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SHOWTIME: FABTECH 2010
The largest annual metal forming, fabricating, finishing and welding event in North America returns to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on November 2-4, 2010. Come join 22,000 visitors and over 1,000 exhibiting companies that will cover more than 350,000 net sq ft of floor space. Don’t miss it.
First U.S. Manufacturer Uses Advanced Lift Trucks
Storage tank system manufacturer Columbian TecTank uses the new internal combustion pneumatic tire lift trucks to move carbon and stainless steel products throughout their 250,000 sq ft facility.
U.S. AIR FORCE SELECTS BELAC LLC TO PROVIDE HIGH-PRESSURE TURBINE BLADES FOR F108 AIRCRAFT ENGINES
The contract is first-ever parts manufacturer approval (PMA) equipment order by the U.S. Air Force for aircraft engine hot section. It will reportedly save millions of dollars on the cost of new parts.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE DUAL-COLUMN AUTOMATIC BANDSAW
The ABS 320C fully automated bandsaw from KNUTH Machine Tools features a powered pin roller system with .75 hp hydraulic motor for automated, rapid material advancement.
3D PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE SIMPLIFIES PART PROGRAMMING SUPPORTS ROBOTIC BENDING
The latest version of CADMAN-B 3D programming software for bending applications from LVD Strippit automatically determines the bend sequence, automatic gauging positions and tool selection, all optimized for minimum tool stations and part turns. The bending program, tool set up data, and 3D images are sent directly to the press brake control via a standard PC network.
Lean Leadership
To prevent your lean initiatives from backsliding, Rick Bohan of Chagrin River Consulting explains why there is simply no substitute for a committed Steering Committee that meets regularly.
FULLY AUTOMATIC 2D SHORT-GANTRY FLYING OPTIC LASER SYSTEM
Han-Kwang USA introduces the Series PS with a 60-in x 120-in-workpiece capacity, improved part quality and consistent beam quality at the focal point of a powerful Panasonic CO2 laser resonator up to 6 kW in power.
THIN WHEEL ABRASIVES LAST LONGER WHEN CUTTING PIPE STAINLESS STEEL METAL
DEWALT launches a line of hubbed thin wheel and contaminant-free thin wheel abrasives for welders, fabricators and mechanical contractors that last about three times longer than any others.
CATERPILLAR PLANS NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN WUJIANG, CHINA
Work is expected to begin before the end of the year, pending government approvals, on this additional facility that is scheduled to produce four models of mini-hydraulic excavators for Chinese customers.
HUBBED THIN AND CONTAMINANT-FREE THIN WHEEL ABRASIVES LAST LONGER
DEWALT launches line of hubbed thin wheel and contaminant-free thin wheel abrasives that last about three times longer than competition.
TIMKEN INTRODUCES LINE OF BEARINGS FOR MACHINE TOOL MARKET
The new precision cylindrical roller bearings for screw drives feature axial cylindrical rollers and radial needle rollers to help manage loads from multiple directions during high-speed operation.
NUM Celebrates 22 Years of Success in the U.S.
One of the pioneers in CNC control looks back on their evolution and growth by reflecting on three recent build-ins in the North American market.
