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Die Science: The big-bang theory: The causes of die crashes
- By Art Hedrick
- Aug 7, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
I recently had the opportunity to conduct stamping die-related training out West. During our session, we began to discuss the reasons that die mishaps, crashes, and progressive-die “train wrecks” occur. One attendee told me that his company runs high-speed progressive dies at nearly 1,000...
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What to know about sheet metal bend radius and minimum flange
- By Gerald Davis
- Aug 5, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
Columnist Gerald Davis continues a discussion of 3-D CAD and metal manufacturing including sheet metal bend radius and sheet metal flange. Learn more.
- From The Fabricator
Spot weld cleaning system redesigned
- Aug 4, 2017
- Finishing
- Product Release
Walter Surface Technologies has launched its Surfox™ 205 and Surfox Mini GTAW and spot weld cleaning systems, which use an electrochemical process to clean and passivate these welds on stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium. The redesigned Surfox 205 system replaces time-consuming manual...
- From The Fabricator
Robinson Metal adds bridge mill
- Aug 4, 2017
- Machining
- News Release
Robinson Metal Inc. has added an SNK RB-5M bridge mill to its facility in DePere, Wis. The five-speed, multicenter machine increases the company's part production capacity. "The [machine] enhances our efficiency by combining a large work envelope with right-angle head, resulting in reduced setups...
- From The Fabricator
Gordon Brush Mfg. redesigns website
- Aug 4, 2017
- Finishing
- News Release
Gordon Brush Mfg. Co. Inc., City of Industry, Calif., has launched a redesigned website at www.gordonbrush.com. The upgraded website provides a new navigation tool, a compare feature, and a hyperlink to the catalog page. It also features an updated e-commerce platform. Faceted navigation allows...
- From The Welder
Abicor Binzel names district sales manager in Midwest
- Aug 4, 2017
- Arc Welding
- News Release
Abicor Binzel, Frederick, Md., has added Andy Schuk as district sales manager, serving the Chicago region, Wisconsin, and western Michigan.
Schuk has more than 30 years of experience in the welding industry, working at Böhler Welding, ESAB, Red-D-Arc, and AirGas.
- From The Fabricator
Bystronic to introduce automated bending cell at open house Sept. 13-14
- Aug 4, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Bystronic Inc. will introduce the new Mobile Bending Cell automation at its Premier Open House on Sept. 13-14, 2017, in Elgin, Ill. The new, mobile automation module for the Xpert 40 press brake offers a compact system for automated and manual bending. Users can process large orders with the...
- From The Fabricator
Lightweight lift-front hood and faceshields are CE-certified
- Aug 4, 2017
- Safety
- Product Release
The CE-certified Honeywell Salisbury™ premium lightweight lift-front hood and faceshields are designed for comfort and safety. The 40 cal/cm2 hood has double the vertical peripheral vision of and is 30 percent lighter in weight than standard arc flash hoods, the company says. Its bracket design...
- From The Fabricator
500-degree top-load oven available
- Aug 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Grieve oven No. 844 is a 500-degree-F (260-degree-C), top-loading oven currently used for drying water from racks of piston rings at the customer’s facility. Workspace dimensions of this oven measure 48 in. by 48 in. by 36 in. 40 kW are installed in INCOLOY®-sheathed tubular heating elements,...
- From The Fabricator
Lean and clean in waterjet cutting
- By Ben Callahan
- Aug 4, 2017
- Waterjet Cutting
- Article
Any fabricator that engages in waterjet cutting knows that it can be a challenge to keep the shop clean. As more shops become engaged in 5S practices and use the shop as a selling point to potential customers, they want to keep the water and abrasive in the tank. These tips can help do just that.
- From The Fabricator
Die Science: Using urethane in dies
- By Art Hedrick
- Aug 4, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
It’s a well-known fact that stampers are trying to reduce their tooling costs and shorten die-building and tryout lead-times. At the same time, stamped products are being designed to of advanced high-strength steel and often contain geometric features that are difficult to form. This presents an...
- From The Fabricator
Samco launches new website
- Aug 3, 2017
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Toronto-based Samco Machinery, a manufacturer of custom roll forming and material handling equipment, has launched a new website at www.samco-machinery.com to showcase the company’s capabilities. The company reports that the new website places more emphasis on videos and images and highlights the...
- From The Welder
Miller giveaway to run through Sept. 15
- Aug 3, 2017
- Arc Welding
- News Release
Arc welding equipment manufacturer Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wis., has launched the Make My Miller giveaway to recognize enthusiastic welders and reward one participant with a customized Miller machine. It’s the second of three giveaways in 2017 that are part of the WE BUILD campaign,...
- From The Fabricator
DBG to build U.S. headquarters in Arkansas
- Aug 3, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
DBG, a custom metal manufacturer in Mississauga, Ont., has announced plans to establish its U.S. headquarters in Conway, Ark. The company supplies the heavy truck, automotive, military, agriculture, and white goods industries with services including in-house design, rapid prototyping, tooling,...
- From The Fabricator
Gerdau Mill receives safety award
- Aug 3, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Gerdau Mill, a primary metal manufacturer in Jackson, Tenn., has been recognized by the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development with the Commissioner’s Award for Excellence for Workplace Safety and Health. The company’s employees worked more than 1,104,345 hours without injuries...
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