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More from Eric Lundin
Fabricating tube to win races
- By Eric Lundin
- Nov 10, 2018
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
When the Motor & Sport Institute, Madrid, looked for a tubing bender for its clients—racing teams and engineering students—it sought a bender that would need little in the way of programming and other operator intervention. A tube bender from AMOB fit the bill.
Laser machine helps tube fabricator perfect storage system, launch new company
- By Eric Lundin
- Nov 10, 2018
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
Like many small fabrication shops, the staff at Technique Inc. struggled with keeping its inventory neat and organized. Rather than invest in an automated storage and retrieval system, it devised its own system, which wouldn’t have been possible without a laser cutting machine.
- From The Fabricator
Developing inbound strategies to help before, after the sale
- By Eric Lundin
- Oct 18, 2018
- Shop Management
- Article
In the days of conventional advertising, the company controlled the message closely, revealing only what it wanted to reveal; these days, potential customers can learn a lot about equipment and service providers before entertaining any thoughts of making an inquiry.
Risk-free tube prep for the drawing step
- By Eric Lundin
- Oct 17, 2018
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
The caustic chemicals used for degreasing and descaling tube before drawing it are hazardous to everything in a shop—people, tools, equipment, and the building itself.
- From The Fabricator
Sawing, storage system specialist Kasto opens Chicago-area facility
- By Eric Lundin
- Sep 14, 2018
- Materials Handling
- Article
Kasto Inc. opens new showroom and equipment demonstration center in Schaumburg, Ill.
- From The Fabricator
TRUMPF celebrates the first anniversary of its Smart Factory
- By Eric Lundin
- Sep 13, 2018
- Shop Management
- Article
Visitors to TRUMPF's Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based Smart Factory get to see what Industry 4.0 might mean for the modern metal fabricating operation.
A worldwide view from Düsseldorf
- By Eric Lundin
- Jul 23, 2018
- Shop Management
- Article
Tube and pipe expo provides global perspective on state of the industry
Hydroformer proves that two tubes are better than one
- By Eric Lundin
- Jul 23, 2018
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
In its efforts to improve the integrity of an award-winning minivan, Fiat Chrysler America LLC enlisted the expertise of hydroformer and Tier 1 partner Vari-Form to develop a new front load beam. The result is a hydroformed tubular assembly that is smaller and stronger than the stamped and welded assembly it replaced.
Laser cutting update: Tube and pipe
- By Eric Lundin
- Jul 20, 2018
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Editor Eric Lundin takes a look at some of the product introductions that were made at the most recent tube and pipe expo in Germany and some of technological advancements taking place during this era of Industry 4.0.
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabricator helps Ivy Leaguers race to the top
- By Eric Lundin
- Jun 12, 2018
- Shop Management
- Article
In building a Formula SAE car for an important race, EVS Metal, Riverside, N.J., helped Columbia University’s Knickerbocker Motorsports with key part development.
Laser system marks tube, pipe, profile on the fly, complements mill operations
- By Eric Lundin
- May 18, 2018
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
As mill speeds run faster and faster, tube and pipe producers need marking systems that can keep up. Advances in laser scribing capabilities have allowed Cajo Technologies to develop systems that keeps pace with modern mill speeds.
Hand-held pressing tool provides quick, convenient pipe installation and maintenance as an alternative to traditional methods
- By Eric Lundin
- May 17, 2018
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
For many pipe-replacement jobs, sweating is the way to go, especially if the job is big. However, for many small and medium-sized jobs, the prep work and setup time can be nearly eliminated by switching to press fittings applied with a hand-held pressing tool.
Folding bicycle manufacturer uses laser cutting for titanium frame components
- By Eric Lundin
- May 17, 2018
- Laser Cutting
- Article
In his quest to build “the world’s best folding bicycle,” entrepreneur, machinist, CNC programmer, and cycling enthusiast Peter Boutakis worked with an engineering team at Prima Power Laserdyne to develop a laser machine that produces accurate, dross-free, spatter-free bevels and holes on titanium tubing.
Orbital welding unit helps build mission-critical piping systems for rocket launch tower
- By Eric Lundin
- Apr 13, 2018
- Arc Welding
- Article
After winning a bid to refurbish a mobile launch tower to support NASA’s Orion project, contractor J.P. Donovan had to find an efficient way to make hundreds of reliable welds for the numerous piping systems in the tower. It invested in a power supply and two heads made by Otto Arc, favored for their smooth automatic voltage control and oscillating motion.
- From The Fabricator
Fabricator develops aluminum case to fasten communication system to wheelchair
- By Eric Lundin
- Apr 13, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Contacted to develop a metal case for a communication system, the staff at Progressive Stamping & Fabrication came up with a process to form an aluminum case on a punching machine. The result is a sturdy holder for a tablet computer and an eye-tracking device that allows physically challenged people to communicate by using eye movements only.
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- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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