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Cartridge collectors offer up to 85,000 CFM
- Jan 3, 2018
- Shop Management
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Clean Air America Inc. has introduced the BRAHM™ series of cartridge collectors, offering up to 85,000 CFM. Features include a decreased can velocity, lower internal static pressure losses, refined control loops on the variable-frequency drive, and enhanced pulsing algorithms that increase filter...
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Toggle clamps available in numerous styles, sizes
- Jan 3, 2018
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Toggle clamps from Carr Lane Mfg. are made in the U.S. to provide fast, easy workholding, says the company. Styles include horizontal and vertical handle hold-down, push/pull models, latch-action clamps, toggle pliers, and air-powered clamps. They are available in a variety of sizes and holding...
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Associated Equipment Co. acquires American Weldquip
- Jan 3, 2018
- Arc Welding
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Associated Equipment Co. has purchased American Weldquip, Sharon Center, Ohio, a manufacturer of GMAW guns, robotic torches, and related accessories. Associated Equipment Co. is the parent company of Profax, Pearland, Texas, a manufacturer of torches for GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW, and arc gouging, as...
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ISM ROB: December PMI® at 59.7 percent; 16 of 18 industries reported growth
- Jan 3, 2018
- Shop Management
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in December, and the overall economy grew for the 103rd consecutive month, said the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business®. The report was issued Jan. 3 by Timothy R. Fiore, CPSM, C.P.M., Chair of the...
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Better material surface, better laser cutting
- Jan 3, 2018
- Laser Cutting
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When it comes to laser cutting, material surface quality matters, and a recent study on laser cutting hot-rolled material quantifies its importance.
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Flatbed digital cutting system available
- Jan 3, 2018
- Plasma Cutting
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Zünd offers a multifunctional flatbed digital cutting system capable of processing a range of industrial materials with a continually expanding selection of cutting, routing, punching, and marking tools. A variety of automated material loading/offloading, robotics, and work flow options are...
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Nonwoven and interleaf flap wheels blend, finish, polish stainless steel
- Jan 3, 2018
- Finishing
- Product Release
Wendt USA offers nonwoven and interleaf flap wheels for the metal fabrication and polishing industries. They allow users to achieve a uniform satin or matte finish on stainless steel tanks, food service equipment, automotive wheels, and architectural parts without heat buildup. The are available in...
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Deburring machine handles thin sheet to heavy plate
- Jan 2, 2018
- Finishing
- Product Release
The Weber PT deburring machine is designed for laser-cut, punched, and nibbled parts. It handles deburring, rounding, descaling, and surface grinding of thin sheets and heavy plates. Up to four grinding stations allow for all machining variations. A CBF station can be installed for a perfect...
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FabMetals to expand, add jobs
- Jan 2, 2018
- Shop Management
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Metal fabricating company FabMetals, New Carlisle, Ohio, is investing up to $8 million in an expansion that is expected to create 20 to 25 new jobs. Established in 1986, the company is building a 40,000-sq.-ft. facility. It currently employs about 25 full-time workers and 25 to 30 temporary...
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Sintavia breaks ground on new advanced manufacturing plant
- Jan 2, 2018
- Additive Manufacturing
- News Release
Sintavia LLC, Davie, Fla., a Tier 1 metal additive manufacturer, recently broke ground on its new 55,000-sq.-ft. advanced manufacturing facility located in Hollywood, Fla. The $15 million facility, expected to open in late 2018, is the first of its kind to employ lean manufacturing principles for...
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Flint Cliffs Mfg. completes ISO 9001:2015 certification
- Jan 2, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
Burlington, Iowa-based Flint Cliffs Mfg., a provider of contract metal fabrication, powder coating, and painting, has completed the ISO 9001:2015 quality certification process. The firm’s equipment and painting capabilities include machining, profile cutting, forming, welding, and powder coating....
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Miller Welding Machine Co. names president, announces leadership changes
- Jan 2, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
Brookville, Pa.-based Miller Welding & Machine Co. (MWM), a metals manufacturing partner for OEMs, has named Eric D. Miller has been named president. This marks the third generation of leadership for the family-owned business. As president, Miller is responsible for all operations at the three MWM...
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Union Partners acquires Automotive Steel Technical Center
- Jan 2, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Union Partners, Oak Brook, Ill., has purchased Heidtman Steel's Automotive Steel Technical Center located in Gibraltar, Mich., adjacent to Lee Steel, one of Union Partners' portfolio companies. Union Partners will use the 9,500-sq.-ft. facility for testing and research in working with mills and...
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Commercial Metals Co. to acquire certain U.S. rebar assets from Gerdau
- Jan 2, 2018
- Metals/Materials
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Commercial Metals Co., a manufacturer and recycler of steel and metal products in Irving, Texas, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain U.S. rebar steel mill and fabrication assets from Gerdau S.A., a producer of long and specialty steel products in the...
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Rockford Systems appoints vice president of finance
- Jan 2, 2018
- Safety
- News Release
Rockford, Ill.-based Rockford Systems LLC, a provider of machine safeguarding systems, has appointed Bill Holliday as vice president of finance, effective January 1, 2018. Holliday succeeds Ken Kranz, who is retiring from the company in March 2018. Holliday has more than 35 years of financial...
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