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Aluminum Welding
	Aluminum filler metals meet AWS Specification A5.10
	Arc welding technology to be showcased at FABTECH
	Aluminum welding resource guide available from AWS

Arc Welding
	Lightweight welding helmets feature enhanced field of vision
	Self-cleaning treatment enhances welding nozzle life
	Backing tape for pipeline joints permits arc welding up to 240 amps

Art and Sculpture
	Autodarkening welding helmet suitable for maintenance and construction workers, hobbyists

Assembly
	Workholding system's captured screw, dowel assemblies allow quick installation
	Extruded-material tube fittings aimed at oil, gas, and chemical markets
	Structural blind rivets, two-piece lockbolts suitable for heavy-duty assembly

Automation and Robotics
	Ultrasonic metal welding equipment introduced
	Welding system software features updated graphical interface
	Slim, dual-arm robot handles heavy, unwieldy parts, trays, or pallets

Bending
	Mid-range press brakes introduced
	Sheet metal radius brake bends mild steel, aluminum
	Semiautomatic tube bender accepts large-radii tooling to 16-in. CLR

CAD/CAM Software
	Laser enhanced with file-transfer capabilities
	Enhanced CAD/CAM nesting software facilitates use of irregular-shaped sheets, plates
	CAM nesting software enhanced

Coil Processing
	Pneumatic stock cutter features extended blade life
	Sheet metal nibbler cuts 0.197-in. steel in all four directions
	Machinery line designed for plug-and-play operation

Consumables
	Flashback arrester designed for medium gas consumption requirements
	Tubular hardfacing electrode combats wear in heavy industry
	Storage, dispensing system designed for corrosive chemicals, abrasive fluids

Cutting and Weld Prep
	Cutting wheel line expanded
	Descaling tool suitable for heavy-duty applications
	Plasma cutting system processes all AISC structural shapes

Finishing
	Cylindrical grinding machines improved
	Stem-mounted brushes perform many cleaning, finishing processes
	Flap discs reduce aluminum grinding temperature

For CEOs
	Software facilitates process plan cost-optimization
	7-min. tutorial covers global hazardous material compliance rules
	Magnetic board facilitates safety tracking

For Engineers
	Slip-on pipe fittings can be used to build ADA-approved handrail systems
	Cylindrical grinding machines improved
	Laser marking software helps optimize parameters for different processes, materials

Hydroforming
	Long-part-capable hydroform presses are portable
	Hydraulic presses, hydroforming systems can be custom made for almost any industry
	Hydroforming press suitable for production, materials research applications

Laser Cutting
	Cleaning kit helps extend laser optics life
	Laser marking software helps optimize parameters for different processes, materials
	Laser system tower designed for optimal material flow, unattended operation

Laser Welding
	Cleaning kit helps extend laser optics life
	Laser beam analysis system designed for enhanced data baseline accuracy
	Weld tracking laser camera developed for same material thickness butt welding

Machining
	12-Pocket Automatic Tool Changer
	New Grinder Control
	Multi-Surface Grinder

Materials Handling
	Industrial cart handles medium to light loads
	Lifting device handles heavy material in confined spaces
	Portable rack scale weighs, transports pipe, rod, bar stock weighing up to 12,000 lbs.

Metals/Materials
	Laser system tower designed for optimal material flow, unattended operation
	Coated steel mimics weathered steel, maintains thin-gauge structural integrity
	Alloy offers improved corrosion resistance

Oxyfuel Cutting
	Torch series introduced
	Professional-grade oxyfuel gas apparatus introduced
	Portable shape-cutting machine has 20-shape memory

Plasma Cutting
	CNC profile cutting machine features single tool carriage capable of carrying two tools
	Plasma beveling head designed for high-speed precision motion
	Plasma torch height control has two torch stations

Power Tools
	High-speed magnetic drill incorporates solid-state electronics, heavy-duty motor
	Bimetal band saw blades offer increased fatigue resistance, tooth durability
	Diamond grinding disks suitable for hazardous environment use

Press Feeding
	Servo-powered feeder/straightener suitable for heavy-gauge, high-strength steel
	Counterbalanced stacker works with any type pallet or skid
	Press feed line processes 36-in.-wide CRS coils

Press Technology
	OSHA, ANSI compliant safeguarding systems developed for power presses, press brakes
	Mid-range press brakes introduced
	Long-part-capable hydroform presses are portable

Punching
	Punch/laser combination features enhanced transition between modes
	New generation of punching/shearing machine introduced
	Slitting tool system features M4PM tool steel

Repair and Field Welding
	Welding machines/generators feature increased output
	Flux-cored wires suitable for high-pressure steam, gas piping
	Covered electrode welds nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys

Resistance Welding
	Resistance welding system enhanced with electrically operated linear servo actuators for improved weld pressure control
	Electrode force gauge for robotic resistance welding machines introduced
	Resistance welding system enables single operator to weld large workpieces

Roll Forming
	Portable hemming unit forms 180-degree hems
	System provides precision roll formed parts at high speeds
	Roll forming machine offers changeover flexibility

Safety
	OSHA, ANSI compliant safeguarding systems developed for power presses, press brakes
	Door interlock allows exit even when door is locked
	Flashback arrester designed for medium gas consumption requirements

Sawing
	Carbide-tipped band saw blades designed to cut various materials
	Sawing system cuts ferrous, nonferrous metals
	Vertical column cold saw suitable for high-volume work

Shearing
	Quick-change cylinder lock reduces changeover times on large tools, fixtures, molds, and dies
	New generation of punching/shearing machine introduced
	Flying tube shear introduced

Shop Strategies
	Industrial cart handles medium to light loads
	Cylindrical grinding machines improved
	Toughened epoxy adhesive bonds metal to metal

Testing and Measuring
	Industrial camera inspects pipelines up to 200 ft. long, as small as 1.0 in. diameter
	Pipe inspection camera suitable for inspecting past multiple 90-degree bends
	XRF analyzer facilitates high-speed material sorting, identification

Tool and Die
	Quick-change cylinder lock reduces changeover times on large tools, fixtures, molds, and dies
	Magnetic quick die change system introduced
	Punch press tooling designed for extended life

Training and Retention
	Welding simulator provides real-time technique feedback
	Lockout/tagout video training covers multiple work environments
	Book offers tips, tricks for machinists, welders, fabricators

Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Slip-on pipe fittings can be used to build ADA-approved handrail systems
	Industrial camera inspects pipelines up to 200 ft. long, as small as 1.0 in. diameter
	Backing tape for pipeline joints permits arc welding up to 240 amps

Tube and Pipe Production
	Flying tube shear introduced
	Tube verification system introduced
	Quick-change cutoff system introduced

Waterjet Cutting
	Lower-end waterjet cutting machine features high-end components
	Articulated waterjet cutting head allows nozzle tilting of 0 to 60 degrees from vertical position
	Machine combines wire EDM, waterjet technologies

Welding Inspection
	Industrial camera inspects pipelines up to 200 ft. long, as small as 1.0 in. diameter
	Pipe inspection camera suitable for inspecting past multiple 90-degree bends
	Digital weld viewing, monitoring system introduced

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