Metal Forming & Fabricating
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Integrated Sawing and Machining
The ACS + CFMcurve integrated sawing and machining center from Rattunde simultaneously machines each workpiece end, using 12 independent servo-controlled axes to do machining options that include threading, boring, profile turning, grooving, radius edges and angled chamfering.
Tips for Successful Laser Marking in Job Shops
As more job shops invest in this technology to meet customer demands, many discover that the learning curve leaves them wondering where to begin. Brian Litherland of TRUMPF shares some simple insights that will save them time, money and increase their productivity on the laser.
In Memoriam
As the excitement, wonder and awe of the IMTS 2012 event showcases the latest advances in metalworking technology, it is with a heavy heart that Mike Riley pauses to share the sad news of the passing of a great man.
Continuous Improvement Makes Hydro Aluminum More Competitive
The company adds two key members to its strategic team to develop its manufacturing excellence model through lean manufacturing principles and methods.
Additive Manufacturing Rises to the Top
The founder of EOS is named an influential person as the German company enters a Top 100 business list and joins with a machine tool builder to produce complex titanium medical implants at IMTS.
CEO of Tri-Arrows Leads Aluminum Association
The association’s executive committee votes for the chief executive officer of this premium supplier of rolled aluminum can sheet metal to be its new chairman through the Fall of 2013.
NanoSteel Pursues New Marketing Mission
The leader in nano-structured steel materials design names a new chief marketing officer to lead its worldwide marketing strategy and manage the evolution of its brand into new industry segments and applications.
Luvata Strategy Includes Senior Management Changes
The metal manufacturer makes several changes focused on the heat transfer market, internal operational excellence and improved performance in its growing Chinese operations.
ATW Targets Growth in Precision Stamping, Tube Drawing
The company hires a new sales manager to strategically grow its long-term footprint in key markets for stamping, pistol magazines, tubing and waveguide.
Tubelite Sees New Opportunities in Aluminum Systems
The fabricator of aluminum entrance, storefront, curtainwall, and ribbon window systems for the commercial building industry adds two client development managers to target glazing contractors and architectural clients in Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia.
Two Achievers Recognized at United Performance Metals
One employee earns international trade certification, the other reaches a service milestone at this stainless steel supplier.
Gap Partners Launches Growth Strategy
To grow market share and double in size over the next three years, the precision parts fabricator hires a Six Sigma/lean operations management expert with startup and turnaround experience to be their new general manager.
