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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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