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Top Considerations for Bending When Working with a Contract Metal Manufacturer
You want and need a versatile, value-focused supplier that functions as a partner and not just a vendor, serves you as an effective extension of your team, and is a critical component to your success. These insights will help you start to safeguard against potential issues that lead to unwanted costs down the road.
Robots as Tube Bending Machines?
Instead of installing a tube bending machine and then automating it via a robot, simply use the robot itself for bending by putting a bending machine into the robot’s hand. This improved automation opens up a whole new world of process benefits.
You Get What You Expect
To meet higher customer expectations for faster, more flexible deliveries of vehicle frames and structures, engine cradles and other components, Deco Automotive expected their new automated pipe bending cells from Schwarze-Robitec to optimize cycle times, increase production output and reduce costs. Here’s how they got what they expected.
The Sheet Metal MES
An integrated manufacturing execution system controls and records the transformation of raw materials into finished products. In the new world of connectivity and digitization, guest columnist Juan José Colás of Lantek explains how the MES has made production management the key factor in productivity and competitiveness for sheet metal fabricators, far beyond other traditional factors, such as the use of material, calculation of times and costs, elimination of paper, and faster transfer of information.
BLM Group USA Opens New Headquarters and Tech Center
In response to continued growth, this new 75,000 sq ft facility provides greater access for customers to explore more products, services and technologies.
Schwarze-Robitec Expands in U.S.
Their new Michigan office and parts warehouse provides quicker and more reliable delivery and service to customers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Square Deal Machining Purchases First Tube Laser
This full service fabrication, machining and welding company invested in seven-figure state-of-the-art technology to become more productive and efficient.
German Delegates Tour Messer Cutting Systems
The dignitaries from Hessen were given short presentations, walking tours through Messer and Castolin Eutectics, and live plasma cutting machine demonstrations.
Sandvik Materials Launches Self-Service eCommerce System in the U.S.
Customers can check their orders via a self-management interface and browse a wide stock range of materials via a quick, easy-to-use interface.
Roll-Kraft Expands Financial Team
Frank Mercuri is their new chief financial officer.
BLM Group USA Appoints New Regional Sales Manager
Russell Clark now directs sales of laser tube cutting systems, benders and machining equipment in Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia.
Plymouth Tube Receives Safety Award Again
The FMA Rusty Demeules Award recognizes the commitment of their organization to excellence in safety.
