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TIPS FOR OVERLAYING JOURNALS AND CASTER ROLLS
Although the ultimate hardfacing deposit selected will vary based on the intended application, Regis Geisler of Lincoln Electric explains the welding and fabrication techniques to follow for rebuilding caster rolls, crankshafts, roll pins, extrusion rolls, crusher rolls, or other types of journals made of low alloy steel.
THE YEAR AHEAD: LOOKING GOOD
Guest columnist Chris Kuehl of FMA explains how the U.S. economy can grow in 2012 if four key issues are addressed clearly, logically, and in a coordinated manner.
ROOTING OUT RESISTANCE: ELIMINATING THE HIDDEN VARIABLE
Resistance is frequently characterized by random and intermittent welding issues that are difficult to repeat. But even though resistance-related problems can have many symptoms, their root cause is always the same – not enough current is flowing in the electrical circuit. Nick Petersen of Miller Electric shares some tips on how to pinpoint and root out this frustrating problem.
INDUSTRIAL LIGHTING: THE PRACTICAL SIDE OF GREEN MANUFACTURING
Let There Be Light: Guest columnist Reginald Cook of Johnson Controls explores how advancing technology, rebate incentives, and sustainability imperatives argue strongly for complete industrial lighting retrofits.
DECIDING ON THE RIGHT SHEET AND PLATE CUTTING PROCESS
When investing in new CNC sheet or plate contour cutting equipment, which process will best cover all of the requirements? Jim Colt of Hypertherm explores how the answer lies in knowing how to use plasma, oxy-fuel, laser, or abrasive waterjet processes most effectively.
Job Shop Scheduling: The Secret to Getting On Time & Lead Times
Dr. Lisa Lang of The Science of Business consulting firm explores how typical solutions to improve scheduling address various symptoms, but they don’t address the root cause. So what is the secret to addressing the root cause and dramatically improving your shop scheduling? Her answer will surprise you.
WHAT’S WRONG WITH SAFETY TRAINING . . . AND HOW TO FIX IT
Back by popular demand, this classic analysis by Phil La Duke of the issues and problems encountered with conventional safety training also provides some creative solutions that can enlighten your next session – and get the attention of your workforce.
Unions Go to War with Behavior-Based Safety
Bad news for all those companies cashing in on Behavior Based Safety; it looks like international Unions have formalized their opposition to it.
HOW TO EVALUATE ENTRY LEVEL PLASMA CNC MACHINES
A large market has developed for low cost CNC plasma cutting machines used by hobbyists and homeowners, small welding shops, and even maintenance departments of larger companies to cut precise parts in house without breaking the bank. These machines can provide great performance at even better prices, but make sure they fit your needs. Jim Colt of Hypertherm examines what you need to look for.
THE BASICS OF SAFETY: WHAT CONSTITUTES A SAFE WORKPLACE?
Phil La Duke of Rockford Greene launches a series that deeply explores different ideas about safety and what can be done to actually make the workplace safer.
How to Select the Right Flap Disc
With all the benefits afforded by flap discs, it is important to know how to select the right one by understanding all the variables and how they apply to your metal fabricating application. Here are the five variables that will help you pick the correct one.
Robotic Applications for Cladding and Hardfacing
Competitive pressures cause manufacturers to research advancements in hardfacing and cladding for surfacing applications that can reduce wear over 50 percent and increase production throughput over 30 percent. Selecting the method best-suited to a particular application involves balancing cost against performance.
