Metal Forming & Fabricating
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Feralloy Forms Joint Venture with Pyramid Mouldings to Compete in Solar Energy Market
Both manufacturers will be using their expertise in the metals industry and lean manufacturing to assist in the design and development of standard and/or proprietary solar mounting systems for large-scale utility and commercial projects on a regional and national scale.
PLASMA CUTTING: VERSATILE FOR BOTH MANUAL AND MECHANIZED CUTTING APPLICATIONS
The cut quality, consumable life and reliability of the plasma cutters used in the past is just that – a memory of the past! Let’s evaluate the different categories of new plasma cutting systems to show how they can benefit those fabricators of steel parts that have traditionally used traditionally oxy-fuel cutting.
GoIndustry DoveBid to Conduct Live and Webcast Auction for Fabrication Machinery
This auction by GoIndustry DoveBid features a huge offering of CNC turret punch presses and brakes with tooling, fabricating, powder coat painting, EDMs, CNC moldmaking and repair, toolroom, plastic injection molding, rolling stock, plant support equipment and more.
METAL POWDER INDUSTRY REBOUNDS
Remaining 2011 Outlook: Based on first quarter 2011 results, industry executives remain optimistic, with iron powder, stainless steel powder and copper powder shipments all increasing and the powder metal parts/friction materials sector doing well.
ALL-ELECTRIC BENDING ADDRESSES CHANGES IN TUBE AND PIPE INDUSTRY
The More Things Change . . . Customers demand tighter radius bending, but no stock. Batch sizes have shrunk. Machine setup and scrap are critical to job pricing and costs. How is a job shop supposed to compete against all of this change? All-electric bending from Unison/Horn Machine Tools has an answer.
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
The technical consultation and equipment service that laser system distributor MSS Lasers provides enabled MPJ Fabrications to grow its business with reliable, advanced machinery at an affordable price.
NIBBLE, PUNCH AND SAVE
Lowering the Total Cost of Ownership: The newest technology in punching cylinder axes from Bosch Rexroth promises metal fabricators they can maximize their nibbling, punching, engraving, soft punching and deep drawing – all while lowering their energy consumption.
WHEN FAILURE IS UNACCEPTABLE
Not Your Grandfather’s Process: The latest automated shot peening systems from Innovative Peening Systems boast a robust design that is integrated with smart, powerful motion control components from Siemens Industry to yield high-performance at an economical price.
A PERFECT STORM
How Green Manufacturing Practices Can Help Profits, Help Planet: Besides recognizing the importance of preserving/enhancing our precious natural resources through green energy practices, Gerald Shankel of FMA explains why most manufacturers are beginning to realize that this altruistic perspective, unlike many, can positively impact their bottom lines and deliver cost-saving benefits.
Prairie Muffins: THE U.S. Debt Ceiling
A Reckless Threat: The clock is winding down as the markets anxiously wait for the honorables to make a decision about the government debt ceiling. Here’s the kicker: Even if the latest round of budget talks fail, well-known economist Peter Morici explains why the U.S. does not have to default on national debt and why higher taxes are not needed.
TOTAL FABRICATION SYSTEM FOR STEEL POLE MANUFACTURING
This exclusive process automation approach from Pacific Press Technologies to pole production includes hydraulic feeding and bending presses to extraction and stacking equipment, with all of the necessary safety features, operational controls and conveyor systems for start-to-finish steel pole fabrication.
ADVANCED PRESS BRAKES AT COMPETITIVE PRICES
The Dener line of press brakes from MC Machinery Systems provide superior quality that is backed by Mitsubishi service and financing support.
