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Compact fiber laser offered
- Nov 27, 2015
- Laser Cutting
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LVD Strippit has introduced the Phoenix FL fiber laser. The compact machine features a welded steel frame construction that helps minimize deformation caused by high acceleration to improve overall machine accuracy. Powered by a high-efficiency, solid-state doped fiber laser source, the fiber...
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Wagner Group acquires C.A. Technologies
- Nov 27, 2015
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Wagner Group, Elgin, Ill., has announced the acquisition of C.A. Technologies LLC, a manufacturer of spray guns, paint finishing equipment, precision atomizing nozzles, and aircaps based in Louisville, Colo. Wagner Group manufactures liquid coating, powder coating, and dispensing...
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Compact angle grinder’s slim handle designed for continuous use
- Nov 27, 2015
- Power Tools
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Fein has introduced the ErgoGrip (rat tail) compact angle grinders with a new, narrow handle, extended toward the rear to help prevent operator fatigue. The slim, convex handle is 4.75 in. long to allow operators to achieve comfortable control, even when wearing heavy welders’ gloves. The...
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Die Science: Training new tool- and diemakers
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- Nov 27, 2015
- Bending and Forming
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I must get two or three calls a week from companies needing tool- and diemakers, die maintenance specialists, or die repair specialists. The demand for skilled labor has skyrocketed in the last year or so. Unfortunately, most of the time I can’t help them. The Dwindling Talent Pool...
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Miller Electric redesigns website
- Nov 27, 2015
- Arc Welding
- News Release
Appleton, Wis.-based arc welding product manufacturer Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has unveiled a redesigned website at www.millerwelds.com. The site has been streamlined and optimized for use on mobile devices. Visitors can log in to the site or through a social media account and create a profile...
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Plasma/oxyfuel cutting machine offers faster rapid speed
- Nov 27, 2015
- Oxyfuel Cutting
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Koike Aronson has introduced the Mastergraph EX2 CNC plasma/oxyfuel cutting machine. It features a 1,400-IPM rapid speed, with a contour speed of 600 IPM. The 6-HP servo drives and low-backlash planetary gearboxes with new linear bearings help ensure smooth motion and excellent cut quality, the...
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Portable scissor lifts transport heavy loads between workcells
- Nov 25, 2015
- Materials Handling
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Verti-Lift has introduced a line of portable scissor lifts for moving heavy loads between workcells. They are available as electric hydraulic with push-button hand pendant or manually foot-operated. Features include heavy-duty cylinders, lifetime-lubricated bearings, safety maintenance blocks,...
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Ultraform Industries takes delivery of 400-ton servo press
- Nov 25, 2015
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Ultraform Industries Inc., a metal forming company in Romeo, Mich., has taken delivery of its first Aida 400-ton servo press. Production is slated to begin in January 2016. The servo can run forward and reverse without stopping and restarting, producing equal tonnage in both directions. It does...
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44-ton electric press brake introduced
- Nov 25, 2015
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
SafanDarley has introduced the 44-ton E-brake Ergonomic, portable, high-speed electric press brake. It offers a working length of 5 ft., an open height of 23 in. standard, and a 12-in. stroke standard for bending small parts. Rapid acceleration and deceleration of the electrical servo-driven...
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40-ton electric press brake is portable
- Nov 25, 2015
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
Cincinnati Incorporated has introduced the all-electric Goform 40-ton press brake for small parts up to 0.25 in. thick and less than 50 lbs. It offers a 10-in. stroke and 17-in. open height for jobs requiring tall tools and adapters. The 6-axis backgauge is suitable for basic and complex parts....
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Industrial fiber laser incorporates programmable pulse shaping, triggering
- Nov 25, 2015
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
nLIGHT has introduced the nLIGHT alta prime™ industrial fiber laser. It is available at power levels from 500 W to 1 kW for metal cutting and welding applications. According to the company, the laser has the fastest modulation rate and shortest pulse rise-and-fall times available in a...
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Sheet metal gripper operates in tight spaces
- Nov 25, 2015
- Shop Management
- Product Release
De-Sta-Co has added a sheet metal gripper to its Accelerate® collection of lightweight tooling. The compact tool features a patent-pending, nonprotruding jaw design that eliminates the need for additional clearance around the stamping die set. The modular 0.6-lb. gripper offers 33-ms...
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Configurable ERP software’s production engine offers supply/demand visibility
- Nov 24, 2015
- Shop Management
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KeyedIn® Solutions has released version 5 of its KeyedIn Manufacturing Cloud ERP system. This configurable, extensible software features a production engine that delivers real-time visibility of supply and demand for comprehensive production control. Integration with other software systems is...
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Epic Systems appoints project engineer
- Nov 24, 2015
- Shop Management
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Epic Systems Inc., a St. Louis- based design and build firm, has hired Jacob Becker as project engineer. Becker has a degree in electrical automation technology and control system technology from Ranken Technical College. His responsibilities include electrical design, HMI design, project...
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CAD program includes new tools for improved fabrication and assembly design
- Nov 24, 2015
- Manufacturing Software
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IronCAD has announced its 2016 product release, which the company reports includes improvements for customers working in the fabrication and assembly sector. Sheet metal improvements include a new sketched bend command, which allows the creation of more complex bending operations. Users can...
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