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USW looks for immediate relief in aluminum sector
- Jan 22, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
The president of the Pittsburgh-based United Steelworkers (USW) Intl., Leo W. Gerard, has released a statement after the White House confirmed that it has received the Section 232 report on aluminum from the Department of Commerce. In April 2017 the Department of Commerce initiated an investigation...
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Palmgren’s Bench Surface Grinder suitable for small shops
- Jan 22, 2018
- Finishing
- Product Release
Designed for use in small shops, Palmgren’s 6 by 12 Bench Surface Grinder has many of the same features found on larger units. The grinder’s Meehanite® cast-iron construction helps reduce vibrations while maintaining rigidity and accuracy. Its precision steel balls produce an extremely smooth...
MITUSA seam welding unit employs linear rails with bearing blocks
- Jan 22, 2018
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Product Release
MITUSA Inc. has introduced a seam welding unit that uses linear rails with bearing blocks to move as the seam is made on the tube or pipe. According to the company, this design gives the track a strong hold and allows free travel of the carriage. This additional strength contributes to more...
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Plasan North America names VP of business development and program management
- Jan 22, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
Plasan North America, Grand Rapids, Mich., a provider of military armor for tactical and combat vehicles, naval armor, safety components, and metal fabrication capabilities, has hired Colonel John Cavedo Jr. (retired), as vice president of business development and program management. During his...
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Volkswagen Group of America joins LIFT for automotive lightweighting research
- Jan 22, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (VWGoA) has officially joined the LIFT (Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow) institute as a Silver Member to advance the group’s research into lightweight metals for reducing the weight of future vehicles. VWGoA—which comprises Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley,...
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Meritor realigns operating segments
- Jan 22, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
Meritor Inc., a Troy, Mich.-based supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, and aftermarket systems for commercial vehicle and industrial markets, has realigned its operating segments to drive its long-term strategic objectives while assigning new staff responsibilities. Joseph Plomin has been...
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ORBIS opens dunnage design, prototyping center in South Carolina
- Jan 22, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
ORBIS® Corp., Oconomowoc, Wis., a provider of reusable packaging, has opened a 7,700-sq.-ft. dunnage design and prototyping center in Spartanburg, S.C. The facility fabricates ORBIShield® protective packaging for automotive parts. The dunnage can be integrated with reusable packaging, such as...
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Behringer LPS-T vertical plate saw features optional NC measuring device
- Jan 22, 2018
- Sawing
- Product Release
The new compact, heavy-duty LPS-T plate saw with vertical band saw blade is available from Behringer. It comes with a linear guided material table with a support surface that provides a cutting capacity of 50 in. long, 24.4 in. wide, and 24 in. high. T-slots in the table enable flexible positioning...
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IVEC Systems announces staff additions
- Jan 22, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
Muskego, Wis.-based IVEC® Systems LLC, a manufacturer of control systems, dust collection equipment, gates, sensors, and ancillary components for air filtration, has announced the appointment of two new staff members. Zach Kieser, a graduate of Milwaukee School of Engineering, has joined the...
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IRMCO adds sales engineer
- Jan 22, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
IRMCO, an Evanston, Ill.-based manufacturer of oil-free lubricants for metal stamping, forming, and tube bending, has appointed Mark Blankenbeker as sales engineer for the central Midwest region. Blankenbeker has more than 25 years of industrial sales experience and specializes in process...
- From The Welder
Women, welding, and a changing cultural landscape
- By Josh Welton
- Jan 22, 2018
- Arc Welding
- Article
The rapid-fire exposure of high-powered men in politics, entertainment, and business has sparked a movement imploring for change in the way people in power behave. Welding, too, is in need of a change in terms of how it embraces, views, and relates with female welders. Josh Welton lends his views on the subject and provides a sounding board for several women welders to share their experiences navigating the male-dominated trade.
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Big Ass Light Bar withstands tough conditions
- Jan 22, 2018
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Big Ass Light, a division of Big Ass Fans, has introduced the battery-powered LED Light Bar work light. It is designed to survive being doused and dropped, making it suitable for use on tough jobs. The work light features six brightness settings, from 80 to 5,000 lumens; 270-degree light angle,...
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Catching up with Brennan Palmiter
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jan 20, 2018
- Arc Welding
- Article
In 2008, 16-year-old Brennan Palmiter had quite the resume. He was a race car driver, a teen spokesperson for welding and the trades, and he was on the path to earning an associates degree and high school diploma at the same time. Now 25, Palmiter is embarking on a career as a robotic welding applications engineer with the same energy and enthusiasm that he had as a teen.
- From The Welder
Manual plasma cutting and gouging in 2018
- By Harry Mellott and JoAnn Bortles
- Jan 19, 2018
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
Just like upgrading your computer to keep up with the latest technology, investing in plasma tools is an important component in precision fabricating. Advancements in technology and equipment are making metal removal faster, easier, safer, and more economical. These tools and techniques can make your job less stressful and more enjoyable.
- From The Fabricator
Expert in design thinking to keynote FMA Annual Meeting
- Jan 19, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. (FMA), Elgin, Ill., has announced that Tamara Christensen, founder of the Idea Farm and faculty member at Thunderbird School of Global Management, will deliver the keynote presentation, “Transform Tension into Innovation,” on Friday, March 9, at the...
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