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Milling cutters suitable for grooving vane and turbo pump rotors
- Jul 28, 2017
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Controx milling cutters are suitable for the grooving of rotary vane and turbo pump rotors and other rotors requiring precision depth and width control. Slot widths of up to 5/8 in. and depths to 3 in. are possible with or without contour in the slot base. Cutting materials include special fine and...
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Powder metallurgy industry roadmap updated
- Jul 27, 2017
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The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), with the aid of powder metallurgy (PM) industry leaders, has released an updated version of the PM Industry Roadmap. Because of significant technological advancements over the past five years, the document has been updated to provide a detailed...
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Bystronic appoints managing director for Bystronic Canada Ltd.
- Jul 27, 2017
- Shop Management
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Bystronic has announced the appointment of Roberto Nicoli as managing director of Bystronic Canada Ltd. Nicoli has worked at Bystronic since September 2014 as director of global key account management, where he strengthened the business relationships with global customers and developed new...
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Lockheed Martin delivers first HIMARS vehicle produced 100 percent in Arkansas
- Jul 27, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Lockheed Martin, Dallas, has delivered the first high mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS) launcher in which both the chassis and launcher components were manufactured at its facility in Camden, Ark. In the past the HIMARS five-ton chassis were government-furnished equipment. The company under...
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- Jul 27, 2017
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U.S. Steel names executive vice president/CFO
- Jul 27, 2017
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United States Steel Corp., Pittsburgh, has appointed Kevin P. Bradley as executive vice president/CFO. Bradley, who will be based at the company’s Pittsburgh headquarters, will report to David Burritt and join the company’s executive management team. In this position, Bradley leads all aspects...
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- Jul 27, 2017
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Martin Senour Paints has introduced Industrial Maintenance Coatings (IMC) DTM acrylic enamel, a high-gloss, 100 percent acrylic, waterborne, corrosion-resistant coating for light to moderate industrial use. Designed for new construction, equipment, or a variety of maintenance uses, the enamel can...
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Sturbridge Metallurgical Services Inc. hires materials testing engineer
- Jul 27, 2017
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Sturbridge Metallurgical Services Inc., an aerospace-approved materials testing laboratory in Sturbridge, Mass., has hired Richard “Ricky” Coffin as a materials testing engineer. A graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Coffin has a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering...
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Wiegel Tool Works announces strategic joint venture
- Jul 27, 2017
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Metal stamper Wiegel Tool Works Inc., Wood Dale, Ill., and M.S. Ambrogio S.p.A. (MSA), a metal stamping, multislide, and assembly manufacturer in Italy, entered into a joint venture effective May 26, 2017. MSA-Wiegel North America will have the capacity to support the North American as well as the...
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Die Science: Handling production splitting problems, Part I
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- Jul 27, 2017
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I’ve heard it a thousand times: “This #%-*#*!*!* splits are killing us! Why can’t you die guys make the tooling more robust? The material is within spec. I checked it myself! Yesterday the die was running great, and now it’s only making scrap.” Sheet metal, dies, presses, and lubricants...
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High-speed system welds dissimilar metals
- Jul 27, 2017
- Laser Welding
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Amada Miyachi America Inc. has announced the availability of the updated LMWS pulsed fiber laser welding system, a compact unit designed for lean manufacturing. The system features a high-power, high-speed laser, available in 20- to 70-W powers for welding dissimilar metals, including copper to...
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- Jul 27, 2017
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A mechanized plasma table with state-of-the-art software opened a new realm of possibilities for a traditional structural steel fabricator based in Aurora, Ill.
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Don’t get stuck on stick
- By Philip Brown
- Jul 27, 2017
- Arc Welding
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The foundational principles that will help beginners become good stick welders include choosing the correct electrode, properly setting up their power source, and mastering both a consistent work angle and a consistent travel speed.
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Die Science: Stainless steel stamping
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