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Electrochemical system cleans impurities from GMAW, GTAW welds
- Dec 1, 2015
- Finishing
- Product Release
Walter Surface Technologies has released the SURFOX 304 electrochemical GMAW and GTAW cleaning system. It cleans without the use of hazardous materials and without altering the parent material’s surface. A patent-pending quick-change system allows users to switch from one brush to another...
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Luvata announces achievement of lean status
- Dec 1, 2015
- Shop Management
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Luvata has announced that its manufacturing facility in Delaware, Ohio, has achieved lean status. The 792,223-sq.-ft industrial facility manufactures resistance welding electrodes, welding accessories, and copper formed products. The company committed to the pursuit of lean by establishing...
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Deere announces factory workforce adjustments
- Dec 1, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
Deere & Co. has informed about 220 employees at John Deere Seeding and Cylinder in Moline, Ill., that they will be placed on indefinite layoff effective Feb. 15, 2016. The layoffs reflect the company’s forecast that agricultural machinery sales will decrease in fiscal year 2016. Deere said...
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Welding information management software offered on multiple power sources
- Dec 1, 2015
- Arc Welding
- Product Release
As part of its Welding Intelligence™ systems, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has expanded its welding information management software to multiple power sources, including the Continuum™ GMAW machine, Dynasty® 280 DX GTAW machine, PipeWorx 400 welding system, and SubArc Digital series. The...
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Fabricators & Manufacturers Association to move headquarters to Elgin, Ill.
- Dec 1, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA) announced today plans to move its headquarters office and operations from Rockford, Ill., to Elgin, Ill. The relocation will offer greater access and convenience for FMA members, suppliers and other industry stakeholders, particularly...
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High-payload robot designed for short cycle times
- Dec 1, 2015
- Automation and Robotics
- Product Release
ABB has introduced the IRB 8700, its highest-payload, multipurpose industrial robot. It has a reach of 11.5 ft. and can handle a payload of up to 1,763 lbs. (1.1 tons with the wrist down; 1,389 lbs. with LeanID). The robot is targeted for material handling applications in the automotive and...
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The differences between stiffness and strength in metal
- By Daniel J. Schaeffler
- Dec 1, 2015
- Metals/Materials
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Many in the metals industry think that stiffness and strength are the same thing. That's not the case, especially when you are talking about metals used in automotive designs.
- From The Welder
GTAW/SMAW system delivers arc strikes as low as 5 amps
- Dec 1, 2015
- Arc Welding
- Product Release
CK Worldwide offers the MT200-AC/DC GTAW system. Its interface provides simple welding parameter adjustments, while its compact size and light weight allow for mobility and use in tight workspaces. Featuring two dynamic modes for GTAW and SMAW, the unit is suitable for welders of all skill...
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Press brake training: Passing the torch
- By Tim Heston
- Dec 1, 2015
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Southern Metalcraft Inc.’s press brake veteran will be retiring at the end of 2016, and he is now passing the torch to someone who never worked on a press brake until 2009. So how did the rookie learn so quickly? Technical aptitude plays a role. But more important than that, the veteran and rookie get along and just work well together.
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Dimplex Thermal Solutions offers global process cooling system distribution
- Nov 30, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
Kalamazoo, Mich.-based Dimplex Thermal Solutions (DTS), the North American chiller manufacturer of Koolant Koolers, has announced a strategic partnership with Glen Dimplex Deutschland, the Germany-based manufacturer of Riedel process cooling equipment, to offer global distribution of both product...
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United States Steel announces idling of Granite City Works
- Nov 30, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
United States Steel Corp., Pittsburgh, has temporarily idled its Granite City Works steelmaking and finishing operations in Granite City, Ill. The idling is part of an ongoing adjustment of steelmaking operations throughout North America to match customer demand. The company routinely adjusts...
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2016 capital spending forecast in metal fabrication: The growth continues
- By Tim Heston
- Nov 30, 2015
- Shop Management
- Article
According to the “2016 Capital Spending Forecast” from the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International, total capital spending will edge up a little more than 2 percent next year. Still, certain equipment categories, including welding and bending, may experience dramatic gains.
- From The Fabricator
Static-dissipative bubble film offers cushioning, corrosion protection
- Nov 30, 2015
- Shop Management
- Product Release
EcoCortec® offers Cor-Pak® static-dissipative bubble film. Produced with Nano-VpCI® technology, the film combines volatile corrosion inhibitors with cushioning packaging bubbles to provide protection for sensitive and delicate components. The film is suitable for various packaging...
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3 steps to optimize a finishing operation
- By Tom Morris
- Nov 30, 2015
- Finishing
- Article
Metal fabricators are pressed for time, so many don’t dedicate the time to conduct a thorough analysis of something as trivial as abrasive disc usage. That’s a mistake, because a few simple steps can produce momentum that makes a more formal investigation into abrasive usage hard to ignore.
- From The Fabricator
Friction stir welding expands its scope
- By Martin Brennan
- Nov 30, 2015
- Shop Management
- Article
Friction stir welding, which is used in projects such as the new NASA heavy-lift rocket, is now being used in more typical metal fabricating applications.
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