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Turning insert’s chip step is designed in continuous curve
- Mar 6, 2014
- Machining
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Beyond™ MR (medium roughing) inserts from Kennametal are designed for turning stainless steel with smooth cutting action and high wear resistance. The chip step is designed in a continuous curve so that alternating stresses are reduced. The radius of curvature of the chip step surface is...
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Pulsed CO2 lasers feature a rise/fall time of 50 μs or less
- Mar 6, 2014
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
Kern Technologies LLC has introduced the LightWave line of CO2 lasers. The sealed, compact lasers are available in powers of 100, 150, and 200 W. The pulsed lasers feature a rise/fall time of 50 μs or less. A circular polarizer, collimator, and red-beam are integrated into the design,...
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Lab-grown waterjet orifice withstands harsh abrasive
- Mar 6, 2014
- Waterjet Cutting
- Product Release
Diamond Technology Innovations has introduced a new orifice material for the waterjet cutting and cleaning industries. The tetraCORE™ lab-grown waterjet orifice can maintain structural integrity and jet-stream coherency for hundreds of hours in harsh abrasive environments, according to the...
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Metals demand to increase in near term
- Mar 6, 2014
- Shop Management
- News Release
[Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of regular contributions from MetalsPrices.com.]
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Ulbrich marks 90 years in business
- Mar 5, 2014
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals Inc., North Haven, Conn., celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2014. Founded in 1924 by Frederick Christian Ulbrich Sr., the company was a small metal scrap processing center in Wallingford, Conn. Today the company employs 700 people at 12 locations...
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Schuette Metals wins 2013 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year special award
- Mar 5, 2014
- Shop Management
- News Release
Schuette Metals, Milwaukee, a manufacturer of fabricated metal components for the architectural, agricultural, energy, and defense industries, is one of nine Wisconsin companies awarded the 2013 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award from Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. Schuette, which...
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Bunting Magnetics adds central U.S. sales rep
- Mar 5, 2014
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Bunting® Magnetics Co., Newton, Kan., a producer of precision magnetic products for industrial applications, has named Steve Swaney as industrial territory manager for Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri. Swaney is responsible for servicing customers in...
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Stamper draws deeply on diversification, technology, community to grow
- By Kate Bachman
- Mar 5, 2014
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Established and growing Jagemann Stamping Co. recently expanded its facility in the charming Great Lakes coastal town of Manitowoc, Wis., to facilitate its continuous growth. The multicapable manufacturer of deep-drawn, progressive stamped, and fineblanked components drew on its ability to diversify to grow and prosper, reaching $80 million in annual sales and expanding by 50,000 sq. ft. and 130 employees last year.
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Nautic Global Group to expand production
- Mar 5, 2014
- Shop Management
- News Release
Nautic Global Group, a boat manufacturer in Elkhart, Ind., has announced plans to expand production of its Hurricane, Rinker, Godfrey Pontoons, Polar Kraft, and Parti Kraft brands to meet growing demand.
The expansion will create 70 jobs.
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GM invests $14 million for new press at Parma Metal Center
- Mar 5, 2014
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
General Motors is investing $14 million at the Parma Metal Center in northeast Ohio to support the installation of a progressive press that eventually can be used for both die tryout and regular parts production. Start-up is scheduled for late 2014 or early 2015. The 2.3 million-sq.-ft....
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Infrared scanner measures lightweight materials without spraying
- Mar 5, 2014
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
AiMESS Services GmbH offers the patented 3-D R3Dscan infrared scanner for automated use in a production line. The fringe projection system detects lightweight materials, such as carbon fiber, glass fiber, and fiber-reinforced plastics, without having to treat the surface of the object to be...
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Gibbs Wire & Steel launches updated website
- Mar 5, 2014
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Gibbs Wire & Steel Co. Inc., Southington, Conn., has launched an enhanced website at www.gibbswire.com or www.gibbsmetals.com. The company comprises a network of metal service centers throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The new website additions enable visitors to access Gibbs’ products...
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Compact system filters cooling lubricants to microfiltration level
- Mar 5, 2014
- Shop Management
- Product Release
GKD – Gebr. Kufferath AG offers the Maxflow compact filter system for filtration of cooling lubricants to the microfiltration level. When product requirements change, the integrated, horizontally arranged filter disks can be exchanged quickly. Automatic backwashing detaches the filter cake...
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Airgas acquires Welding & Therapy Service Inc.
- Mar 5, 2014
- Shop Management
- News Release
Airgas Inc., a supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases based in Radnor, Pa., has acquired Welding & Therapy Service Inc., an industrial and medical gas and welding supply distributor with locations in Louisville, Ky.; and Bedford, Clarksville, Columbus, and Princeton, Ind. The five...
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Business lessons from Matthew McConaughey
- By Vicki Bell
- Mar 5, 2014
- Shop Management
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