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CML USA Launches New Website Rich content features expanding line of Ercolina CNC and NC mandrel tube, pipe and profile bending and metalworking machinery.
Marlin Steel Uses Fastest Metal Fabrication Robot in the U.S. Robot performs sheet metal fabrication, metal stamping, countersinking, metal forming, louvers, notching, holes, counterboring, stand offs, slitting, stiffening ribs and tapping holes.
NEXT-GENERATION TUBE BENDING MACHINES MAKE DEBUT With real-time Ethernet architecture and advanced software to extend the versatility of all-electric bending, new technology from Unison makes complex tube bending a Breeze.
PREVENTING LEAKS, IMPROVING LOOKS, INCREASING PROFITS When finishing decorative parts, it is no secret that high part rejection rates caused by unacceptable end-product finishes resulting from porosity can cut deeply into profits. Peter T. Gebhard of IMPCO shows how filling porosity prior to finishing dramatically reduces reject rates so that better finishes equal better bottom lines.
SURFACE FINISHING: TOOLS, TECHNIQUES AND TIPS The art of finishing takes years of experience to perfect. John Harding of DME Company shares some basic principles and techniques of grinding, hand stoning and diamond polishing that will provide a good start.
LEAN METRICS PART DEUX Last month, Rick Bohan of Chagrin River Consulting talked about the importance of lean metrics and described a process for developing them. Now he explains how to use those metrics so that they serve three larger purposes.
METAL SPINNING OF LARGE STAINLESS OR ALUMINUM PARTS Acme Metal Spinning fabricates large components, such as stainless steel and aluminum tank heads, holding tanks, vessels, and cylindrical parts in small to medium quantities.
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FINISH THE EDGES OF CHAMFERS, BEVELS AND DEBURRING Dayton finishing machines produce clean, precise edges on flats and squares of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, composites and plastics. Ideal for beveling standard weld joints.
IDEAL LASER CUTTING SYSTEM FOR CONTRACT MANUFACTURERS New 5-axis 3D laser cutting system from PRIMA North America achieves up to 30 percent productivity increase for automotive, applicance and aerospace part production.
FULLY AUTOMATIC TUBE CUTTING LASER SYSTEM An automated loading and parts handling system complement the state-of-the-industry laser and machine control technology from Han-Kwang USA.
THE LATEST IN VERTICAL PLATE ROLLING SYSTEMS Carell Corporation offers automated vertical tank production systems for fabricating liquid storage tanks, silos, chemical tanks, bio fuel tanks, oil storage tanks, brewery tanks and more.
TWO-AXIS HYDRAULIC PRESS DELIVERS PINPOINT ACCURACY Exceptional accuracy from precisely controlled vertical and horizontal cylinders makes this two-axis press from Phoenix ideal for a wide variety of forming, compaction, compression, R&D and quality testing applications.
PORTABLE DRILL BOOSTS CARBIDE CUTTER PRODUCTIVITY Hougen Manufacturing offers the high-speed performance-enhanced HMD508 portable magnetic drill for cutting holes at faster rpm and robust feed rates in hard, tough alloys, castings and other materials.
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CML USA Launches New Website Rich content features expanding line of Ercolina CNC and NC mandrel tube, pipe and profile bending and metalworking machinery.
The Thrill Ain't Gone: KBC Tools Turns 45 The metalworking tool supplier celebrates its growth and expansion with simultaneous Elvis appearances and more at all nine stocking locations in the U.S. and Canada.
Nearly Automated Mold Toolmaking Process is Created Pioneers have developed a nearly automatic manufacturing process chain for injection and blow mold tooling with conformal cooling channels that runs virtually unbroken from design to finished product.
Whitney Tool Celebrates 40 Years of Manufacturing Success The family-owned business that was founded in September 1970 by Wilfred “Whitey” Rytkonen has grown into a strong local business in south-central Indiana. A celebration is planned for September 16.
Bearing Manufacturer Wins Delivery Award RBC Bearings recognized for providing outstanding service to Komatsu America regarding “on time” delivery as requested to meet customer demands.