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Structurally, it's a job shop
- By Dan Davis
- Dec 12, 2006
- Shop Management
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Structural steel shops book jobs by the shop hour. More jobs lead to more hours and inevitably longer delivery times. In many instances, just-in-time deliveries in the structural business can be measured with calendars, not stopwatches. Suburban Steel Supply Co., Gahanna, Ohio, tries not to fall into that traditional trap when servicing its customers.
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Die Science: Solving punch breakage problems - Part I
- By Art Hedrick
- Dec 12, 2006
- Bending and Forming
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Numerous factors contribute to the premature failure or breakage of piercing and cutting punches. Two common factors are operator error and incorrect die cutting clearance.
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Can your manufacturing software do this?
- By Dan Davis
- Dec 12, 2006
- Manufacturing Software
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Manufacturing software has come a long way in just the last five years. Independent software developers point out some of the advancements in manufacturing software in the hopes that some fabricators realize they may be missing out on some real production-optimization tools.
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Die Basics 101: Common causes of slug pulling
- By Art Hedrick
- Dec 12, 2006
- Bending and Forming
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Tool and die expert Art Hedrick discuss why slug pulling occurs during the stamping process.
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Surveying suitability of welding processes for roll formed parts
- By Bill Schubert
- Dec 12, 2006
- Roll Forming
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Of the many weld processes used, resistance, high frequency and fusion welding are the most likely to be integrated with roll forming. Welding processes that are integrated with roll forming include GTAW, fusion, plasma arc welding, laser welding, resistance welding, and high-frequency welding. The fusion weld processes most successfully integrated with rollforming are those that are fast and don't require a filler metal.
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Angle profile provides design flexibility
- Dec 12, 2006
- Metals/Materials
- Product Release
Flo-Form™ inline galvanized roll formed angle from Allied Tube & Conduit provides design flexibility and extended product line choices for engineered angle profiles. Available wall thicknesses are from 0.083 to 0.250 in., permitting customers to use an exact product to meet their...
Tube bending software upgraded
- Dec 12, 2006
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
Unison has launched a new version of its Unibend Control Software. The software now includes Graph Analysis, a function that captures data on the torque values that each machine axis applies during a programmed tube bending operation. By comparing the torque data required to bend new material...
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Drum motor conveyor introduced
- Dec 12, 2006
- Metals/Materials
- Product Release
Pax Products has introduced the DMC drum motor conveyor for removing parts and scrap from dies. The geared motor is hermetically sealed in a steel cylindrical tube, eliminating the need for chains, sprockets, and external motors. Belt widths are available from 15 to 46 in. and lengths up to 10 ft....
Push-to-connect fittings are silicone-free, weld spatter-resistant
- Dec 12, 2006
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Product Release
Parker Hannifin Corp.'s Prestoweld push-to-connect fittings are weld spatter-resistant and silicone-free. All fittings feature nickel-plated brass bodies and threads. Push buttons are made from UL94-V0 polymer and are designed for use with the company's Microweld tubing. Fittings are available in...
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Magnet/vacuum lifter holds all shapes, steel types
- Dec 12, 2006
- Materials Handling
- Product Release
The Transporter® MV end-of-arm tooling from Industrial Magnetics Inc. combines vacuum and magnet technology to lift and hold all shapes and types of steel in stamping, blanking, and press-to-press transfer applications. The patented magnet/vacuum design is million-cycle-tested for endurance and...
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Laser scanning software upgraded
- Dec 12, 2006
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
Faro Technologies Inc. has released version 4.0 of its 3-D laser scanning software family: Faro Scene, Faro Scout, Faro Scout LT, and Faro Record. The new version provides intrinsic use of inclination sensor for fast registration, constraint-plane fit for high-accuracy plane positioning, and...
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Heavy-duty shear's blades require no sharpening, adjusting
- Dec 12, 2006
- Shearing
- Product Release
The Ku6870, a 12-ga. shear from Metabo Corp., performs burr-free cutting, shearing, and trimming of sheet metal. The shear converts from a portable to a stationary tool when mounted upside down on a tool bench. In addition, the shear's heavy-duty cutting head and drop-forged base help to ensure...
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Small angle grinders shuts off in bind position
- Dec 12, 2006
- Power Tools
- Product Release
Bosch Power Tools and Accessories offers the 5-in. 1803EVS and 6-in. 1806E angle grinders with electronic kickback protection that shuts the tool off if the wheel gets into a bind situation. Restart protection helps prevent grinders left in the on position from catching users by surprise when the...
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Laser cutting system features three-lens cutting head
- Dec 12, 2006
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
The Platino 1530 2-D laser cutting system from Prima North America now features a new three-lens cutting head that helps expand the system's cutting capabilities. The cutting head gives users a choice of a 10-in. focal length in addition to the standard 5- and 7.5-in. lenses. The 10-in. lens...
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Robotic welding workcell integrates safety enclosure
- Dec 12, 2006
- Automation and Robotics
- Product Release
The ArcWorld® C-500 workcell from Motoman features an EA-Series Expert Arc welding robot partially enclosed by a cylindrical robot safety enclosure that is integrated with the robot. This configuration allows the welding robot to access the parts through the opening in the front of the...
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