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The Tube and Pipe Journal - Blog Posts
- From The Fabricator
White House considers China tariff increases on materials
- By Stephen Barlas
- May 8, 2024
- Metals/Materials
- Blog Post
As the election nears, President Joe Biden talks about increasing China tariffs in an apparent appeal to states with strong union membership.
- From The Fabricator
Tips for creating sheet metal tubes with perforations
- By Gerald Davis
- Apr 23, 2024
- Manufacturing Software
- Blog Post
CAD guru Gerald Davis discusses how Fold/Unfold tools can be used with the Fill Pattern tool when working with sheet metal tube models.
- From The Fabricator
Supporting the metal fabricating industry through FMA
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 22, 2024
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association’s board chair provides a look at his tenure and some of the reasons why he enjoys the role so much.
- From The Fabricator
Employee ownership: The best way to ensure engagement
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 15, 2024
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
With employee stock ownership plans capable of keeping employees engaged, why don’t more companies pursue this organizational structure?
- From The Fabricator
Fabricators might get a win related to federal infrastructure projects
- By Stephen Barlas
- Apr 5, 2024
- Metals/Materials
- Blog Post
A new federal rule might allow metal fabricators to seek out less expensive metal from overseas sources for infrastructure projects.
New trails, old-school values for Precision Tube Laser
- By Lincoln Brunner
- Apr 2, 2024
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Jordan Yost, owner of Precision Tube Laser, learned from his business mentors that your handshake matters and your word is your bond. He never forgot it.
- From The Fabricator
Finding the passion for Ford Broncos in the desert
- By Nick Martin
- Apr 1, 2024
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
As a maker of aftermarket parts for the Ford Bronco, Nick Martin attends a lot of events. His visit to United By Bronco in Utah proved to be very memorable.
Most tube-intensive industries drop in latest data
- By Rick Preckel
- Mar 29, 2024
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Some positive indicators persist, but most manufacturing and tube markets remain stuck in negative territory, hampered by lower oil and gas activity. Consumer sentiment in the U.S. remains resilient.
Three big issues fabricators must prioritize in 2024
- By Lisa Wertzbaugher
- Mar 29, 2024
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
In 2024, fabricators and small manufacturers must tackle Gen Z employment, digital marketing, and reshoring.
- From The Fabricator
Economist: Slowdown across U.S. economy inevitable
- By Lincoln Brunner
- Mar 19, 2024
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Economist Dan North says, while some sweet spots remain in the U.S. economy, nearly every indicator points to a slowdown in 2024.
- From The Fabricator
A glimpse into the future
- By Dan Davis
- Mar 14, 2024
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Metal fabricators who had the opportunity to attend the FMA Annual Meeting understand that the challenges that await are also opportunities for growth.
- From The Fabricator
Volatility in steel prices likely to continue
- By Michael Cowden
- Mar 13, 2024
- Metals/Materials
- Blog Post
The magnitude of the volatility of hot-rolled coil is unique to the U.S. steelmaking industry. In the long term, that’s not likely to change.
- From The Fabricator
Fighting the fear of new technology in the manufacturing shop
- By Bill Frahm
- Mar 12, 2024
- Automation and Robotics
- Blog Post
The key to increasing your value as an employee is to learn how technology can supplement your job and how to manage the data technology it collects.
- From The Fabricator
Confusion reigns over federal implementation of Buy American
- By Stephen Barlas
- Mar 6, 2024
- Metals/Materials
- Blog Post
Fabricators and project managers are having a hard time trying to figure out what meets Made in America requirements for infrastructure work.
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabricating: A family affair
- By Dan Davis
- Mar 5, 2024
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Working with family members can be a challenge, but the positives seem to outweigh the negatives.
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