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Aluminum Welding
Arc welding technology to be showcased at FABTECH
Aluminum welding resource guide available from AWS
Robotic aluminum GMAW system added to product line
Arc Welding
Arc welding technology to be showcased at FABTECH
High-deposition welding guns feature durable, heat-resistant handle with rubberized grip
Digital FCAW orbital pipe welding system uses push-pull system for positive feeding
Assembly
Electromechanical NC systems accommodate various force-displacement-monitored press-fitting, joining tasks
Digital arc stud welding equipment offers enhanced SPC documentation
Automatic fastener installation press allows quick tool changes
Automation and Robotics
Arc welding robot has dresspack routed inside upper arm
Robotic welding machine automates programming, production
Motorized weld curtain can move at 2 m/sec.
Bending
Portable tube bender has interchangeable 37-degree flaring attachment
All-electric tube bender features multistack tooling
Robotic bending cell offers midlevel automation
CAD/CAM Software
Nesting software enhanced
CAD/CAM, nesting software introduced
Nesting software supports common lasers, waterjets used in Asia
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
Hardsurfacing wires are impact, abrasion resistant
Stainless steel electrodes designed for high-temperature welding
275-amp plasma cutting consumables introduced
Cutting and Weld Prep
Welding end prep tool designed for high-temperature, -pressure applications
Angle grinder can be used in many different positions
Air nozzle provides high-velocity airflow
Finishing
Cylindrical deburring, polishing systems accommodate various finishing wheels, brushes, buffs, and belts
Multidirectional deburring, laser oxide removal machine suitable for any shape flat panel
Grinding disks designed for aluminum
For CEOs
Magnetic board facilitates safety tracking
Shop floor software upgraded
Shop software integrates with payroll services
For Engineers
Stainless steel pump designed for high-flow circulation systems requiring moderate pressure
Bulkhead fittings allow safe, quick pipe connections
Multipurpose parts bins have removable dividers
Hydroforming
Hydraulic presses, hydroforming systems can be custom made for almost any industry
Hydroforming press suitable for production, materials research applications
Hydroforming software upgraded
Laser Cutting
Next-generation 2-D/3-D laser cutting system introduced
Laser slat cleaner introduced
Nesting software supports common lasers, waterjets used in Asia
Laser Welding
Laser welding system introduced
Universal laser processing cell ships as complete module
Laser mirrors, reflectors available for high-, low-power lasers
Materials Handling
Load lifter bail adjusts to correct center of gravity for balanced handling of different-sized loads
Magnets lift, move steel sheets without slings, hooks, cables
Powered vacuum lifter/tilter allows one person to lift, tilt panels up to 2,000 lbs.
Metals/Materials
Coated steel mimics weathered steel, maintains thin-gauge structural integrity
Alloy offers improved corrosion resistance
Angle profile provides design flexibility
Oxyfuel Cutting
Professional-grade oxyfuel gas apparatus introduced
Portable shape-cutting machine has 20-shape memory
Control upgrade kit for cutting systems offered
Plasma Cutting
Manual plasma cutting line expanded
275-amp plasma cutting consumables introduced
Replacement bodies designed for Powermax— torches
Power Tools
Multiaxis power drill drills, bores, taps pipes of any diameter
Manual metallurgical saw features enclosed, dual-coolant-nozzle wet cutting area
Pneumatic magnetic drill approved 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
Hydraulic presses, hydroforming systems can be custom made for almost any industry
Real-time monitoring network available for press users
Hydroforming press suitable for production, materials research applications
Punching
Portable power tools intended for coil line applications
Slitting tool system for TRUMPF-style punch presses introduced
Punch tools extend A-dimension forming range
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
Electrode force gauge for robotic resistance welding machines introduced
Resistance welding system enables single operator to weld large workpieces
Resistance welding inverter suitable for projection welding
Roll Forming
System provides precision roll formed parts at high speeds
Roll forming machine offers changeover flexibility
Roll former designed for metal building manufacturers
Safety
Slip-resistant strips adhere to sponge-backed mats placed on smooth, polished, or painted floors
Lightweight hearing protection rated at 31 decibels
Fiber-constructed gloves have enhanced cut-resistance
Sawing
Pneumatic reciprocating saw certified for hazardous environment use
Manual metallurgical saw features enclosed, dual-coolant-nozzle wet cutting area
Band saw cuts round or square materials up to 21 in. in diameter
Shearing
Portable power tools intended for coil line applications
Device automates material positioning
Fixed-angle notcher includes coper station
Shop Strategies
Slip-resistant strips adhere to sponge-backed mats placed on smooth, polished, or painted floors
Load lifter bail adjusts to correct center of gravity for balanced handling of different-sized loads
Nesting software enhanced
Testing and Measuring
Pneumatic burst/seam testers inspect medical product packaging
Fastener inspection system discerns force or torque applied to rivets
Laser tool provides precision measuring, alignment, and calibration
Tool and Die
Rack drive system added to die change, handling equipment
Patented process creates blanks from steel and aluminum
Rollout shelves store dies, fixtures, molds
Tube and Pipe Fabrication
Cylindrical deburring, polishing systems accommodate various finishing wheels, brushes, buffs, and belts
Pneumatic reciprocating saw certified for hazardous environment use
Manual metallurgical saw features enclosed, dual-coolant-nozzle wet cutting area
Tube and Pipe Production
Tube verification system introduced
Quick-change cutoff system introduced
Rotary cut-to-length machine has servo-positioning, inline end-form unit
Waterjet Cutting
Intensifier pump developed for waterjet systems
Manual waterjet bevel head cuts up to a 45-degree angle
Nesting software supports common lasers, waterjets used in Asia
Welding Inspection
3-D seam inspection system inspects welded, adhesive, brazed joints
Camera designed as drop-in replacement for old vision systems
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