Filter by Process Zone:
MACHINE BUILDER REENGINEERS BUSINESS MODEL
To improve its competitiveness in these tough times, this manufacturer revamped its machining processes, purchasing procedures and manufacturing and assembly operations to improve quality and reduce its lead times and machine costs.
Missouri Plant Expands Extrusion Fabrication & Machining Services
Significant investments in capital and personnel is part of long-term strategy to expand fabrication, bending and CNC machining services for the Central region.
PIPE CUTTER BLADES FOR WELDING END PREP
A full line of cutter blades from ESCO Tool produce a heavy, thick chip without cutting oils by using a radical chip breaker that transfers heat away from the pipe and into the chip.
SHOWCASE FOR COPPER-ALLOY EXTRUSION APPLICATIONS
The Mac Metals website has been redesigned with the purpose of educating metal fabricators about the advantages and applications for brass, bronze and nickel silver extrusions.
Swiss-Type Machining Distributor Changes Name and Logo
Distributor moves to new brand identification that was already popular with customers and employees.
PULSED ND:YAG LASER DRILLS DEEPER AND LARGER HOLES
The new Convergent Laser CL-R from PRIMA North America combines up to 50 kW peak power with low divergence resonator optics to produce a high intensity laser spot.
Welded Tubing Manufacturer Penetrates Chinese Market
U.S. manufacturer of welded, welded and drawn, and seamless stainless steel, nickel, and titanium tubing receives orders from Chinese acetic acid companies and firms in the Chinese oil and gas industry.
MEDIUM VOLUME, ODD-SHAPED BEAM DRILLING
The Atra Ace automatic drill from Nitto Kohki eliminates costly material handling by allowing operators to bring the drill to the beam, rather than the beam to the drilling line for processing.
“TOUR OF EXCELLENCE” PROVIDES ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INSIGHTS
Midwest-based precision medical device, military and aerospace manufacturers get a look at some of the latest systems and processes.
Worldwide Steel Production Increases 18 Percent in June
While many regions continue to struggle to reach the pre-crisis levels, total production in June 2010 reached 119 million tons, while total production for the first six months of 2010 reached 706 million tons, which is an increase of 29.7 percent.
WORKHOLDING SHIPMENTS UP FROM FIRST QUARTER 2010
Second quarter 2010 workholding shipments were up 7.7 percent from the first quarter 2010 and up 46.3 percent over second quarter 2009.
EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF YOUR THICK TURRET PUNCH PRESS
Multi Tools from Mate Precision Tooling ensure high quality sheet metal parts by extending tool life, integral punch-length adjustments, minimum die clearances and automatic tool lubrication.
Industry News
