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October Industry Watch: People
People making recent headlines in the business of metalworking and fabricating.
Artist Evan Hoffman teams with Nex Solutions for ArtPrize 2010
Nex Solutions performed the high-definition plasma cutting, welding and powder coating for Evan’s 3D steel creation: Deux Vagues Etreints (Two Waves Embrace).
HOW MUCH WIRE? HOW MUCH GAS?
By using some simple math, Kevin Beardsley of Lincoln Electric shows how to make the calculations necessary to get a very accurate estimation on the amount of welding wire and shielding gas needed to complete a job being quoted.
Steering Lean Leadership
To prevent your lean initiatives from backsliding, Rick Bohan of Chagrin River Consulting explains why there is simply no substitute for a committed Steering Committee that meets regularly.
Linde Awarded Major Contract to Supply REBOX HLL Oxy-Fuel System to SSAB
The installation will represent the world’s largest oxy-fuel combustion system in a reheat furnace.
PORTABLE FLOOR SCALE PROVIDES DRUM WEIGHING SOLUTIONS
The DeckHand Portable Floor Scale from Alliance features a non-skid top plate, two wheels, a battery-operated weigh indicator and folding ramp that makes easy work of weighing drums containing chemicals, paints, and powders.
First U.S. Manufacturer Uses Advanced Lift Trucks
Storage tank system manufacturer Columbian TecTank uses the new internal combustion pneumatic tire lift trucks to move carbon and stainless steel products throughout their 250,000 sq ft facility.
HUBBED THIN AND CONTAMINANT-FREE THIN WHEEL ABRASIVES LAST LONGER
DEWALT launches line of hubbed thin wheel and contaminant-free thin wheel abrasives that last about three times longer than competition.
TIMKEN INTRODUCES LINE OF BEARINGS FOR MACHINE TOOL MARKET
The new precision cylindrical roller bearings for screw drives feature axial cylindrical rollers and radial needle rollers to help manage loads from multiple directions during high-speed operation.
NUM Celebrates 22 Years of Success in the U.S.
One of the pioneers in CNC control looks back on their evolution and growth by reflecting on three recent build-ins in the North American market.
TEST FIXTURE DESIGN SERVICES
InterTech Development Company helps engineering teams eliminate the costs associated with high defect rates by overcoming inadequate test fixture design and meeting gage R&R requirements.
UPDATED AND STREAMLINED WELDING SAFETY PORTFOLIO
Kimberly-Clark Professional unveils updated Jackson Safety brand that makes product selection easier and features improved passive and auto-darkening welding helmet products.