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Schuler welcomes German federal minister of economics
- Sep 8, 2017
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Schuler recently welcomed Brigitte Zypries, the German federal minister of economics, to its Göppingen, Germany, location. During her visit, Zypries learned about the production of sheet metal for electromobility. The Smartline SA315S-2.7 press processes sheet from 0.008 to 0.04 in. thick,...
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- Sep 8, 2017
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BuildSteel has released “How Cold-Formed Steel Solves Design Challenges for Architects,” a complimentary e-book explaining how architects and structural engineers can use cold-formed steel (CFS) framing to solve architectural challenges. The e-book explains how CFS framing can allow for greater...
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LAI Intl., AddUp partner to advance U.S. metal additive manufacturing production
- Sep 7, 2017
- Shop Management
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Contract manufacturer LAI Intl. Inc. and France-based AddUp have formed a partnership to advance industrial production of metal additive manufactured components and materials, including INCONEL® alloy, aluminum, and titanium, in the U.S. The partnership will employ AddUp’s FormUp-350™ dual...
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MultiCam Inc. to host open house Sept. 20-21
- Sep 7, 2017
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CNC machine manufacturer MultiCam Inc. will host an open house at its Dallas headquarters Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sept. 21 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors will be able to walk through the manufacturing facility and see how the company designs and builds machines. Live, interactive...
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Metalcraft of Mayville acquires Venture Mfg.
- Sep 7, 2017
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Metalcraft of Mayville, a precision metal fabrication and custom manufacturing company based in Mayville, Wis., has acquired Venture Mfg., Beaver Dam, Wis. Metalcraft will operate the Venture Mfg. facility as a division and plans to retain all employees. Metalcraft also operates a facility in West...
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U.S. Department of Commerce investigates stainless steel flange imports
- Sep 7, 2017
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has started new antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations to determine whether imports of stainless steel flanges from China and India are being dumped in the U.S. and whether producers in China and India are receiving alleged unfair...
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AZZ Inc. acquires Powergrid Solutions
- Sep 7, 2017
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Fort Worth, Texas-based AZZ Inc., a provider of metal coatings services, welding systems, specialty electrical equipment, and highly engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial markets, has announced the acquisition of all the assets and outstanding...
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Sander safety scale measures openings between belt/disc and table
- Sep 7, 2017
- Finishing
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Danray Products LLC has introduced a sander safety scale to verify that the openings between the belt and disc and the tables on sanders are 1/8 in. or less. The bronze-colored scale about the size of a credit card is made of 0.090-in.-thick anodized aluminum. The text and graphics are easy to read...
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Beckwood to supply high-speed punching press to Dahlstrom
- Sep 7, 2017
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Beckwood Press Co., St. Louis, has been awarded a contract by Dahlstrom Roll Form, a supplier of roll formed equipment components in Jamestown, N.Y., to design and manufacture a 75-ton, high-speed punching press. With a 30- by 50-in. forming area and a custom-designed hydraulic circuit, the press...
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Admiral Steel adds Minster-Nova blanking line
- Sep 7, 2017
- Metals/Materials
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Admiral Steel, a supplier of specialty spring, alloy, and strip-quality steels as coil and sheets, now offers precision-cut blanks with the addition of a Minster-Nova blanking line. According to the company, the line delivers very tight length tolerances and improved flatness when blanking coil to...
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- Sep 7, 2017
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Corrosion inhibitors offer water-, solvent-based options for metal protection
- Sep 7, 2017
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Birchwood Technologies offers a line of water-based and solvent-based inhibitors and sealants to prevent rust and corrosion on all metal surfaces. Manufacturers can select the rust preventive that is most suitable for their lubricity, dryness, decorative appeal, removability, and posttreatment...
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A brief history of structural fabrication technology
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- Sep 7, 2017
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Structural fabrication technology has evolved from a manual operation to one in which most manufacturing steps can be fully automated. Learn more here.
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