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- From The Fabricator
Plasma and oxyfuel: A productive combination
- By Douglas Shuda
- Oct 13, 2014
- Oxyfuel Cutting
- Article
Gaining flexibility to match individual plate fabrication requirements using both mechanized oxyfuel and plasma cutting can make plate cutting far more efficient. As these technologies advance, fabricators can produce their parts smarter, faster, with the highest quality, and at lower cost. Regardless, the choice to use these technologies on separate machines or on one system is as individual as the application requirements.
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How two green lubricant-makers landed on auto OEMs’ A-lists
- By Kate Bachman
- Oct 13, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Gain insight into the arduous process of getting the official stamp of approval as a supplier to the automakers by reading how two green lubricant suppliers landed on the A-list.
- From The Welder
Weld shop 101
- By Samantha Noland
- Oct 13, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
According to the American Welding Society (AWS), there will be a shortage of approximately 290,000 welders in the U.S. by 2020. Education doesn’t fall on the shoulders of just high schools, community colleges, and technical programs, it also rests with industry professionals who have the space, equipment, and the expertise on staff to demonstrate the best practices. Arming educators with this information will only help make the next generation of welders that much stronger. For those of you who are in areas where getting hands-on training for industry leaders isn’t possible, here are a few questions educators tend to ask.
- From The Fabricator
Every day should be Manufacturing Day
- By Dan Davis
- Oct 11, 2014
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Manufacturing Day has come and gone, but if metal fabricators really want to see people forget the old stereotypes associated with manufacturing, they should take every opportunity to welcome the general public into their facilities--not just waiting for one special day out of the year.
- From The Fabricator
Wabash National recognizes Lafayette Steel & Aluminum as top supplier
- Oct 10, 2014
- Shop Management
- News Release
Wabash National Corp., Lafayette, Ind., has recognized Lafayette Steel & Aluminum as the winner of its 2014 Supply Chain Leadership and Performance Pinnacle Supplier Award. The award recognizes Lafayette’s excellent service and performance in reducing costs and providing proactive solutions for...
- From The Fabricator
Nu-Way Industries hires executive VP, sales and marketing
- Oct 10, 2014
- Shop Management
- News Release
Contract metal fabricator and assembler Nu-Way Industries, Des Plaines, Ill., has announced the appointment of Joe Fijak as executive vice president, sales and marketing. He has more than 30 years of experience in high-tech and mechanical systems industries. Fijak has worked on division...
- From The Welder
Lincoln Electric hosts Girl Scouts for STEM learning event
- Oct 10, 2014
- Arc Welding
- News Release
Cleveland-based Lincoln Electric teamed up with the Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio for a STEM learning program on Oct. 4, designed to introduce many of the girls to the welding and manufacturing fields. Girl Scout Cadettes in grades 6, 7, and 8 met with some of the women who help run Lincoln...
- From The Fabricator
AME announces scholarship winners
- Oct 10, 2014
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), Rolling Meadows, Ill., has announced the winners of the 2014 Dr. Sherrie Ford Manufacturing as a Career Path Scholarship. The scholarship—an initiative supported by AME’s scholarship funding arm, AME Institute, and Kronos Inc.—is awarded to...
- From The Fabricator
TRUMPF names VP of technical service
- Oct 10, 2014
- Shop Management
- News Release
TRUMPF Inc., Farmington, Conn., a provider of fabricating machinery and industrial lasers for flexible sheet metal processing, has promoted James Rogowski to vice president, technical service. He is responsible for technical services and training for the company’s machine tools installed across...
- From The Fabricator
Camfil APC appoints global executive VP
- Oct 9, 2014
- Shop Management
- News Release
Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC), Jonesboro, Ark., a manufacturer of dust, fume, and mist collection equipment, has appointed Alan O'Connell as executive vice president in charge of worldwide operations. He has served with Camfil APC's parent company, the Camfil Group, Stockholm, for more...
- From The Fabricator
U. S. Steel names VP of international trade and global public policy
- Oct 9, 2014
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
United States Steel Corp., Pittsburgh, has appointed Debbie Leilani Shon to vice president - international trade and global public policy. Based in the company’s Washington, D.C., office, she is responsible for the company's international trade strategy, manages all trade enforcement actions, and...
- From The Fabricator
TimkenSteel to build $40 million facility in Ohio
- Oct 9, 2014
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
North Canton, Ohio-based TimkenSteel, a provider of customized alloy steel products and services, has announced its decision to locate an advanced quench-and-temper facility in northeast Ohio. The $40 million facility, which will be fully operational within two years, will perform heat-treat...
- From The Fabricator
Beckwood Press to supply seven-press part forming package to aerospace industry supplier
- Oct 9, 2014
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Beckwood Press Co., St. Louis, has announced it will supply a seven-press part forming package to a U.S.-based manufacturer of aircraft structures, airframe assemblies, and aerospace MRO. The package comprises Triform sheet hydroforming presses, stretch forming machines, and hot joggle presses....
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Mayville Eng. Co. named one of Wisconsin's largest closely held companies
- Oct 9, 2014
- Shop Management
- News Release
Mayville Eng. Co. Inc. (MEC), a provider of contract manufacturing, tube forming, metal fabrication, coatings, and assembly in Mayville, Wis., was recognized at the annual Wisconsin 75 event as being one of the largest closely held companies in the state. The company has manufacturing...
- From The Fabricator
PEP Technology names account representative
- Oct 9, 2014
- Manufacturing Software
- News Release
Irvine, Calif.-based PEP Technology, a developer of CAM software with job quoting and automatic nesting capabilities that interfaces to several ERP and CAD programs, has hired Matt Zdinak as an account representative for its ERP/CAD/CAM software division. He has more than 14 years of sales...
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