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Penn College adds metal fabrication degree
- Oct 9, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, Pa., has announced it now offers an associate degree in metal fabrication technology.
The two-year program provides students with foundational skills in machining and welding.
- From The Welder
Amada Miyachi America completes ISO 9001 recertification process
- Oct 9, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Amada Miyachi America Inc., manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micromachining equipment and systems in Monrovia, Calif., has completed the ISO 9001 recertification process for its quality management system. As part of recertification, the company validated each...
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Beckwood Press announces corporate headquarters relocation
- Oct 9, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Beckwood Press Co., a manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses, automation systems, and precision forming equipment, has announced plans to transition its corporate headquarters to a 55,000-sq.-ft. facility in Fenton, Mo. Scheduled for completion in June 2018, the new building will feature heavy...
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Software module adds insight into welding production efficiency
- Oct 9, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Kemppi has introduced WeldEye for Welding Production Analysis, a module for its WeldEye universal welding management software, which offers welding production monitoring and analysis. The module tracks and measures the arc time of welding stations and standard times in serial production. It also...
- From The Fabricator
Exploring welding efficiencies for small to midsized shops
- By Dan Davis
- Oct 9, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Article
Capital Machine Technologies hosts fabricators at one of its welding seminars to demonstrate that automation opportunities are not out of the reach of small to midsized shops.
- From The Fabricator
Tumble blaster holds up to 1,800 lbs.
- Oct 9, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Viking Blast & Wash Systems has introduced the 2400 rubber belt blaster. It has a 24-cu.-ft. capacity, holding up to 1,800 lbs., and comes with the heavy duty 2400L loader. Options include a vibratory take-away conveyor and a rubber belt version. The unit is equipped with the Viking Guard belt...
- From The Fabricator
The phantom tollbooth of parts sorting in metal fabrication
- By Ben Blizel and Paul Blizel
- Oct 9, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
Managers have discovered that increasing speed and expanding production hours do not guarantee increased part velocity. They have discovered latency on their shop floor. To minimize latency requires systems to manage it, both within and outside of work centers.
- From The Fabricator
R&D Update: Examining edge cracking in hole flanging of AHSS, Part IIII
- Oct 9, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Blanking is one of the most common method used to produce holes or cutouts. Process parameters and tool setting in blanking can affect the part edge quality. There is a need to establish a reliable model of blanking before stretchability analysis with hole flanging. The ultimate aim is to be able...
- From The Fabricator
Cleaning metal surfaces with a laser
- By Dan Davis
- Oct 7, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- Article
Laser Photonics wants metal fabricators to consider the use of a fiber laser for surface preparation, paint removal, and surface cleaning applications. The company believes the nonabrasive approach to cleaning is safer and more environmentally friendly than mechanical and chemical cleaning methods.
- From The Fabricator
Press tech showstoppers at FABTECH
- By Kate Bachman
- Oct 6, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
As you traverse the FABTECH exhibition floor, you’re likely to find yourself drawn to the pounding rhythms of the presses on display. After all, while all the metal forming equipment exhibits are important, the presses truly are the heartbeat of the show. This year’s exhibits are dominated by technology that puts you in the driver’s seat: motion control, energy management, and monitoring devices. Here is a sneak preview of what will be showcased.
- From The Fabricator
Ecofriendly finishing at FABTECH
- Oct 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
Ecofriendly finishing opportunities abound at FABTECH, including low-VOC coatings, low-cure coatings, low-temperature cleaners and coatings and finishing techniques that reduce energy and, therefore, greenhouse gas emissions. Stamping manufacturers with cleaning, surface treatment, powder coating, and other coating operations can benefit from visiting these exhibits with green products.
- From The Fabricator
Advanced Metal Etching revises website
- Oct 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Advanced Metal Etching, Ligonier, Ind., has revised its website, www.metaletching.com, with a new design and simplified navigation. The website features new product and processing images and updated information on the company’s photochemical etching capabilities, industries, and process/quality....
- From The Fabricator
Trick-Tools acquires ProLine Metal Shaping Tools
- Oct 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Pella, Iowa-based Trick-Tools has announced its acquisition of ProLine Metal Shaping Tools, Erlanger, Ky.
Trick-Tools will continue to manufacture and distribute ProLine planishing hammers, MiniMax power hammers, and Pullmax and CP-style tooling.
- From The Fabricator
Compact laser cutting system cuts variety of metals
- Oct 6, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
Kern Laser Systems has released the FiberCell laser cutting system. The compact unit cuts a variety of metals. A Class 1 safety enclosure allows the system to be placed in high-traffic areas, such as factory floors and university classrooms. Gull wing doors at the front and back, as well as side...
- From The Fabricator
Solar Atmospheres president receives MTI Distinguished Service Award
- Oct 6, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Solar Atmospheres has announced that Jamie Jones, president, has received the Metal Treating Institute (MTI) Distinguished Service Award for 2017. Jones has served on the institute’s board of governors since 2013 and on a variety of committees, including the Education Committee and NextGen...
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