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SigmaTEK names marketing coordinator
- Jan 29, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
SigmaTEK Systems LLC, Cincinnati, has named Catherine Burns as the marketing coordinator.
Burns received her bachelor’s degree in strategic marketing management from Liberty University in 2017. She previously worked in the company’s finance department.
- From The Fabricator
Large-format dispensing system offered
- Jan 29, 2018
- Shop Management
- Product Release
The RD 2500 large-format dispensing table from Dispense Works Inc. combines a workbench with a built-in, precision, overhead servo XYZ gantry system. It is accessible from the front, sides, and top, requiring less operator reach to the center of the table. The T-slot table base plate has 25...
- From The Welder
Consumables Corner: Heat input and its effects on material properties
- By Nino Mascalco, Rob Koltz, and Steve Sigler
- Jan 29, 2018
- Consumables
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Columnists Nina Mascalco, Rob Koltz, and Steve Sigler dive into the world of heat input.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: Two flowmeters don’t make a right
- By Frank Armao
- Jan 26, 2018
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Frank Armao rings in the new year by cautioning welders about a poor practice that is fairly commonplace.
- From The Fabricator
Dillon line card shows workholding products
- Jan 26, 2018
- Machining
- Product Release
Dillon Mfg. has published a two-page line card that gives an overview of its line of workholding products. Among the products detailed are hard and soft chuck jaws, full grip pie jaws, collet pads and collet pad jaws, and vise jaws. Standard products are available in materials, sizes, and...
- From The Fabricator
Goudsmit Magnetics power gripper handles heavy steel parts
- Jan 26, 2018
- Materials Handling
- Product Release
Goudsmit Magnetics has introduced a magnetic power gripper. It serves as a lifting magnet for picking up or gripping heavy ferromagnetic parts, such as solid steel beams, grilles, plates, and milled parts. In addition, the compact neodymium magnet is suitable for use as a handling magnet in robotic...
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Staufen and Schuler partner to provide consulting for North American press shops
- Jan 26, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Germany-based Staufen and Schuler, Canton, Mich., have announced they are offering their combined services to provide consulting services and process optimization for press shops in North America. Process improvement experts from both companies analyze press shop processes and identify and address...
- From The Fabricator
Steel executive to keynote FMA Annual Meeting
- Jan 26, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
Ladd Hall, executive vice president of flat-rolled products for Nucor Corp., will give a keynote presentation, "Successfully Navigating an Unpredictable Steel Market," on Thursday, March 8, at the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl.’s (FMA’s) 2018 Annual Meeting. His presentation will...
- From The Fabricator
Phillips Corp. sells Haeger Insertion Machine division to PennEngineering
- Jan 26, 2018
- Assembly and Joining
- News Release
Phillips Corp., a Hanover, Md.-based supplier of manufacturing technology products and services focused on CNC machine tools and additive manufacturing, has sold its Haeger Insertion Machine division, based in Oakdale, Calif., to fastening equipment manufacturer PennEngineering, Danboro, Pa....
- From The Fabricator
Spirol’s Mark VI controller designed for series 2000 feed systems
- Jan 26, 2018
- Assembly and Joining
- Product Release
Spirol has redesigned the Mark VI controller for its series 2000 feed system. The controller has a 7-in. touchscreen display with 50-recipe storage capacity and Ethernet interface for remote access and control. The controller monitors the feed system operation and continuously adjusts the output...
- From The Fabricator
ERP software provides visibility into WIP
- By Kelly Ott
- Jan 25, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Previously when it came to enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for manufacturers, sales orders became work orders that were scheduled for production and there was no way to track costs until the entire production was completed. There was little to no visibility into work-in-process (WIP) and outside processor inventory; therefore, tracking a part’s costs associated with both was difficult to manage. Now ERP software provides metal stampers with WIP visibility and accurate cost analysis by item and operation so they know exactly where they stand not only for costs, but also inventory.
- From The Fabricator
Coe Press Equipment appoints president
- Jan 25, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Coe Press Equipment, a manufacturer of coil handling and servo roll feed equipment in Sterling Heights, Mich., has appointed Reid Coe to president, assuming the position that was vacated by Hunter Coe in September 2017 when he became CEO, replacing their father John Coe. Reid Coe has been involved...
- From The Fabricator
President Trump visits H&K Equipment
- Jan 25, 2018
- Materials Handling
- News Release
H&K Equipment Inc., a UniCarriers Americas material handling equipment dealer, welcomed President Trump to its Coraopolis, Pa., facility on Jan. 18. During his visit, the president outlined the benefits of his new tax plan for small businesses and reiterated his support for U.S. industry. “The...
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MDE awards $5 million to districts to expand CTE programs, opportunities
- Jan 25, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Lansing, Mich., has announced it has awarded $5 million in grants to 14 districts and intermediate districts to purchase specialized equipment and expand programs. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Innovation and Equipment Grants will allow...
- From The Fabricator
EVS Metal acquires automatic tool changer-equipped press brake
- Jan 25, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
EVS Metal, a Fab 40 metal fabricator and manufacturer, has acquired an Amada HG 1003 automatic tool changer press brake for its Riverdale, N.J., facility. While a typical press brake setup may take up to 35 min. for each tool change, this press brake can load a complex tool layout within 3 min.,...
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