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- From the Blog
Tips for creating sheet metal tubes with perforations
- By Gerald Davis
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 Fabrinomics Newsletter
Economic Mood: How Long Does This Last?
Does the global economy deliberately seek to make a fool of economists, or do we do a great job of this on our own? For the past two years there has been an expectation of doom and gloom. We were convinced that recession was imminent in 2023, but every quarter saw remarkable growth in the …
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- From The Welder
- From The Fabricator
Fabricating favorite childhood memories
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 26, 2024
- From The Welder
How welders can stay safe during grinding
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Apr 24, 2024
- Industry News
- Thermo King builds South Carolina plant
- IMI names regional manager for Mid-Atlantic states
- JR Machine expands capabilities in Wisconsin
- Torch made for welding thin, conductive sheet metal
- Compact dust collector handles multiple manufacturing applications
- Century Fasteners names sales managers
- Wrightform Ltd. welcomes visitors to open house events
- Manufacturing industry optimism on the rise, survey says
- BWXT to expand Ontario manufacturing plant
- MRP software tops list of essentials for metal fabricator
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- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/30/2024
- Running Time:
- 53:00
Seth Feldman of Iowa-based Wertzbaugher Services joins The Fabricator Podcast to offer his take as a Gen Zer...
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This webinar will discuss the different types of airborne dusts produced when manufacturing assemblies using metalworking methods. We will discuss issues with poor indoor air quality, combustible dusts, and toxic dusts. We will also cover the various metalworking applications that generate airborne dust including thermal cutting (Laser and Plasma), production and fabrication welding, robotic welding and thermal spray. Last, we will explain the available filtration options to ensure safety, improve air quality in your manufacturing facility and comply with the relevant safety standards.
- From The Fabricator
Precision Press Brake Certificate Course
- July 31 - August 1, 2024
- Bending and Forming
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This comprehensive workshop delves into the theory and mathematical principles underpinning press brake operations, equipping you with the expertise to master this machinery. Through engaging instruction and practical exercises, you'll gain insight into the intricacies of quality sheet metal...
- From The Fabricator
Cleaner removes stains and rust without harsh fumes
- Apr 30, 2024
- Consumables
- Product Release
Madison Chemical has introduced Soar HF, a high-foaming, liquid acidic cleaner designed to penetrate and remove rust, oxides, calcium carbonate, and other types of scale, stains, and deposits without harmful fumes.
- From The Fabricator
Solar Atmospheres acquires Certified Metal Craft Inc.
- Apr 29, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Solar Atmospheres Inc. has announced its acquisition of Certified Metal Craft, a provider of heat-treating and brazing services in El Cajon, Calif. With the addition of CMC to the Solar family of companies, CMC establishes Solar’s sixth nationwide location and bolsters its West Coast presence....
- From The Welder
Three ESAB welding machines win Red Dot Awards for product design
- Apr 29, 2024
- Arc Welding
- News Release
ESAB Corp., North Bethesda, Md., has announced that three of its welding machines have received the 2024 Red Dot Award for product design.
- From The Fabricator
Ulbrich of Illinois installs stainless coil slitting and automatic pack line
- Apr 29, 2024
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Strip service center Ulbrich of Illinois, Alsip, Ill., has added a Braner/Loopco Hi-Performance Turret Head slitting and packaging line for processing surface-critical stainless coil in gauges from 0.020 to 0.187 in.
- From The Fabricator
Ultra Tool and Manufacturing adds 2D laser system
- Apr 29, 2024
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Ultra Tool and Manufacturing, a fabricator of customized precision parts and prototypes and precision metal stampings, has installed a Mazak Optiplex 3015 NEO 7kW at its facility in Germantown, Wis. The 2D variable-beam fiber laser system offers high-speed cutting in a variety of metals. Beam...
- From The Welder
Power source added to cobot welding system for simplified automation
- Apr 29, 2024
- Arc Welding
- Product Release
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC has announced that the Copilot collaborative robotic welding system now features the new Auto Deltaweld as its welding power source.
- From The Welder
Aluminum MIG wires offer smooth feeding, reduced tangling
- Apr 29, 2024
- Consumables
- Product Release
AlcoTec, an ESAB brand, has upgraded all its 4043 and 4047 aluminum MIG welding wire products with a proprietary surface treatment technology.
- From The Fabricator
JM Steel triples capacity for solar energy projects at Pennsylvania facility
- Apr 26, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Steel processing provider JM Steel has completed a major expansion of Nextracker-dedicated manufacturing lines at its Leetsdale, Pa., steel facility, achieving 4 GW of capacity.
- From The Fabricator
Greenheck to establish corporate campus in Tennessee
- Apr 26, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Wisconsin-based industrial ventilation equipment manufacturer Greenheck has announced Knoxville, Tenn., as the location for its fourth corporate campus.
- From The Fabricator
Robotic welding sets up small-batch manufacturer for future growth
- Apr 26, 2024
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
Fronius developed a robotic welding cell for Anton Paar GmbH that meets the manufacturer's requirements for flexibility, positioning possibilities, and varying welding processes.
- From The Fabricator
O’Neal Manufacturing Services Pittsburgh receives award from GE Vernova
- Apr 25, 2024
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
O'Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS) Pittsburgh, Ambridge, Pa., has received the Supplier Innovation Award from GE Vernova for its partnership as a structural steel parts supplier.
- From The Fabricator
Woodward Inc. announces Pennsylvania expansion
- Apr 25, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Woodward Inc. has expanded its metal fabricating facility in Mars, Pa., adding 3,600 sq. ft. to its existing 45,000 sq. ft.
- From The Fabricator
SMI elects president, executive officers
- Apr 25, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI), Elgin, Ill., has announced the election of Don Jacobson III to a two-year term as the association’s new president.
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