John Dymale
Articles by John Dymale
Hydroformed Structures are Lighter and Stronger
Automobile designers have discovered that hydroformed structures are a lighter and stronger alternative to traditional stamped and welded assemblies.
Top U.S. Cities by Number of Industrial Jobs
Houston, New York and Chicago take top three spots. Five of the remaining top fifty cities are located in California: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, Irvine and Santa Clara.
VACUUM LIFTER HANDLES FLIMSY LOADS
The VPFL-4 Air-Powered Vacuum Lifter from Anver Corporation offers lets one person handle foam, rubber, plastic, composite, and thin wood sheet for feeding cutting tables and other equipment.
WELDERS, PLASMA CUTTERS, FUME EXTRACTION AND MORE
The Full-Line Catalog of welding equipment and accessories from Miller Electric Mfg. showcases a full line of welders, plasma cutters, fume extraction products, welding workstations, helmets, protective apparel and respirators.
Mechanical Press Builder Reports Strong Sales
SEYI reports strong sales and profit performance as it installs new machinery in its second manufacturing facility in Kunshan that will produce higher tonnage stamping presses used in the automotive industry.
CAM SYSTEM TOOLPATHS PREVENT EXCESSIVE LOADING ON TOOL AND MACHINE
The PowerMILL CAM system for five-axis and high-speed machining from Delcam makes programming of safe toolpaths easy through new stock-model-engagement options that protect both the cutting tool and the machine from excessive loading.
PURGE PIPEWORK WITH WATER-SOLUBLE DAM
Weldwide Solutions Limited manufactures water-soluble paper products purging pipework with a dam that can be dissolved with water after welding.
SWAGING COLLAR STUDS ATTACH MULTIPLE PANELS AND/OR DISSIMILAR MATERIALS
PEM® Type SGPC™ swaging collar studs from Penn Engineering allow close centerline-to-edge distance for limited-space applications, can even accommodate stainless steel, and exhibits strong torque-out resistance.
MILLING CUTTER FOR ROUGHING AND FINISHING CAST IRON
Sumitomo unveils SumiMill GOALMILL milling cutter for roughing and finishing cast iron with exceptional accuracy.
MecSoft Announces Strong Sales Growth for 2010
The CAM software supplier realized double-digit sales growth last year, enabling it make investments in infrastructure, strengthen industry partnerships, and to roll out a few new software configurations.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE TAP LINE WITH JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STANDARD SPECIFICATION (JIS)
The Emuge JIS Line includes a selection of taps and cold-forming taps.
IT CRITICAL TO MAKING CUSTOMER PROCUREMENT A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Charles Bonomo of MSC Industrial Direct explains why information technology resources must refocus on the areas across the supply/value chain where a competitive advantage can be created.
MID-SIZE ROBOT FOR HIGH-OUTPUT, SMALL FOOTPRINT ARC WELDING
With cables and hoses protected in the upper arm, the IRB 2600ID from ABB Robotics shortens welding cycle times by 15 percent, with lower operational costs and simplified programming.
ZOLLER’S NEWLY DEVELOPED »POM« PRODUCT SERIES
ZOLLER’s »pom« product series is a new type of inspection machine designed especially for use in the tool manufacturing industry, as well as grinding and sharpening companies. »pom« machines are equipped with special functionalities required, e.g. for the production of milling cutters or drills and use directly next to the CNC machine.
MITSUBISHI EDMS ARE AUTOMATION READY
Mitsubishi EDM lines include the FA20S advance wire EDM, which features an advanced M700 series control; The BA24 large-capacity wire EDM, designed to accommodate a variety of machining needs; and the EA8PV advance sinker EDM.
GF AGIECHARMILLES’ CUT 1000 OILTECH PROTECTS SURFACES FOR ULTRA PRECISION APPLICATIONS
Designed specifically for micro machining and ultra precision applications, the CUT 1000 OilTech uses wires as small as .02 mm diameter and SF technology to achieve surface finishes down to Ra 0.05 µm in continuous operation and impeccable corner quality.
SODICK EXTENDS RANGE OF WIRE EDM LINES WITH ITS LARGEST LINEAR-MOTOR-DRIVEN WIRE EDM
Sodick, Inc.’s AQ1200L linear-motor-driven wire EDM is the company’s largest wire EDM and features its linear motor system. The system employs a direct-drive, frictionless, vibration-free mechanism that features unrivaled acceleration and positioning accuracy with no backlash.
CUT 20P OFFERS INCREASED SPEED AND RELIABILITY
The company’s CUT 20P wire EDM features a variety of new evolutions, including a new dielectric unit with three vertical Grundfos pumps for increased performance.
HIGHTECH EDM CONSUMABLES
Sodick’s Hightech EDM wire has been developed using the highest zinc-content to increased speed over traditional brass EDM wires.
EDAF RAM EDMS OFFER A DIVERSE SET OF FEATURES
Makino’s latest Ram EDM machinery, the new EDAF Series, features a new mechanical design for increased rigidity and reduced thermal distortion.
SODICK EXPANDS ITS EDM OFFERINGS WITH SEVERAL NEW PRODUCTS
New products include the cost-friendly high-speed, high-precision VZ Series Wire EDMs as well as the AP250L, AG400L and AG600L linear motor driven wire EDMs.
UPV SERIES WIRE EDMS BUILT WITH OIL-BASED DIELECTRIC SYSTEMS IMPROVE SURFACE FINISHES
Makino’s UPV-3 and UPV-5 Ultra-high Precision WEDM use advanced technologies for EDMing carbide, PCD, CBN and similar materials.
WELDING END PREP TOOL CUTS HIGH-CHROME-CONTENT BOILER TUBES
ESCO Tool is offering an ID clamping welding end prep tool that produces high torque at low rpm for cutting high-chrome-content boiler tubes, stainless steel and tubes with overlays.
March Industry Watch: Business
Recent activities and events going on in the business of metal manufacturing.
March Industry Watch: People
WELD TOOLING CORPORATION (CANONSBURG, PA) . . . named Dave Bloom North American Sales Manager, promoted Mark Binder to Director of Sales and promoted Mark Kisasonak to Head of Engineering. Bloom has more than 25 years of experience in the…
Stainless Steel Quick-Change Pallet System
With the VERO-S, machine set-up times can be reduced by up to 90 percent and retention force increased to 9,000 lbs.
DESKTOP BONDERS FOR REFLOW SOLDERING AND HEAT-SEAL BONDING
Uniflow3 Desktop Bonders from Miyachi Unitek use pulsed heat thermode technology ideal that is ideal for assembling medical devices, cellular phones, on-board computers, LCD monitors, laptops, and cockpit instrumentation and displays.
AUTOMATIC DIAMOND/CBN WHEEL TRUING AND DRESSING MACHINES
Rush Machinery offers the FC-250EX and FC-700EX Automatic Diamond and CBN Wheel Truing and Dressing Machines.
WIDIA™ Partners With Earnhardt Ganassi Racing
The Bass Pro Shops/ McDonald’s Chevrolet, driven by 2010 Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400 Champion Jamie McMurray of Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, will become the No. 1 WIDIA Chevrolet as WIDIA makes its NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) debut.
WELDING END PREP TOOL CUTS HIGH-CHROME-CONTENT BOILER TUBES
ESCO Tool offers an ID clamping welding end prep tool that produces high torque at low rpm for cutting high-chrome-content boiler tubes, stainless steel and tubes with overlays.
Sandvik Coromant Recognized as Best New Supplier by Grainger
Sandvik Coromant was presented with Grainger’s Best New Supplier Award for 2010. Grainger presents the award annually to a new supplier who demonstrates outstanding performance throughout the year.
LOW PROFILE ENCODERS PERFECT FOR SMALL MOTORS
HEIDENHAIN Corporation now offers low-profile incremental rotary encoders with block commutation tracks, especially suitable for use in small-dimensioned servo motors.
Water Jet Manufacturer Jet Edge Opens New Sales Office in China
Jet Edge China features showroom, service and training facility, water jet parts warehouse.
MANCOMM Green Editions Bring New Life to Unused, Outdated Books
The compliance experts at the publishing company have created MANCOMM Green Editions. Update pages are bound into the front of each outdated book, revealing what information has changed, by page and regulation numbers, since the volume was first published.
Rockwood Holdings and Michigan Economic Development Commission Announce $25 Million Surface Treatment Plant
The plant will manufacture surface treatment chemicals to pre-treat metal used in the manufacture of durable goods and the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment used in a broad range of US industries.
AK Steel Wins Patent Suit for Special Automotive Steels
AK Steel Corporation has prevailed in a patent infringement lawsuit brought against the company by two French units of ArcelorMittal.
SPI® PRECISION MEASUREMENT PRODUCTS NOW AVAILABLE
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. offers the SPI brand of precision measurement products. The SPI, product line spans more than 7,000 of the most popular measuring tools and accessories.
RECTANGULAR VACUUM CUPS HANDLE LONG AND NARROW LOADS
These rectangular vacuum cups from Anver Corporation are designed for handling high capacity loads that have inadequate surface areas for gripping.
Dielectric Corporation Adds 5-Axis CNC Machining Capability
The state-of-the-art machining center, with one of the largest trunion tables in the area, will enable Dielectric to more cost effectively process large and complex parts.
CGTech Announces 22 North American VERICUT Users’ Exchange Events
In 2010, over 1,000 VERICUT users attended more than 40 VUE events in 14 countries. CGTech has already announced 22 North American VUE locations scheduled in 2011.
TRUE UV-A LED FLASHLIGHT FOR NDT
Spectronics Corporation’s Spectroline® OPTIMAX™ 365 is a cordless, rechargeable true UV-A (365 nm) LED flashlight that is ideal for nondestructive testing applications such as MPI, FPI and general fluorescent inspection.
ONLINE TOOL BUILDS COMPLETE MIG WELDING SYSTEM
The Equip to Weld online tool from Miller Electric Mfg. walks users through a step-by-step procedure that builds a complete, customized industrial MIG/Multiprocess/Stick welding system from the ground up.
Camfil Farr APC Announces Free Dust Collection Seminars
Free programs will be offered throughout the year at the company’s Jonesboro, AR. Headquarters and its new regional offices in Los Angeles, CA, Lincoln, NE, Charlotte, NC, Dayton, OH, Dallas, TX and Gurabo, Puerto Rico.
AMT Applauds Creating Post for Special Assistant to the President for Manufacturing Policy
The Association For Manufacturing Technology states move is a step in the right direction toward establishing a national manufacturing strategy.
INNOVATIVE TOOLHOLDER EXTENSION TENDO-SVL SETS STANDARDS
The extension transforms almost every precision toolholder into a highly versatile specialist for narrow spaces independent from the spindle interface.
Industrial Magnetics, Inc. Celebrates 50 Years
In celebration, IMI is offering a “Trade-In/Upgrade” program, “Free Plant Audit” program, and a “Free Pull Test Kit” offer on qualifying orders resulting from the plant audit.
OPTION PACKAGE AVAILABLE FOR MARFORM MMQ 200 FORMTESTER
Option provides the measurement of surface finish parameters according to accepted ISO, ASME, and JIS standards.
LARGE CRANKSHAFT GAGE FEATURES 180-IN MEASUREMENT CAPABILITY
ADCOLE Corporation introduces a large crankshaft measurement gage for manufacturers of diesel, marine, and locomotive engines and mining, oil field, and power generation equipment.
MANCOMM RELEASES LATEST OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY REGULATIONS: A NEW EDITION
The latest edition of this volume is updated through Jan. 1, 2011, and, according to a top MANCOMM executive, customers will notice a key difference in the new book.
Colson Caster Celebrates Two Years No-Lost-Time Injuries
The manufacturing company has completed more than 389,388 hours of operation without logging any work-related lost-time injuries.
Hardinge Inc. Profiled On “World’s Greatest”
“World’s Greatest”, a television series highlighting innovation and excellence from some of the world’s greatest companies, products, places, and people, airs on the ION Television Network on local cable providers, Dish Network and Direct TV.
MAGNETIC WORKHOLDING FOR MACHINING CENTERS
Carr Lane Roemheld’s M-TECHS SP50 and SP70 are versatile clamping systems for machining centers that offers clamping in just 1 to 2 seconds, and 5-axis workpiece machining in a single clamping operation.
Neenah Enterprises, Inc. Names Thomas J. Riordan as President and CEO
Mr. Riordan has been president and chief operating officer of Terex Corporation, a global construction equipment manufacturer, since January 2007.
ROBOT CONTROLLER FOR ARC WELDING, MATERIAL HANDLING, ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS
The IRC5 Compact controller from ABB Robotics is used on a broad family of 6-axis, articulated arm robots to reduce the controller footprint and simplify commissioning to a wider range of applications.
Timken Acquires City Scrap and Salvage
The acquisition is consistent with Timken’s goal of maintaining reliable resources for its businesses and reinforces the company’s significant recycling activities and ongoing commitment to the environment.
New Alabama Robotics Technology Park to Educate and Train in Emerging Robotics and Automation Technologies
Three-phase project will provide in-depth training on all aspects of robotics, including safety, with safety solutions provided by Omron STI.
1400-DEG F BOX FURNACE FROM GRIEVE
No. 863 is an electrically heated 1400-deg F(~760-deg C) box furnace used for preheating molds.
GTI SPINDLE TAKES PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE MOBILE
By selling vibration analysis packages direct from their website, providing predictive maintenance services on custom applications and hardware for Apple’s iPad, and partnering with a number of distributors to move this innovative technology into the marketplace, GTI Spindle makes vibration analysis accessible for even the smallest of shops.
The Fisher-Barton Group Acquires Thermal Spray Powder Company
Lineage Alloys was purchased by The Fisher-Barton Group on Dec. 14, 2010. The transaction marries two successful coating manufacturers, adding more depth to Fisher-Barton’s engineered wear resistance solutions.
CAVITY AND BEAM DELIVERY MIRRORS FOR TRUMPF LASERS
LRO Cavity/Resonator and External Beam Delivery Optics for Trumpf® lasers feature plane-parallel configurations and include zero phase, phase lock, rear mirrors, output couplers, and phase retarders in 38 to 68 mm sizes.
ROBOTIC SHOT PEENER FOR TURBINE BLADE ROOTS
The RB-9 7-axis robotic shot peening system from Guyson Corporation is specially adapted for controlled metallurgical surface enhancement of industrial gas turbine blade roots up to 36 in long and exceeding 100 lb.
JETCAM Celebrates Silver Anniversary
Since 1986, the company has grown to be a dominant force in the CADCAM and nesting market through its award-winning JETCAM Expert range, with more than 7000 licenses spanning 70 countries.
HIGH-PRODUCTIVITY END MILL LINE FOR EFFICIENT, RELIABLE MACHINING
Emuge’s High-Productivity Cutting (HPC) End Mills build on the success of the MULTI-Jet Cut end mills, extending the range of application to include the ability to perform complex 3-D machining, as well as roughing and pre-finishing operations.
SELF-CLEANING AUTOMAG CUTS FILTRATION COSTS, REDUCES ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Automag is a self-cleaning high-intensity magnetic filter that uses high-power neodymium rare earth magnets to remove ferrous and para-magnetic contamination from fluids.
FASTER AND EASIER TO USE MEASURING AND EVALUATION UNIT
Mahr Federal’s MarCheck measuring and evaluation unit for its high-precision Linear 100 universal length measuring instrument allows both measurements and calibrations to be performed quickly and reliably at the touch of a button.
February Industry Watch: Business
Recent activities and events going on in the business of metal manufacturing.
GREEN-DESIGN DUST COLLECTOR SAVES ENERGY, FILTER COST
Patented filter cleaning system, MERV 15-rated filter cartridges and optimized cabinet design combine for highest air cleaning efficiency with lowest energy use
February Industry Watch: People
People making recent headlines in the business of metalworking and fabricating.
INNOVATIVE TOOLHOLDER EXTENSIONS
SCHUNK’s TENDO-SVL transforms almost every precision toolholder into a highly versatile specialist for narrow spaces independent from the spindle interface.
National Report on Manufacturing
According to Manufacturers’ News, industrial employment in the United States declined 3.3 percent and the number of U.S. manufacturers fell 4.1 percent.
INSTEEL INDUSTRIES ACQUIRES ASSETS OF IVY STEEL & WIRE
Ivy, one of the nation’s largest producers of welded wire reinforcement and wire products for concrete construction applications, reported net sales of $104.3 million in 2009.
LASERDYNE SYSTEMS INTRODUCES 3-AXIS SYSTEM
The LASERDYNE 430 is a 3-axis system designed for precision cutting, welding and drilling 2- and 3-dimensional components. The system is currently available with a 4th rotary/circular axis option with a 5th tilt axis option to soon follow.
USW Members Ratify Labor Contract Extension for AK Steel’s Mansfield Works
Members of the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 169 have ratified a three-year extension to a labor agreement covering about 270 hourly production and maintenance employees at the company’s Mansfield, OH, works. The new agreement extends the existing contract to March 31, 2014.
RelaDyne New Distributor for BioBlend ‘Green’ Lubricants
This distribution strategy opens new niche market opportunities for BioBlend lubricants on a far broader scale by expanding into industrial and commercial equipment operators throughout the entire Midwest and Gulf Coast regions.
HEAVY-DUTY DRILLING SPINDLE FOR PLASMA SYSTEMS
MultiCam Max40 spindle can drill holes up to 1.125 in in diameter and has an optional 8-position tool changer for automatic tapping.
AT&F Steel Opens Hybrid Laser Arc Welding Facility
The multi-million dollar Hybrid Laser Arc Welding (HLAW) facility is the largest in the United States. HLAW procedure offers fabrication designers and engineers the most component-design flexibility to date.
Revstone Announces Purchase of Fabrication and Stamping and Magnesium Die Casting Facilities
The company increases its presence in Mexico with the purchase of a magnesium die casting facility in Chihuahua and the addition of a fabrication and stamping facility to its campus in San Luis Potosi.
STEP-SWITCHED POWER SOURCES FOR MEDIUM TO HEAVY-DUTY MIG WELDING
Origo MIG welding step-switched power sources from ESAB Welding & Cutting Products optimize a wide variety of filler metals and gases for auto repair, general steel fabrication, other auto and transportation applications, civil construction, mobile machinery, foundries, shipyards and pipeworks.
C & B Machinery Ships Super-Abrasive Double Disc Grinder for Ceramic Discs
The grinder is designed to increase quality and output of product, thereby reducing cost per piece. During runoff, the grinder achieved production rates of 300 parts per hour, effectively doubling output over previous grinding methods.
PLASMA CUTTER OFFERS FLEXIBILITY FOR MANUAL OR AUTOMATED CUTTING APPLICATIONS
The Spectrum® 875 Auto-Line from Miller accepts any primary input voltage from 208 to 575 volts, single- or three-phase, 50 or 60 Hz and is available in handheld and machine torch packages for mechanized plasma cutting applications.
Russell F. Folger to Lead Global Quality Organization at Timken
Folger assumes the leadership role formerly held by Donna J. Demerling, who retired at the end of December after a 38-year career at the company.
Kennametal Elects John R. Tucker VP and President, Business Groups
Mr. Tucker will lead the global resources of the company’s new strategic and growth business groups to help drive profitability through delivering innovative products and services to customers.
COIL GRAB FOR DENSELY PACKED, THIN SLIT COILS
Bushman AvonTec designed an adjustable coil lifter with flexible lifting legs that fit between the coils and rotate into the ID for a safe lift of thin steel coils.
5-AXIS MACHINING CENTER FOR DENTAL MILLING
The D5 Dental Mill from Datron Dynamics is a 5-axis high-speed machining center designed specifically and exclusively for dental milling applications, including crowns, bridges, abutments, inlays, onlays, telescopes, implants, bar work and even models.
UNIQUELY ENGINEERED FORKLIFT ALTERNATIVE
The Shop Lift is an economical yet rugged device, built to fit through most standard doorways, carrying up to a 600-lb payload and delivering it safely to a machine, storage rack, pallet, loading bay or onto a truck.
Heenan to Step Down After Nearly 40 Years in Steel Industry
Steel Recycling Institute (SRI) president William M. (Bill) Heenan, Jr., is stepping down due to health reasons after a distinguished career in the steel industry. Gregory L. Crawford is new executive director of SRI.
INSTEEL INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES CONSOLIDATION OF TEXAS FACILITIES
The consolidation of the plants is expected to result in the elimination of 67 positions at the Houston facility and the addition of 19 positions at the Dayton plant, which will be offered to the Houston employees, for a net reduction of 48 positions.
HIGH-PRECISION GRINDER FOR EASY PUNCH AND DIE MAINTENANCE
Mate ValuGrind lets fabricators precisely regrind punches and dies to maintain optimum condition for the highest quality parts production.
RICHARD J. SEIF AND DAVID FINK ELECTED TO THE AWS 2010 CLASS OF COUNSELORS
Lincoln Electric’s Richard J. Seif and David Fink were honored at the 2010 FABTECH/AWS exposition held in Atlanta, GA, and inducted during the American Welding Society’s annual business meeting.
HOW TO SELECT THE PROPER WATERJET FOR YOUR APPLICATIONS
Abrasive waterjet technology is evolving rapidly and the range of variables to consider may seem overwhelming. Laird Parry of OMAX provides a rational approach to follow that will optimize both waterjet selection and performance based upon your applications.
