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Continuous Improvement in Flat Rolled Operations
A new operations manager fits well with the culture of lean manufacturing at O’Neal Flat Rolled Metals.
AEC Elects Board of Directors
Richard A. Merluzzi, the president and CEO of Pennex Aluminum, was elected to serve a one-year term as the chairman of the AEC.
United Performance Metals Recognizes Employees
Congratulations were extended to Jeff Allen for reaching 15 years of service with United Performance Metals (Hamilton, OH) during the second quarter of 2013. Allen is the account manager of GE Aircraft Engines. United Performance Metals (Hamilton, OH) is a…
Beckwood Press Company Hires Director of Operations
Richard Wilhelm will oversee all aspects of engineering, production and customer service and support for all Beckwood products and services.
Cincinnati Incorporated Appoints New Regional Sales Engineer
Tyler Cunningham now handles direct metal fabrication machine tool sales in Kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois.
New Senior Vice President Joins Yaskawa Motoman
Hiroyuki Nagatsu will serve as a board member and officer of the Motoman Robotics Division, with direct responsibilities of managing Asian American customer relationships and advising the president of the division.
OMAX Hires Regional Sales Manager for Southeast Europe and Middle East
Lorant Keseru will use his experience in machine tool purchasing and project management to improve the company’s distribution partnerships and market position in these regions.
Work Table Handles Demanding Work Environments
The flexible Mobile Work Table XL from Ohio Laser can be used for everything from moving supplies and equipment to rebuilding parts and assemblies.
Bystronic Introduces New Laser Cutting System
The innovative automation and amazing speeds of the new ByAutonom 3015 CO2 laser cutting system from Bystronic not only shortens part processing cycle times, they also significantly reduce the labor tasks associated with laser setups and manned operations.
What You Must Know About Beveling or Weld Preparation

If beveling has typically been an afterthought in your shop, it could actually be costing you more in terms of quality and time than you realize, then examines some considerations about the beveling process and the equipment you should use that could improve your competitive advantage.
Revised ANSI B11.3-2012 Standard for Machine Safety Requirements for Power Press Brakes
Power press brake technology is continuously evolving, and this revised standard provided by Omron Automation and Safety reflects the most commonly used and time-tested state of the art at the time of its approval.
Flexible and Productive Press Brake Bending
The TruBend 5130 press brake from TRUMPF offers flexibility for fabricators looking to bend a variety of parts. Whether the parts are large or small, complex or simple, the patented ACB measuring technique ensures that the bending angles are correct, right from the start.