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.
EMERGING TRENDS IN PRESS BRAKE AUTOMATION
Paul LeTang of LVD Strippit explains how press brake automation is moving toward the eventual outcome of a system where piece cost is the same, no matter how large the batch size, and setup up time is effectively eliminated.
Thoughts and Observations On Borrowing from Banks: Steve LeFever of Business Resource Services explains how the “Five Cs of Credit” can help shops improve their relationship with bankers by increasing their “bankability.”
ExOne Houston Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Its production service center in Houston, TX, has been certified as ISO 9001:2008 compliant by DAS Certification as an Industrial Additive Manufacturer.
Chem Arrow Develops Mexican Markets
The company’s Southern California manufacturing facility, coupled with Mexico’s growing economy, made Mexico the ideal location to begin its push for global expansion.
United Performance Metals Recognizes Employee Service
Marketing coordinator is recognized for reaching five years of service with the metals service center.
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.
AUTO TOOL CHANGING PRESS BRAKE
ToolCell from LVD Strippit reduces batch sizes, shortens lead times, increases throughput for reduced stock levels, manufactures the exact quantity JIT, and reduces labor cost by eliminating the need for skilled labor to do tool set-up.
SMART PAD RADIUS BENDING SYSTEM FOR PRESS BRAKES
Imagine forming a mar-free radius of any size, any gauge of metal up to 1/4 in, using the same bottom die. Now it’s possible with the Smart Pad System from Polyurethane Products.
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
