speed cutting...
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CFO survey reveals confidence among U.S. midsized industrial manufacturers for 2016
- Feb 18, 2016
- Shop Management
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Prime Advantage, a group purchasing organization for midsized manufacturers, has announced the findings of its eighth edition of the CFO Survey, revealing the financial projections and top concerns of industrial manufacturing companies. The results show that optimism in manufacturing among the...
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Caterpillar announces new responsibilities for officers
- Feb 18, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Ill., has announced several administrative changes. Doug Hoerr, previously vice president with responsibility for the Wear Components & Aftermarket Distribution division, has been named as vice president with responsibility for the Material Handling & Underground...
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Three-fluted drill introduced
- Feb 18, 2016
- Machining
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Mapal Dr. Kress KG offers the Tritan-Drill three-fluted drill for use on a variety of steel, cast materials, and nonferrous metals. Its geometry is designed for optimum chip removal and a low cutting pressure, producing rounder bores and reducing burr formation, says the company. The drill can...
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Thinking about submerged arc welding?
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- Feb 18, 2016
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Knowing your applications will help you determine what auxiliary equipment you need to manipulate a submerged arc welding head and get the productivity you want.
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Carbide burr offers high metal removal rates
- Feb 18, 2016
- Finishing
- Product Release
The Cast Cut carbide burr from Pferd Inc. is designed for work on cast iron. It offers a high stock removal rate with a smooth milling action to reduce vibration and noise, the manufacturer states. The burr’s tooth geometry helps it achieve stock removal rates up to 100 percent higher than...
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Improving metal forming performance
- By Bill Frahm
- Feb 18, 2016
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What does your stamping operation do to improve metal forming efficiency? The key is to learn more about the metal, conduct practice runs in the virtual world, and pass along knowledge to co-workers.
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- By Tim Heston
- Feb 17, 2016
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3-D software may be bringing two different crafts, sheet metal fabrication and machining, just a little closer together.
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Steel Dynamics announces management appointments
- Feb 17, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Steel producer and metal recycler Steel Dynamics Inc., Fort Wayne, Ind., has created three new leadership positions to coincide with the March 31, 2016, retirement of company co-founder Richard P. Teets Jr., executive vice president of steelmaking and president/COO of steel operations. Teets will...
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Superior Machining & Fabrication upgrades machine shop to serve aerospace sector
- Feb 17, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
As part of Superior Machining & Fabrication’s expansion into the aerospace sector, the Muenster, Texas-based manufacturer has upgraded its 110,000-sq.-ft. machine shop. Changes include the addition of CAD/CAM software, a larger 5-axis bridge mill for hard metals, and a 5-axis SNK bridge mill....
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MEC receives FMA 2016 Industry Award
- Feb 17, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Mayville Engineering Company Inc. (MEC), Mayville, Wis., a contract manufacturer offering metal fabrication, tube bending, tanks, and prototyping, has received the FMA 2016 Industry Award from Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. (FMA), Rockford, Ill. The award is presented to a top...
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Lincoln Electric releases 2016 training seminar schedule for all instruction levels
- Feb 17, 2016
- Arc Welding
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Through its Welding School and Technical Training department, Lincoln Electric has announced it will offer a diverse selection of educational programming at its Cleveland headquarters throughout 2016. Multiday seminars will offer training on topics from welding basics and specific alloy...
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Gear Motions names VP of Buffalo operations
- Feb 17, 2016
- Shop Management
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Precision gear manufacturer Gear Motions has named Paul Andruszko vice president of its Buffalo, N.Y., operations, which includes its Oliver/Pro-Gear and Niagara Gear divisions. Andruszko joined Gear Motions in 1988 as a manufacturing engineer in the company’s Niagara Gear division. He has...
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