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WHY MANUFACTURING IS LEADING THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY
With manufacturing heading in a positive direction, some expect a net job gain of 500,000 by the end of this year. One burning question often being raised now is why manufacturers have played such an important role in this stage of the economic recovery. Economic analyst Chris Kuehl of FMA gives three reasons why.
D&S Manufacturing Receives Award for Commitment to Manufacturing Education
Fabricator helps Wisconsin take positive action to address changing age demographics that will eventually result in a lack of trained and skilled workers entering the workforce.
INTECH North America Spotlights Thin Sheet Metal Fiber Laser Cutting Systems
Sheet metal fabricators who process thin gauge steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper and brass evaluate two systems from Trumpf that offer a competitive advantage by reducing the cost of producing parts by up to 20 percent.
250 DEG F ELECTRIC SHELF OVEN
The 68 in x 30 in x 66 in No. 881 from Grieve uses a 1000 cfm, 1 hp recirculating blower for horizontal airflow across the workload, which is ideal for drying water from medical equipment.
Precision Benchtop Cutter for Steel, High Alloyed and Coated Metals, Ceramics and More
The AbrasiMatic 300 from Buehler uses a 12 in abrasive cut-off wheel that can section up to a 4.375 in diameter sample and has a new X-Bed and X-axis movement digital display that increases precision and convenience in serial cutting applications.
LARGE TEMPERING BATCH OVEN FOR GRINDING MACHINE MANUFACTURERS
This Series 4099 unit from Lucifer Furnaces has an 18 cu ft chamber with a vertical air flow pattern, wire-on-rod heating elements, and a roof-mounted stainless steel belt driven fan with a heavy duty motor that provides vertical airflow for uniform heat.
SPECIALTY ABRASIVES CATALOG INTRODUCES NEW BLENDING AND POLISHING WHEELS
The 2011-2012 Specialty Abrasive Products Catalog from Rex-Cut Products features a wide range of specialty abrasive products for grinding, deburring, blending, and finishing stainless steel, aluminum, exotic metals, and mild steel.
650 DEG F GAS-FIRED WALK-IN OVEN
The No. 948 60 x 72 x 72 indirect gas-heated walk-in oven from Grieve meets all IRI, FM and National Fire Protection Association Standard 86 requirements for gas-heated equipment and is currently used for evaporating water from plastic.
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Industry Watch: People
People making recent headlines in the business of fabricating and metalworking.
The Biggest Job in Business Today: Turning the Tide in Your Favor
Today’s good news in manufacturing can disappear as quickly as it appeared, so it may be a good idea to prepare for even more demanding conditions. Here is a series of strategies that may help gain a prospect’s attention and solidify a customer relationship.
COE Press Equipment Expands to Brazilian Market through Cydak Partnership
COE Press Equipment (Sterling Heights, MI) recently announced its expansion into Brazil through a new business partnership with Cydak do Brasil Ltda (Sao Paulo, Brazil), a distributor and integrator experienced in retrofitting and commissioning of stamping presses and sheet metal processing…
