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The Fabricator July 2014
The Fabricator is North America's leading magazine for the metal forming and fabricating industry. The magazine delivers the news, technical articles, and case histories that enable fabricators to do their jobs more efficiently. The Fabricator has served the industry since 1970.
Shop technology and 3-D CAD: Tools for proofreading
- By Gerald Davis
- Aug 12, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Columnist Gerald Davis explains why proofreading is not just the domain of copy editors and how a CAD software function can help with the proofing job.
Tough optics for extreme laser welding
- By Tim Heston
- Jul 29, 2014
- Laser Welding
- Article
Engineers at EWI have developed laser welding optics tailored for high-power applications.
Fiber laser lights the way for new business direction
- By Dan Davis
- Jul 29, 2014
- Laser Cutting
- Article
To bring in more high-volume work, Deltec Inc., Batavia, Ohio, needed to expand its laser cutting capacity. New fiber laser cutting technology proved to be the right fit.
A second-chance career
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jul 28, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
A maritime welding program, jointly created by Vigor Industrial and South Seattle College, is part of a greater initiative in Washington state-to return idled workers to gainful employment. The class doesn’t just help the underemployed, it also helps feed the resurging shipbuilding industry in the greater Seattle area.
A matter of asking the right questions
- By Tim Heston
- Jul 28, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Some purchasers may view a fabricated metal product as a commodity, and if it’s a simple enclosure or flat piece-part, it may well be. But they’re not buying products, really. They’re buying expertise, both in fabrication and in capacity management.
New Machine, Same Tooling
- By Chris Madison
- Jul 28, 2014
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Article
In planning the recent expansion,it was important to the company that it be able to continue using its large pre-existing inventory of punching tooling.
Differentiating in a commoditized market
- By Dick Kallage
- Jul 24, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
There are four principles to understand about differentiation and the buying factors that go beyond price: They always exist; they have economic value; they vary by customer; and they change with time, because yesterday’s differentiators can be tomorrow’s commodity.
Cutting opportunities in hollow structural sections
- By Al Bohlen
- Jul 21, 2014
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
The construction industry’s use of hollow structural sections (HSS) has been on the rise since the recession. Because of their high strength, HSS allow engineers to use less material, extending the maximum unbraced length between structural members. It’s in this environment that the tube cutting laser is beginning to open up new opportunities.
Safety first at McAlpin Industries
A consultant told the management of McAlpin Industries, Rochester, N.Y., that it was only a matter of time before the metal fabricator suffered a major safety incident. That spurred the shop to take steps to create a safety-first environment. Today, McAlpin Industries has been recognized with one of the top safety awards in manufacturing: the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association’s Rusty Demeules Award for Safety Excellence.
Bending Basics: The hows and whys of springback and springforward
- By Steve Benson
- Jul 9, 2014
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Why exactly does springback occur, and how can a technician predict it? Press brake guru Steve Benson covers the basic factors.
Consumables for high-amperage welding
- By Dan Imus
- Jul 7, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
High-amperage welding, whether in semiautomatic or robotic applications, pust a great amount of stress on welding consumables. By following a few tips, however, a welder can extend the life of these components.
Cutting clean with 1-micron laser optics
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 30, 2014
- Laser Cutting
- Article
The high-brightness 1-micron cutting laser is redefining productivity in metal fabrication. The laser’s good absorption helps it cut faster with less power. It also means that keeping optics clean and dust-free is essential.
From looms to thermal spray to laser cladding
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 30, 2014
- Finishing
- Article
Hayden Corp. has persevered over a century of change. It began as a supplier of wire cloth sold to the papermaking industry. Now it makes use of some of the most advanced surfacing technologies available.
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- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- 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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