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Nano-joints Offer Enormous Potential in Laser-Cutting Processes

Nano-joint technology allows fabricators to keep small parts securely attached to the nest without a hard tab that is difficult to break or requires clean up.
How to Reduce MIG Gun Wear and Extend Gun Life

Understand the most common causes of gun wear and apply these tips to reduce downtime and optimize gun performance and longevity.
Breathe Easier: Two Strategies for Fume Mitigation

Welders want a cleaner, low fume environment that keeps them more productive, comfortable and safer. Read on for tips on how best to clear the air.
Leave the Fumes Behind

Our individual health, and employee retention efforts are improved with new technology to clean the air in our facilities.
Best Practices for Reducing Consumable Costs and Extending Tool Life

Monitor and evaluate tool life to remain competitive and reduce waste.
Fantastic Form

Fabricators can select from diverse and extensive lines of equipment to meet the exacting needs of their customers.
Automation and Labor: Make it a Friendly Handshake

Employers may be able to search for people who may be less experienced in manufacturing but have good mechanical and computer skills. Digital savvy youth can be trained in one or a handful of roles as required.
Finding Workers: More Than a Help-Wanted Ad

There are a variety of initiatives and programs your shop can utilize to ease the challenge of finding workers.
Five Ways Metalworking Fluid Recycling Equipment Delivers ROI

Accurate and precise cutting fluid recycling equipment contributes significantly to reducing your shop’s annual cutting fluid management operations.
New Advances Make Adaptive Control of Resistance Welding i4.0-Ready

New welding quality analytics packages for the automotive manufacturing industry offer expanded real-time analysis and process improvement for welding operations.
Streamlining the Transition to Robotic Welding

Modular welding cells and an intuitive programming interface simplify the adoption of robotic welding for SMEs.
Five Ways Oil and Gas Companies Can Maximize the Efficiency of Critical Component Production

Industry 4.0 advancements increase productivity and performance by reducing the margin of error, providing insights into your machining operation, and streamlining and simplifying essential processes.