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SIMPLIFY YOUR TIG TORCH INSTALLATION
Keith Werkley of Weldcraft explains why educating yourself as to the proper procedures for both air- and water-cooled types of TIG torches can go a long way in preventing problems and ensuring quality welds.
GETTING LEAN WITH LASERS
Single Head Strategies: Fabricators are turning to the higher automation in advanced laser systems to expand and diversify the services they offer to penetrate new market segments, eliminate secondary operations and reduce process cycle times, and cut their operating expenses to increase profitability. Here is a snapshot of some of the equipment and suppliers they are using.
REMAKING THE GRADE
Atomic level changes in coating and substrate development have caused revolutionary results in the grade performance of cutting tool inserts. Here’s how the unique Duratomic CVD coating methodology from Seco Tools has changed the expectations of insert grade performance in a variety of applications.
STICK SLIP! OR, WHAT MAKES SLIDEWAYS AND VIOLINS DIFFERENT?
Minimizing friction is the prime target for many lubricant applications. But this primer from Mobil Industrial Lubricants explains why that is simply not good enough in machine tool slideways, and how smooth and precise slideway operation require special attention to the friction properties of the lubricant.
“DROP-IN” REPLACEMENT ACTUATOR IMPROVES COOLANT HEAD POSITIONING ACCURACY IN GEAR GRINDING
A powerful and compact RSM rod-style screw actuator from Tolomatic is modified to more accurately position a heavy coolant head and improve productivity on a Phoenix II 275G gear grinding machine from Gleason.
TEST YOUR GRINDER SAFETY KNOWLEDGE
Will You Survive the ‘Daily Grind’? How familiar are you with abrasive wheel grinders and their safe operation? Take this quiz from MANCOMM and find out.
June 2011 Industry Watch: People
People making recent headlines in the business of fabricating and metalworking.
A New Resource for the Welding and Cutting Industry
The welding and cutting industry has lacked a truly comprehensive online resource that addresses all aspects of the industry . . . until now. BUG-O Systems and Weld.com are changing that.
Asian Trends Inspire Manufacturers To Go Green
Manufacturers of steel and industrial equipment in Asia are among those surveyed by Global Intelligence Alliance who feel that (1) reducing their carbon footprint, (2) a recovery in U.S./European markets, and (3) a growing interest in safety and standards are the top three areas of growth over the next two years.
TOOLMAKER GAINS PRODUCTIVITY WITH INTEGRATED CAD/CAM SOFTWARE
The use of new technology from Vero Software resulted in a 20 percent increase in machining productivity at toolmaker MNB Moulds and reduced their need for detailed tool drawings to serve the automotive, medical and electrical markets. Here’s how.
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CONSUMPTION UP AGAIN
So Far, So Good: With a total of $1,203.57 million through the first quarter, AMTDA and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology report that 2011 is already up 118.6 percent compared with 2010.
The Manufacturing Predicament
The industrial sector is surging, yet skilled labor shortage stands as an obstacle. What should we do? Gerald Shankel of FMA provides some answers.