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With the advent of technologies like the iPad, the field of predictive maintenance has now become an accessible, cost effective and achievable goal for many companies, from small shops to large factories. They can base an entire predictive maintenance platform on the iPad and utilize technology that is constantly improving.
How to Manage MIG Guns and Consumables for Multiple Applications
Want to become more competitive, increase your productivity and reduce costs – all with less labor to support the efforts? Here are five tips to help you streamline the MIG guns and consumables used across the multiple applications in your shop.
The King of Cutting Sheet Metal Up to One Inch Thick
When jobs call for cutting sheet metal in thicknesses around one inch and under, waterjet and plasma cutting pale in comparison to laser cutting. Here are the reasons why it is the clear front runner for shops that compete in this type of work.
Tooling and Industry 4.0: How We Got Here and Where We’re Going
How in the world could all of this connectivity, this digital thread, extend to the very smallest of metalworking equipment and tooling in a way that could possibly have a dramatic effect on shops? It’s already happening and will continue to have increasing impact, because we’re only one hurdle away from a world of endless opportunities.
Tips and Tools for Cutting, Grinding and Finishing Aluminum
Pressure and heat are the main culprits of frustration when working with aluminum. To improve the quality, safety and productivity of your work while reducing downtime and labor costs, here are some insights on how to choose the right wheel or disc to address the needs of the pre-weld and post-weld operation.
How to Mark Parts Made by Additive Manufacturing
In the hyper-competitive aerospace market, metal 3D printing is perfect for manufacturing complex aluminum and titanium parts with curves, holes or cavities in small runs or on a one-off basis. But industry standards impose high quality markings on aircraft components for traceability. How will suppliers of printed parts meet these standards?
Welding Game Changers for Productivity and Efficiency
Is the jobsite challenging your older equipment and costing you time and money? By switching to some of the new time-saving systems that are now available, you can save money while also improving your productivity, quality and jobsite safety.
Sales Pitches That Don’t Sell
Thoughtful salespeople and marketers are aware of the words they use with customers. Do they send the right message? Are they helpful in closing more sales? Or are they repeated endlessly without thought or meaning?
Internet of Things Automation and the Tax Breaks that Come with It
The R&D Tax Credit is one of the most valuable tax breaks for U.S. manufacturers. It rewards work done to increase the efficiency of an automated factory system or ensure that multiple systems within a facility work as one. Let’s take a closer look into this credit’s true intent and see if it applies to your automation and system integration activities.
Understanding Deoxidizers in Filler Metals
Selecting a filler metal with added deoxidizers can minimize your costs by reducing non-value-added tasks, such as pre-weld cleaning and grinding, while also providing the quality you need. Here are some insights into filler metals that offer both the performance and mechanical and chemical properties you need to gain the best results.
Make Your Mark
Whether you mark your parts for identification, ornamentation or post processing, there are several options to consider. Regardless of the purpose of the mark or the material to be marked, there is a product marking system to fulfill your needs. Here are several different ways for you to make your mark.
In-Machine Tool Measurement vs. Offline Presetting
In-machine laser technology is touted by machine tool builders and distributors as the way of the future and an indispensable tool for machinists. Do you really need an offline presetter if you have in-machine lasers? Yes, you do, and here’s why.
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