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- From the Blog
The impact of sine and square waves in aluminum AC welding, Part II
- By Gina Cutts
Gina Cutts concludes her discussion of aluminum AC welding with square wave, the second of two waveforms primarily used.
- From the Fabrinomics Newsletter
China’s Housing Sector Tamps Down Raw Material Prices
Many speculate that raw material prices could be a lot higher, but lack of demand is rumored to be keeping prices capped. But there is another factor, and it could simply be the pullback in Chinese home construction. The chart shows the downturn in new home starts and homes completed. The Chinese Government is scrambling …
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- From The Welder
Perfecting the art of manufacturing fitness equipment
- By Mark Cardwell
- May 24, 2024
- From The Welder
Leveling up SkillsUSA Michigan Welding Sculptures
- By Josh Welton
- May 23, 2024
- Industry News
- ESAB Corp. to acquire the welding business of Linde Bangladesh
- Orders controller updated for nesting software
- Ajax adds location in Arizona
- Metal formers’ outlook for economic activity dims
- Hamilton Caster hires director of sales
- Saw blade lineup revamped for simplified selection
- Surface finishing robotic cell offered with variety of support services
- Research finds 90% of manufacturers are using AI
- Wheelabrator appoints senior VP
- AISC launches fabricator sustainability program to drive green projects
- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 05/28/2024
- Running Time:
- 62:19
Chaz Schroeder of Black River Group joins The Fabricator Podcast this week to talk about evolution of his...
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- May 31, 2024
- Punching and Other Holemaking
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Automation Talk Takes a Deep Dive into the Industry's Technology Trends
- May 30, 2024
- Automation and Robotics
- Video
Automation isn't just about filling the skilled-labor gap. Fabricators automate to achieve greater throughput and gain the ability to truly scale the enterprise. In short, automation is changing how metal fabricators grow their business. To find out more, check out Automation Talk, a series from the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA) and presented by Salvagnini America.
- From The Fabricator
J&L Machine and Fabrication plans $2 million expansion
- May 29, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
J&L Machine and Fabrication, a provider of steel fabrication and machining services, will create 33 new jobs with a $2.1 million expansion of its production capacity in Stanley, N.C.
- From The Fabricator
Software enables customized applications for robots
- May 29, 2024
- Manufacturing Software
- Product Release
The YMConnect software development kit from Yaskawa Motoman helps users create customized PC applications that communicate with Yaskawa robots.
- From The Fabricator
Plasma/oxyfuel tables customizable for size, capabilities
- May 29, 2024
- Plasma Cutting
- Product Release
The BPM series of plasma/oxyfuel cutting tables from Bendmak offers a variety of options to customize cutting capabilities
- From The Fabricator
American Heavy Plates to expand Ohio operations
- May 28, 2024
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
American Heavy Plates has announced plans to invest more than $10 million to expand its operations in Clarington, Ohio, with a finishing facility.
- From The Fabricator
Metal Recruiters marks 31 years in metal fabrication industry
- May 28, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Metal Recruiters, a division of National Search Group Inc., is celebrating its 31 years of connecting skilled professionals with metal fabrication companies.
- From The Fabricator
Cadence opens Costa Rica facility
- May 28, 2024
- Shop Management
- News Release
Cadence Inc., a medical device contract manufacturer and partner for global medical device OEMs, has opened a facility in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
- From The Fabricator
Two-table shot blast machine helps ensure continuous workflow
- May 28, 2024
- Finishing
- Product Release
The MT422 shot blast machine from Viking Corp. features two indexed tables—one loads parts while the other rotates into the blast chamber—to help ensure a continuous workflow.
- From The Welder
Cobot welding system integrates GMAW/FCAW power source
- May 27, 2024
- Automation and Robotics
- Product Release
Hirebotics’ Cobot Welder now integrates the Miller Auto DeltaWeld GMAW/FCAW pulsed-capable power source for welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in sheet, structural, and heavy industrial manufacturing.
- From The Fabricator
Customer portal integrates web store into MRP software
- May 24, 2024
- Manufacturing Software
- Product Release
MRPeasy has unveiled its new B2B customer portal as part of its CRM system.
- From The Fabricator
Dynabrade Power Tools partners with Juncos Hollinger Racing as official tool sponsor
- May 23, 2024
- Power Tools
- News Release
Dynabrade Power Tools, Clarence, N.Y., has announced its partnership with Juncos Hollinger Racing Team as the official tool sponsor for the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series.
Unison launches new website
- May 23, 2024
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
Tube and pipe bending machine manufacturer Unison Ltd. has launched a new website at www.unisonltd.com to better reflect its full product offering.
- From The Welder
AMADA WELD TECH names CFO
- May 23, 2024
- Assembly and Joining
- News Release
AMADA WELD TECH, a manufacturer of equipment and systems for welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding, has appointed Sayeed Chowdhury, MBA, as CFO.
- From The Fabricator
Fiber laser system overcomes obsolescence with EtherCAT, PC-based control platform
- May 23, 2024
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
When designing a new fiber laser system, Cincinnati Inc. engineers determined that EtherCAT and PC-based automation from Beckhoff checked the boxes for power, speed, and extensibility.
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