February 2017
Digital Issue
Because the world as we know it is still mostly built on the trapped sunshine that is oil, the oil industry was the most consequential market of the 20th century. Take a closer look at how the industry must now step up to the challenges of this century. Also inside:
- Affordable Ways to Prevent Vibration in Machining
- Tips for Fine Grinding Stainless Steel
- Magnets: Changing the Way Things are Done
- HOUSTEX 2017
Because the world as we know it is still mostly built on the trapped sunshine that is oil, the oil industry was the most consequential market of the 20th century. Guest columnist Chet Biliyok of Energy and System Technical analyzes how the industry must now step up to the challenges of this century.
The choice between using a through-arm MIG gun or a conventional gun is sometimes an afterthought on these systems, but there are applications where a conventional gun works better and can significantly impact efficiency, throughput and quality of the finished weld. Knowing how to choose the best option for the job up front is key.
How to prepare your shop for a smooth installation that gets your new machinery up and running efficiently and as quickly as possible so it can begin generating money for your company.
As the oil and gas industry explores new technology to innovate, minimize costs, and help contribute to achieving a lower-emissions environment, equipment and parts suppliers must dig deep to find ways to reduce their costs, improve their delivery times and increase component quality. Here are some of the latest machine tools and other equipment that can help them get the job done.
As business picks up for tube and pipe fabricators, they must reduce their setup times and become more versatile in the flow of work they are able to handle, all while increasing their productivity to remain competitive. Here is some of the latest tube and pipe fabrication and welding equipment that can help these shops smooth out jobs so that their work goes with the flow.
A strong, optimistic coal and natural gas power generation market is increasing demand for custom metal fabricators, who must forget about survival tactics and move toward positive, growth-oriented strategies that can meet the industry’s growing demand. Here’s why.
Because the world as we know it is still mostly built on the trapped sunshine that is oil, the oil industry was the most consequential market of the 20th century. Guest columnist Chet Biliyok of Energy and System Technical analyzes how the industry must now step up to the challenges of this century.
How to prepare your shop for a smooth installation that gets your new machinery up and running efficiently and as quickly as possible so it can begin generating money for your company.
The labor intensive, time consuming conventional casting of alloys is becoming a thing of the past as new robot-assisted laser systems take the fabrication and repair of sliding bearings to an innovative new level in the gigantic container ships that travel across the world’s seas.
CNC gear deburring machines from Koepfer America can be configured with brushes, discs, milling tools and to match the exact required application.
As the oil and gas industry explores new technology to innovate, minimize costs, and help contribute to achieving a lower-emissions environment, equipment and parts suppliers must dig deep to find ways to reduce their costs, improve their delivery times and increase component quality. Here are some of the latest machine tools and other equipment that can help them get the job done.
In the ultra-competitive oil and gas industry, this equipment provider weathers all business climates by minimizing waste and optimizing operations with cloud-based shop floor management software that seamlessly connects and monitors all of their manufacturing assets.
Take a closer look at how these two British suppliers to the oil and gas industry are investing in advanced machining technologies to speed up production, reduce operating costs, ensure higher part quality, and future-proof their manufacturing capabilities to further increase the confidence of their customers.
The showcase event of manufacturing technology in the Southwest U.S. takes place February 28 through March 2 in the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas . . . and this special Show-in-Print provides technical reviews of some of the machinery, tooling, systems and accessories that will be exhibited to help you navigate the show floor and manage your time while you’re there.
The showcase event of manufacturing technology in the Southwest U.S. takes place February 28 through March 2 in the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas . . . and this special Show-in-Print provides technical reviews of some more of the machinery, tooling, systems and accessories that will be exhibited to help you navigate the show floor and manage your time while you’re there.
The showcase event of manufacturing technology in the Southwest U.S. takes place February 28 through March 2 in the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas . . . and this special Show-in-Print provides technical reviews of some more of the machinery, tooling, systems and accessories that will be exhibited to help you navigate the show floor and manage your time while you’re there.
The CUT 200 Dedicated wire EDM and compact Mikron MILL P 800 U ST mill-turn machine from GF Machining Solutions are ideal for boosting efficiency and accuracy in the machining of aircraft parts from advanced materials.
Version 4.0 Release 3 CAD/CAM software from Tebis can shorten cycle times by roughly 30 percent in laser cutting and trimming through improved NC point distribution in more compact programs.
VERICUT 8.0 from CGTech streamlines the steps needed to get from a CAD-designed composite part to CNC programs driving Automated Fiber Placement or Automated Tape Laying machines.
The Tongtai iTD 2000 YBC CNC Turning Center and the You Ji VHL-1200ATC series of vertical turning lathes from Absolute Machine Tools received Taiwan Excellence Awards.
As business picks up for tube and pipe fabricators, they must reduce their setup times and become more versatile in the flow of work they are able to handle, all while increasing their productivity to remain competitive. Here is some of the latest tube and pipe fabrication and welding equipment that can help these shops smooth out jobs so that their work goes with the flow.
The choice between using a through-arm MIG gun or a conventional gun is sometimes an afterthought on these systems, but there are applications where a conventional gun works better and can significantly impact efficiency, throughput and quality of the finished weld. Knowing how to choose the best option for the job up front is key.
Considering an upgrade to your welding equipment to increase profitability and cut operating costs? Here’s how you can also take advantage of the additional benefits that energy incentives provide for an even greater impact on your bottom line.
Because both soils and metals change during metal finishing, industrial metal cleaning demands reliability that a surface is free of lubricants, oils and other imperfections so it is clean enough for further operations. Here are some new cleaners that help shops meet that demand.
With a low-temperature cure formulation for application at just a few degrees above freezing, Dura-Plate 301 Series epoxy systems from Sherwin-Williams can be applied over damp and medium flash-rusted metal substrates without dew point restrictions.
In the ultra-competitive oil and gas industry, this equipment provider weathers all business climates by minimizing waste and optimizing operations with cloud-based shop floor management software that seamlessly connects and monitors all of their manufacturing assets.
As business picks up for tube and pipe fabricators, they must reduce their setup times and become more versatile in the flow of work they are able to handle, all while increasing their productivity to remain competitive. Here is some of the latest tube and pipe fabrication and welding equipment that can help these shops smooth out jobs so that their work goes with the flow.
New magnet technology is being scaled and engineered to revolutionize power from lighter weight tools for precise manipulation, positioning and cleaning, and increased safety in welding and fabrication, automation and more.
Ideal for heavy grinding applications on even the toughest metals, this new grinding disc is at the forefront of abrasive technology, providing metal fabricators with more comfortable, ergonomic working conditions and the highest removal rate for steel and stainless steel.
Coldwater Machine offers design and build-to-print solutions for high precision applications.
While the latest machine tool technology may go a long way towards eliminating vibration and chatter, adding a new one may not be realistic. Luckily, there are less disruptive options that can make positive impacts on vibration without breaking the bank.
Choosing the right equipment and consumables to grind a fine finish on stainless steel can get the job done faster with less operator fatigue. Here are nine ways to create a smooth surface in some typical finishing applications.
