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High-powered fiber translates into a more versatile tool
- By Dan Davis
- Oct 16, 2014
- Laser Cutting
- Blog Post
A new 6-kW fiber laser cutting machine holds the potential to expand the cutting opportunities for metal fabricators.
Record results reported at wire and Tube China 2014
- Oct 16, 2014
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
The recent staging of wire and Tube China 2014 in Shanghai closed to record results: 1,461 exhibitors presented technology, machinery, and products from the wire, cable, and tube processing industries to more than 38,000 visitors. In addition to the strong Chinese participation and many...
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Metal fab fortifies TV treehouses
- By Kate Bachman
- Oct 16, 2014
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
Pete Nelson, show host and treehouse builder on Animal Planet’s Treehouse Masters, sought help refurbishing and fortifying a bridge stairway, and support foundation of the first two treehouses he had built on his original property for his own children. Building the treehouses had launched his successful treehouse-building business, Nelson Treehouse and Supply, Fall City, Wash. Nelson’s creations—and their design and build—is the subject of the wildly popular show. How does a man fortify a weather-beaten treehouse? The answer, my friend, is fabbing in the wind. Metal fabricator Architectural Elements stepped up to help.
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Murata Machinery USA marks 40 years in business
- Oct 16, 2014
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
Charlotte, N.C.-based Murata Machinery USA Inc., a provider of high-production machine tools and industrial automation, celebrates its 40th year in business in 2014. The firm offers sales, service, and support of the Muratec brand in North America. The company, a subsidiary of Murata Machinery...
- From The Fabricator
Sales and operations planning meets contract fabrication
- By Dan Marino
- Oct 16, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
O’Neal Manufacturing Services, one of the country’s largest contract fabricators, has implemented a strategy called sales and operations planning, or S&OP, a process designed to improve not just sales forecasting, but the entire enterprise.
- From The Fabricator
Software’s cutting model increases waterjet machine predictability
- Oct 16, 2014
- Waterjet Cutting
- Product Release
OMAX® Corp. has released Intelli-MAX® 21 software for its JetMachining® centers. Featuring a fourth-generation cutting model, the new version optimizes tool paths automatically and provides predictability of cutting speeds, taper, and jet lag. The cutting model within the software builds upon...
- From The Fabricator
Metal Sales outfits 2014 Greenbuild LivingHome in New Orleans
- Oct 16, 2014
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Roof and wall panels from Metal Sales™, Louisville, Ky., will be showcased on the 2014 Greenbuild LivingHome demonstration home at the 2014 Greenbuild International Expo in New Orleans, Oct. 22-23. The 1,550-sq.-ft. modular home meets LEED® for Home Platinum requirements and will be available to...
- From The Fabricator
Still Building America: Calling young metalworkers
- By Josh Welton
- Oct 16, 2014
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
I’d like to introduce a new project I’m working on for The FABRICATOR®, “Still Building America.” I will continue to write my normal bimonthly posts about welding in addition to starting a new series focusing on youngish (under 35), skilled tradespeople, manufacturing entrepreneurs,...
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Intelligrated appoints new executive VP/GM for software group
- Oct 16, 2014
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Cincinnati-based Intelligrated®, a North American-based automated material handling systems provider, has appointed Kevin Roach as executive vice president and general manager of its software group. Based in Atlanta, Roach works with senior management to grow the company’s fulfillment...
- From The Fabricator
Combination punch/right-angle shear made for short component runs
- Oct 16, 2014
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Product Release
Prima Power has introduced the SGe5 Combi punch and right-angle shear. Using servo electric motors for low power consumption and low noise levels, they operate without human intervention from the blank to automated sorting. Suitable for short runs of components, the machine enables the mixing of...
- From The Fabricator
Cole-Tuve named as exclusive distributor in U.S., Canada for Apollo s.r.l.
- Oct 16, 2014
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- News Release
Cole-Tuve Inc., White Marsh, Md., has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for the U.S. and Canada by Apollo s.r.l., a manufacturer of high-speed CNC tube and pipe punching and drilling machines based in Italy. Apollo manufactures 22 different hydraulic punching machines for punching and...
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Communication protocol added to encoders
- Oct 16, 2014
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Heidenhain offers the use of Siemens Drive-CLiQ communication protocol in its ECN/EQN 1300 optical absolute encoders. The Ethernet-based protocol interfaces with Sinamics control systems. It has a speed of 100 Mbit/sec. and a cycle time of 31.25 μs. Motion control system components with the...
Putting the finish first
- By Eric Lundin
- Oct 16, 2014
- Finishing
- Article
R & B Wagner, Milwaukee, has had a primary role in the construction industry for more than 100 years. From its early days as a blacksmith shop, the company has grown to become a designer and manufacturer of handrail components and systems; a contract manufacturer for OEMs; and a first-rate finishing company, providing top-notch polishing services for other fabricators and manufacturers. Manufacturing Operations Manager Kane Behling and President Rick Kettler shared the company’s story with Editor Eric Lundin.
- From The Fabricator
Caster made for heavy-duty use
- Oct 16, 2014
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Caster Concepts has introduced the new 87 series caster. Designed for heavy-duty industrial applications, the maintenance-free caster carries a load evenly over a radially loaded precision ball bearing. A forged steel top-plate stabilizes the bearing, and a precision-machined yoke base helps...
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Improving metal cutting productivity
- By Matt Lacroix
- Oct 15, 2014
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
“Benchmark Survey of Industrial Metal-Cutting Organization,” by the LENOX® Institute of Technology, identified three areas that fabricators need to focus on to improve efficiency and productivity in sawing operations.
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