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Automated Sawing and Storage System Converts Bottleneck into Capacity
Hydraulic cylinder manufacturer AHP Merkle quadrupled their throughput by integrating a CNC circular sawing machine, tower storage system and robot-assisted sorting system from KASTO to shorten delivery times on a wide range of high quality cylinders.
A Look Ahead
As the metal fabrication business remains strong, watch for more shops to adopt digitization, the principles of Industry 4.0 and integrated process flow as they move toward smaller batch sizes, shorter lead times, high-mix parts to compete – and to address the lack of skilled labor.
May the Press Force Be with You: Tips and Tricks for High Tonnage Bending
Bending thick plates requires more attention to certain details than lighter bending jobs. Here are some ways to get all your ducks in a row before you bend the first part, so that your job will go more smoothly and translate into more profitable production.
Tips for Successful Hole Sawing
Hole sawing may seem straight forward, and it can be. But for optimal results, following some tips and guidelines for selecting and using hole saws is recommended. In fact, fabricators who are adept and knowledgeable about band sawing can apply some of these same strategies when hole sawing.
Choosing the Right Shear for Your Application
Five different types of shear grinds for punch press tooling can reduce the amount of punching force required, increase tool life when side loading is not a concern, and minimize the amount of wear on the machine. Here are some tips on how to choose the correct option for a specific application.
Small Actions Make a Big Impact on Cutting Success
Those details that were so important in the beginning slowly lost their importance in a slippery slope toward diminished product quality, lower efficiency and lack of maintenance. Getting back to basics is always the best way to keep a laser tube machine in top condition mechanically and optically, and to avoid a huge problem before it seems insurmountable.
Prima Power Laserdyne Appoints New Regional Sales Manager
Dominic Rickard is their new Western regional sales manager for LASERDYNE equipment.
Methods Appoints New GM for Tech Center
Jon Dobosenski is the new general manager of their Memphis Technology Center.
Optomec Acquires Huffman
This deal deepens their penetration in metal additive manufacturing applications for the aerospace and energy markets.
Lincoln Electric Promotes Automation Executive
Mike Whitehead is now senior vice president and president of automation solutions in their Americas Welding segment.
