Articles from The Fabricator
Plasma cutting system improves electrode life, cutting quality
2008-08-29 18:48:34.0
Manual waterjet bevel head cuts up to a 45-degree angle
2008-08-29 18:48:34.0
Captive screw fasteners function as slam-to-close latches
2008-08-29 18:48:34.0
How to implement quick die change
2008-05-13 01:00:00.0
Click image to view larger Key quick die change components are clamps (blue), die lifters (red), and bolster extensions (yellow). Few lean manufacturing methods increase press uptime, lower per-part costs, and provide an immediate return on investment (ROI) as readily as quick die change (QDC) does. Although the merits of QDC likely are well understood within the stamping field, tailoring a program to a company's current equipment and operational requirements can b... ...read more
A ‘weld-done’ finish
2008-05-13 01:00:00.0
Stainless steel products are used in all parts of our daily life. Think about how many stainless steel surfaces your fingers touch before you even arrive at work. With the popularity of stainless steel has come the demand for high-quality stainless steel finishes. Customers have certain expectations for the surface finish, and one of the major challenges in stainless steel treatment is meeting these expectations. The biggest problem has been the labor and time required to ... ...read more
Custom or standard?
2008-05-13 01:00:00.0
Contrary to a popular misconception, the output of durable goods in the U.S. has been on an upward trend for decades. This growth is interrupted by intermittent, short-term slowdowns, of course, but the fact is that the U.S. continues to be a productive nation, and its output continues to climb. The common observation that "we don't make anything in the U.S. anymore" simply isn't true. On the other hand, surviving in manufacturing keeps getting tougher. In... ...read more
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