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The Fabricator May 2011
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.
Managing people as people, not assets
- Aug 1, 2011
- Shop Management
- Article
Elizabeth Miller never thought about managing a metal fabrication shop, that is, until the unthinkable happened. When her husband died, her life changed dramatically, in more ways than she could have ever imagined.
Leaning on the turret punch press
- By Dennis Lowry
- May 6, 2011
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Article
Proper planning and tools lead to greater punching efficiencies as well as smooth part flow throughout the rest of the fabrication operation.
The big job of high-tonnage bending
- By Dan Davis
- May 6, 2011
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Bending heavy plate and high-strength steel used to require multiple workers, a large amount of bending experience, and lots of time. That's not the case anymore.
The “hole” picture in laser tube cutting
- By Tim Heston
- May 6, 2011
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Ace Metal Crafts installs a laser tube cutting system with integrated tapping, a system that has shown its strength when producing structural tube. The machine cuts tube shapes, laser cuts holes, and performs tapping all in one setup.
Making the abrasive cutoff saw work for you
- By Scott Allen
- May 6, 2011
- Sawing
- Article
Providing exact advice on how to get optimal performance from an abrasive cutoff saw is very difficult because each application is unique. Rough guidelines, however, can help a metal fabricator understand the cutting process, troubleshoot problem areas, and determine the right equipment for the cutting job.
The personal side of metal fabricating
- By Dan Davis
- May 6, 2011
- Shop Management
- Article
Southern Fabricators Inc. has put a premium on the relationships it has with its customers, and that focus has led to robust growth, particularly as the metal fabricator has invested in new equipment to keep up with customer demands.
Field selling for fabricators: direct or rep?
- By Richard Kallage
- May 6, 2011
- Shop Management
- Article
When stepping up sales initiatives, shop owners stand at a crossroads: Should they hire a direct salesperson or go with a manufacturer’s rep? There are pros and cons to each. To start, fabricators should fully understand the economics behind the relationship between company managers and sales.
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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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