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AMT VP receives NCDMM’s Lawrence J. Rhoades Award
- May 11, 2015
- Shop Management
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AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology, McLean, Va., has announced that Vice President – Strategic Planning Paul Warndorf has been selected by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) for the Lawrence J. Rhoades Award. Rhodes was a former chairman of the...
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Solar Atmospheres receives first MedAccred accreditation
- May 11, 2015
- Shop Management
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Souderton, Pa.-based Solar Atmospheres Inc. has become the first company to receive MedAccred accreditation. Performance Review Institute (PRI) states that MedAccred is an industry-managed supply chain oversight program designed to bolster patient safety. It does this through clarification of...
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- May 11, 2015
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Steel Tank Institute-Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI-SPFA), Lake Zurich, Ill., has recognized member companies in 13 product categories with its Steel Tank and Fabricated Product of the Year Awards for 2014. The awards recognize a product’s promotional value, uniqueness, design and...
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Shimco president/CEO named Professional of the Year
- May 11, 2015
- Shop Management
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Shimco, a manufacturer of precision parts, laminated and edge-bonded shims, tapers, and spacers in Markham, Ont., has announced that President/CEO and owner Peter Voss has been recognized by Worldwide Branding as Professional of the Year for showing dedication, leadership, and excellence in...
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Metro Chicago Exports launches small-business grant program, export seminars
- May 11, 2015
- Shop Management
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Metro Chicago Exports (MCE) has launched a grant program to help small to medium-sized enterprises grow in international trade, specifically through export initiatives. The $225,000 program, funded by JPMorgan Chase, will award grants up to $5,000 to businesses throughout northeastern Illinois....
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Burr Oak Tool names Shinwa do Brasil as representative
- May 11, 2015
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Burr Oak Tool Inc., Sturgis, Mich., has entered into an agreement with Shinwa do Brasil of Sao Paulo, Brazil, to represent the Oak line of coil manufacturing machines, tube processing machines, replacement parts, and services to the Brazilian and South American market. Shinwa provides...
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Going beyond OSHA regulations for manganese exposure
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- Safety
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Complying with OSHA guidelines for manganese exposure during welding may not be doing welders any favors. One Oregon metal fabricator invited OSHA into its shop to look for ways to reduce the potential of manganese exposure. The combination of low-manganese welding wire and proper ventilation positioning appears to have cleared the air on this subject.
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Metal fabrication ripe for consolidation, or not?
- By Tim Heston
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- Shop Management
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Will the custom metal fabrication business become more consolidated in the years to come? It's hard today, but more than likely, it will depend on the fabricator's customer base.
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Sheet metal worker Paul Ziegman puts in long days building stainless steel kitchen equipment for restaurants and other food-service businesses in and around Spokane, Wash. He recently opened his own such business using the same equipment and skill set.
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Trust, respect, and the skilled trades
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Reciprocating surface grinder available
- May 8, 2015
- Finishing
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Knuth Machine Tools USA has introduced the HFS-B VC series reciprocating surface grinder. It comes with a programmable Siemens PLC, magnetic clamping plate, and coolant and exhaust system with complete particle filtration. Table size is 10 by 20 in. to 16 by 31 in., and the grinding wheel size...
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Cooling vests maintain 58 degrees F for four hours
- May 8, 2015
- Safety
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Ergodyne has added three new cooling vests to its Chill-Its® phase change series. They offer a honeycomb cooling pack design for flexibility and a short, wide design for improved mobility for wearers. The adjustable hook-and-loop closure on the shoulders and waist allows for a customizable fit....
Ametek acquires Global Tubes
- May 8, 2015
- Tube and Pipe Production
- News Release
Ametek Inc., Berwyn, Pa., a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, has acquired Global Tubes, a manufacturer of high-precision, small-diameter metal tubing. Global Tubes—which comprises Fine Tubes, based in Plymouth, U.K., and Superior Tube, based in...
Xiris signs NDT Technologies as agent in India
- May 8, 2015
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Xiris Automation, Burlington, Ont., has signed NDT Technologies Ltd. as its exclusive distributor in India of Xiris products for the tube and pipe and welding industries, including the WI2000p postweld inspection system and the XVC weld camera product line. A distributor of NDT and inspection...
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Off-the-shelf chamber designed for titanium welding
- May 8, 2015
- Arc Welding
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West Country Welding Supplies has partnered with Mbraun to introduce an off-the-shelf welding chamber for the titanium and special metals welding market. The chamber reaches 10 PPM oxygen in about 10 min. The chamber is equipped with a shaded, sliding eye shield and internal lighting, as well...
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