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Schuler partners with TMC on aluminum drink bottle production machinery
- Apr 6, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
The drawing and wall ironing (DWI) method is used increasingly in the production of light aluminum bottle cans. This process uses significantly less raw materials than traditional bottle extrusion. Göppingen, Germany-based press manufacturer Schuler has partnered with Japan-based TMC, a producer...
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Welding helmet design inspired by classic hot rods
- Apr 6, 2017
- Safety
- Product Release
Lincoln Electric has introduced the VIKING™ 3350 Series, the Hot Rodders™ concept, inspired by classic hot rod cars. The hand-drawn artwork’s vibrant color scheme blends various welding and hot rod-inspired themes. The helmet provides optical clarity at EN379 1/1/1/1 levels with the...
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Aluminum Extruders Council launches new technical webinar series
- Apr 5, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), Wauconda, Ill., has launched “AEC Aluminum Extrusion Tech,” a new series of webinars aimed at engineers and designers who have some knowledge of aluminum extrusions but are interested in a more technical focus. The first one-hour webinar, “Specifying...
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CCAI to present webinar series on finishing
- Apr 5, 2017
- Finishing
- News Release
The Chemical Coaters Association Intl. (CCAI), Taylor Mill, Ky., and Products Finishing magazine have developed a new webinar series, “Maintaining A Quality Finish.” The three-part series will provide information on how to obtain and maintain the quality of each critical aspect of the overall...
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Quaker Chemical, Houghton Intl. companies combine
- Apr 5, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Quaker Chemical Corp., Conshohocken, Pa., and Houghton Intl. Inc., Valley Forge, Pa., both providers of process fluids, chemical specialties, and technical expertise to the global primary metals and metalworking industries, have executed a definitive agreement to combine the companies. Combining...
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Hofmann Industries creates steel tubing reshoring team
- Apr 5, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Hofmann Industries Inc., Sinking Spring, Pa., has created a team of sales, manufacturing, engineering, and logistics professionals to help customers identify cost advantages of sourcing welded steel tubing and tubular products in the U.S. Reshoring—or the practice of bringing manufacturing back...
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Lissmac seminar to cover streamlining of deburring processes
- Apr 5, 2017
- Finishing
- News Release
Lissmac will host a seminar on edge rounding, deburring, and finishing at the 3M CAM Center in St. Paul, Minn., on May 23, 2017. The seminar is designed for attendees who use laser cutting, punching, plasma cutting, or oxyfuel cutting and are interested in learning more about streamlining the...
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PCI, Gema name 2017 scholarship winners
- Apr 5, 2017
- Finishing
- News Release
The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) and Gema USA Inc., A Graco Inc. Company, have named the winners of two $2,500 scholarships:Gabriella Bettegnies - Indiana University-Purdue University IndianapolisLuke Groninger - Purdue Polytechnic Institute These scholarships are awarded with special...
New kids on the block rely on old-school business principles
- By Eric Lundin
- Apr 5, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
Despite having no direct involvement in sheet metal or tube fabrication, two cousins purchased a fabrication shop and are making a go of it. Their story is one of using old-fashioned business principles.
Overstressing your mill? Beware of the weakest link
- By Rita Nolan
- Apr 5, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
Doing more with less is nothing new, but it takes a toll on the equipment. Getting more out of a tube or pipe mill stresses everything, and even if the motors, shafts, and gearboxes are up to the task, the universal joints are likely to suffer. Upgrading the universal joints can help in high-stress situations.
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IPG Photonics names Serra Laser & Waterjet as LaserCube 2016 Dealer of the Year
- Apr 5, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
IPG Photonics Corp., an Oxford, Mass.-based provider of high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers, has named Serra Laser & Waterjet Inc., Anaheim, Calif., as Top LaserCube Dealer for 2016. Serra Laser leveraged its laser cutting expertise and 4-kW LaserCube to successfully market the compact machine....
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Ergonomic rig supports 3,500 lbs.
- Apr 5, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Caster Concepts Inc. has added the series 77 maintenance-free rig to its ErgoMaxx line.
The rig is designed to support wheels up to 3 in. wide and 10 in. dia., handling loads up to 3,500 lbs. while providing ergonomic benefits to reduce worker injuries caused by overexertion.
- From The Fabricator
PPG video series shows OEMs how to repair surface defects on finished coatings
- Apr 5, 2017
- Finishing
- News Release
Pittsburgh-based coatings manufacturer PPG has produced four videos for YouTube—including an introductory video and three training videos—demonstrating how OEMs and their suppliers can repair surface defects on coated parts without re-running entire units through their production lines. A brief...
No more driving too fast or too slow
- By Brian Kopack
- Apr 5, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
On a conventional tube mill, one drive unit determines the tooling speed for several tool sets. Because each set has an optimal speed, this setup is a compromise. Some rotate faster and some slower than the optimum. These days, it’s actually affordable to have one drive system for each tool pair, and in some cases, one drive for each tool.
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Hobart Brothers celebrates 100th anniversary
- Apr 5, 2017
- Consumables
- News Release
Hobart Brothers Co., Troy, Ohio, marks its 100th anniversary in 2017. Founded on March 24, 1917, by C.C. Hobart, his wife, and three sons, the company has in its 100-year history manufactured battery chargers, introduced its first arc welder in 1925, built all-steel homes, and founded the Hobart...
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