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A FIRST: SOFTWARE ENABLES POINT CLOUD CAPTURE
CAM2 Measure 10 software from FARO Technologies is ideal for CAD and non-CAD inspection and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in aerospace, automotive, metal fabrication and tool and die applications.
POLYESTER BANDING VS. STEEL BANDING
Until polyester (plastic) banding arrived, steel banding was the only choice for heavy duty applications. Advances in polyester technology have resulted in banding materials that – compared to steel banding – have some advantages, but also some drawbacks. Mike Theriault of B2B Industrial Packaging explores some considerations to help you choose.
GEAR OPTIMIZATION SOFTWARE REDUCES TIME TO PART, IMPROVES PRODUCT PERFORMANCE
Excel-lentTM gear/gearbox design and analysis software from Excel Gear quickly determines optimum product parameters for various industries, realizing time savings in hundreds of engineering hours.
TOOL MANUFACTURER GAINS COMPETITIVE EDGE WITH ADVANCED TEST STAND
This one-of-a-kind live tooling test stand from the Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies at RIT enables Parlec to grow sales revenue by performing unique condition tests on its own tooling and others.
NEW OSCILLATING BAND SAW TECHNOLOGY FOR AEROSPACE ALLOYS
SineWave® oscillating band saw technology from Simonds International effectively doubled the square inches cut per blade by Houston Precision Process, saving the Texas-based metal cutting center nearly a million dollars for every 40,000 pieces cut.
FABRICATION: DOING MORE WITH LESS
Fabricators must continue to streamline their processes to reduce costs and improve profit margins. Here are some combination systems from Amada America, Flow International, Behringer Saws and LVD Strippit that can help consolidate processes, improve precision and speed, and compete profitably in new markets.
UP TO THE TEST
This eye-opening case study explores how Arizona handrail fabricator Hot Az Hell Welding and Fabrication put their welding guns from Bernard to extreme tests during an upgrade from stick to the flux-cored process.
IN-DIE FEEDING SYSTEM INSTALLS FASTENERS DURING THE STAMPING PROCESS
Plug and Play: Working in tandem with a stamping press and properly tooled die, the portable PEMSERTER® In-Die Fastener Feeding System from PennEngineering® eliminates secondary operations typically required for fastener insertions and can easily be moved from press to press as needed on the shop floor.
THE WORLD IS NOT FLAT: TIPS TO IMPROVE OUT-OF-POSITION WELDING (Part One)
Fabricators often need to weld out-of-position when working with large/heavy weldments and with pipe, which requires adjusting the electrode angle, puddle manipulation, body position and equipment settings. The first in this two-part series by Ken Alrick of Thermadyne takes beginning TIG knowledge to an intermediate/advanced level by comparing right and wrong methods of making these adjustments.
Paul Jr. to Appear in FARO Booth at Quality Expo
FARO Technologies, Inc. (Lake Mary, FL), a leading provider of portable measurement and imaging solutions has announced that Paul Teutul Jr. (“Paul Jr.”), owner of Paul Jr. Designs and star of the Discovery Channel’s American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior, will…
HYBRID TOOLING FOR PLASTICS AND METAL STAMPING
Three Tools In One Machine: German manufacturer Kummer GmbH & Co. KG used CADCAM software technology from Vero Software to develop a unique sequential laminated injection process that combines both metal stamping and plastic injection molding within a single machine.
$100 MILLION EXPANSION BY TIER ONE AEROSPACE SUPPLIER
Aerospace Dynamics recently purchased two five-spindle MAG Ti profilers to share a 120 ft X-axis rail for multi-part machining of titanium components for increased production of Boeing 777 parts, and to add 787 and Airbus A350 parts. The expansion includes the installation of two U5 universal machining centers and two boring mills.
