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Newcomb Spring acquires Pelham Precision Spring
- Jan 6, 2015
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Newcomb Spring Corp., a Decatur, Ga., supplier of custom springs and metal forms, has completed the purchase of Pelham Precision Spring Co., Greer, S.C. Newcomb Spring of North Carolina has absorbed Pelham’s equipment, tooling, and technologies and now serves existing orders and customers....
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Stainless tube imports surging from China and Korea
- Jan 6, 2015
- Metals/Materials
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Imports of seamless stainless steel tube from China and Korea are surging into the U.S. market, according to the Stainless Steel Tube Trade Advancement Committee (SSTTAC). "Imports from China through October 2014 have doubled over the same period last year based on U.S. government official...
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TÜV Rheinland Industrial Solutions appoints senior sales and business development manager
- Jan 6, 2015
- Testing and Measuring
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Boxborough, Mass.-based TÜV Rheinland Industrial Solutions (TRIS), an inspection, testing, and certification company, has appointed Larry Volkmann as senior sales and business development manager for advanced NDT and energy services. Volkmann has more than 25 years of experience in...
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Triangle launches new website
- Jan 6, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
Triangle Mfg., Oshkosh, Wis., has launched a revamped website at www.triangleoshkosh.com. Searchability and functionality have been improved to allow customers to access detailed product information, downloadable STEP and PDF files, and educational product resources. The site can function in...
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OSHA, LIA renew alliance to protect workers from exposure to laser hazards
- Jan 6, 2015
- Safety
- News Release
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Washington, D.C., has renewed an alliance with the Laser Institute of America (LIA) to help protect workers from exposure to beam and nonbeam laser hazards in industrial, construction, medical, and research workplaces. During the...
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Aluminum Workshop: Welding 6061-T6 without filler metal; choosing shielding gas for GMAW
- By Frank Armao
- Jan 6, 2015
- Aluminum Welding
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Q: I’m trying to use gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) without filler metal to join 6061-T6, and almost every weld I make cracks. What’s going on? A: A common aluminum alloy, 6061-T6 is welded every day, so we assume it must be easy to weld. Unfortunately, it isn’t. In fact, 6061 and the other...
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Deburring machine addresses finishing challenges
- Jan 6, 2015
- Finishing
- Product Release
The new Loewer DiscMaster SF series top and bottom deburring machine from AM Machinery Sales Inc. has been designed to address the problem areas most precision sheet metal and stamping shops have such as deburring up-formed parts and removing oxidation. The machine is equipped with oscillating...
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MW Industries Inc. acquires Maudlin & Son Mfg.
- Jan 6, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
MW Industries, a provider of highly engineered springs, specialty fasteners, machined parts, and other precision components in Rosemont, Ill., has acquired Kemah, Texas-based Maudlin & Son Mfg. Maudlin & Son manufactures slotted shims, coil and flat shim stock, key stock, feeler gauges, drill...
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Ace Stamping & Machine acquires MPE de Mexico
- Jan 6, 2015
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Ace Stamping, a division of RC Inc., Racine, Wis., has acquired MPE de Mexico and renamed it Ace Stamping & Metal Fab Co. Inc. de Mexico. The acquisition is Ace’s first endeavor in the metal fabrication industry and its first international exposure in manufacturing. The plant serves such...
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GMAW system introduced
- Jan 6, 2015
- Arc Welding
- Product Release
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the Continuum™ 500 industrial GMAW system. According to the company, the machine offers improved arc starts and stable arc performance for welding on thick or thin metals. The modular system, which features user-friendly controls, provides 500 amps of...
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Webinar to demonstrate flexibility of fiber-delivered lasers
- Jan 6, 2015
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
TRUMPF Inc., Farmington, Conn., will host a live webinar on Jan. 15 at 2:00 p.m. EST highlighting fiber laser cutting. The webinar will demonstrate the capabilities of TruDisk-powered laser cutting machines, showing the cutting of thin and thick materials, as well as highly reflective material....
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Parts washer’s cleaning chamber can be extended
- Jan 6, 2015
- Shop Management
- Product Release
MecWash Systems has introduced the Maxi, a fully automatic, highly customizable, self-contained aqueous cleaning system that meets aerospace, automotive, and hydraulic industry cleanliness standards. Suitable for cleaning large, individual components or small components with high volumes, the...
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Aluminum Workshop: Welding Extruded Aluminum
- By Frank Armao
- Jan 6, 2015
- Aluminum Welding
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Our experts answer questions about welding anodized aluminum involving anodized 6061-T6 extruded tubing 7075 series aluminum welds. Learn more here.
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All Metals acquired by Logic Ventures LLC
- Jan 5, 2015
- Metals/Materials
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All Metals Service & Warehousing and All Metals Transportation and Logistics, an independent toll processer and end-to-end logistics provider in Cartersville, Ga., has been acquired by Logic Ventures LLC. The acquisition comes as a result of the longstanding relationship between Logic Ventures...
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Ohio Laser opens new facility in Ohio
- Jan 5, 2015
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Ohio Laser has opened a new facility for cutting and fabricating parts and assemblies in Plain City, Ohio. By adding 22,000 sq. ft. to its campus there, the firm has realigned its production flow. The facility houses several new TRUMPF® laser machines for cutting a combination of flat plate,...
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