Metal Forming & Fabricating

METAL FORMING & FABRICATING ARTICLES

The 1000 ton 22 ft Pacific Press K Series press brake uses the latest in optional fabricating equipment numerical controls with a rigid, interlocked design and pre-crowned beds.(Click on photo to enlarge it)

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

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.

THOSE WHO HAVE THE GOLD

THOSE WHO HAVE THE GOLD

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.”

METAL FORMING & FABRICATING INDUSTRY NEWS

To achieve the certification, the plant had to demonstrate its consistent ability to provide products that meet customer and applicable statutory/regulatory requirements, while enhancing customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including processes for continual improvement and the assurance of conformity to customer and statutory/regulatory requirements.(Click on photo to enlarge it; photo courtesy of Desktop Engineering)

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 manufactures and markets a wide range of industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids, specialty products and cleaners and lines specifically designed for use in HVAC applications.(Click on photo to enlarge it)

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.

Jody Seither was recognized for five years of service as a marketing coordinator.(Click on photo to enlarge it)

United Performance Metals Recognizes Employee Service

Marketing coordinator is recognized for reaching five years of service with the metals service center.

METAL FORMING & FABRICATING PRODUCTS

Whether the parts are large or small, complex or simple, the patented ACB measuring technique ensures that bending angles are correct, right from the start. Programming can be performed with TruTops Bend software, or right at the machine control.Click on photo to enlarge it)

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.

ToolCell is a hydraulic press brake with integrated storage of a library of top and bottom tooling housed within a “tooling stadium” located under the machine’s backgauge. An innovative gripper design built into the machine’s backgauge finger allows the back gauge to serve as the tool changer mechanism.(Click on photo to enlarge it)

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.

To illustrate the versatility of this unique SMART PAD SYSTEM, we are using five different punches, from 3/4 in R (18 mm R) to 8” R (200 mm R) to bend 1/8” thick (3 mm) polished aluminum into 5 different radii, using the same bottom die... SMP-1240. There is no other tooling system that can be as versatile and produce such high quality mar-free products. We’ve designed & built hundreds of punches & dies over the last 30 years.(Click on photo to enlarge it)

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.

METAL FORMING & FABRICATING COMMENTARY

Mike Riley 

Mike Riley

Editor

Fabricating & Metalworking Magazine
Birmingham, AL

Peter MoriciEconomist, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland“Default is a reckless threat. The U.S. government will still be collecting enough taxes to easily pay the interest on the debt, pay Social Security and Medicare checks, and fund the military. With a sound plan to manage the crisis, bonds coming due could be rolled over.” 

Peter Morici

Economist, Professor

Robert H. Smith School of Business
University of Maryland
College Park, MD

Josh Spoores 

Josh Spoores

Founder, Chief Analyst

Steel Reality Steel Market Analysis
Dawsonville, GA

David Dixon 

David Dixon

Vice President (retired)

Technical Change Associates, Inc.
Chandler, AZ

Rick Bohan 

Rick Bohan

Principal

Chagrin Rivers Consulting, LLC
Wellington, OH

Steve LeFever 

Steve LeFever

Chairman

Profit Mastery, LLC
Business Resource Services
Seattle, WA

John Graham 

John Graham

Business Advisor,
Sales and Marketing

Graham Communications
Quincy, MA

Dusty Alexander, Mike Melzer 

Dusty Alexander, Mike Melzer

Dusty Alexander is president and chief executive officer
Mike is vice president of operations

Global Shop Solutions
The Woodlands, TX