Mike Riley takes a few moments to think about a future of new digital marketplaces where, instead of people simply shopping for products online, they instead design and build the exact products they want. Talk about mass customization.
Metal Forming & Fabricating
METAL FORMING & FABRICATING ARTICLES


WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT BEVELING OR WELD PREPARATION
If beveling has typically been an afterthought in your shop, Tony Mirisola of TRUMPF explains how it could actually be costing you more in terms of quality and time than you realize, then examines some considerations about the beveling process and the equipment you should use that could improve your competitive advantage.

PRESS BRAKE FOR FOR LARGE STEEL FABRICATION
Northeastern Manufacturing and Sales was able to grow its large fabrication business by investing in a rugged 1000 ton, 22 ft K Series press brake from Pacific Press Technologies that uses the latest in optional fabricating equipment numerical controls to increase reliability and capacity and reduce operating costs.
METAL FORMING & FABRICATING INDUSTRY NEWS

MSC Sponsors Team SPORK in 2013 Robotics Competition
MSC sponsors Team Spork in the 2013 FIRST Robotics Competition.

Crompion International Makes Organization Changes
Promoted Ken Grantham to executive vice president and hired Bob Whipple as vice president of engineering, Angel Proaño as vice president of international sales and Dave Carter as sales manager.

Precision Engineered Products Appoints New President and COO
John Manzi will be responsible for all sales and operations that deliver medical and surgical devices, precision stampings, micro moldings and surface finishing solutions from ten PEP manufacturing locations in the U.S., Mexico, Dominican Republic, and China.
METAL FORMING & FABRICATING PRODUCTS

WORK TABLE HANDLES DEMANDING WORK ENVIRONMENTS
The flexible Mobile Work Table XL from Ohio Laser can be used for everything from moving supplies and equipment to rebuilding parts and assemblies.

Bystronic Introduces New Laser Cutting System
The innovative automation and amazing speeds of the new ByAutonom 3015 CO2 laser cutting system from Bystronic not only shortens part processing cycle times, they also significantly reduce the labor tasks associated with laser setups and manned operations.

FLEXIBLE AND PRODUCTIVE PRESS BRAKE BENDING
The TruBend 5130 press brake from TRUMPF offers flexibility for fabricators looking to bend a variety of parts. Whether the parts are large or small, complex or simple, the patented ACB measuring technique ensures that the bending angles are correct, right from the start.
METAL FORMING & FABRICATING COMMENTARY
Economist, Professor
Robert H. Smith School of Business
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
Dusty Alexander is president and chief executive officer
Mike is vice president of operations
Global Shop Solutions
The Woodlands, TX



