Metal Forming & Fabricating
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MEASURING TUBE PARTS MADE BY THERMAL FORMING
In order to get precise measurement values for a comparison of nominal to actual data, the measuring system has to respect the elasticity of the plastic pipes. TI Automotive is now able to conduct a highly precise contour check of the plastic pipes with the help of an optical measuring system from Aicon.
HYDROFORMING COMPLEX TUBE GEOMETRY
New die technology from Schuler reduces hydroforming costs, allows designers more design freedom for complex geometries of tubes and hollow forms, and creates new opportunities for lower part volumes and a wider range of applications.
ENHANCED COMBINATION LASER/TURRET PUNCH PRESS
The LC2012C1-NT combination laser/turret punch press from Amada America works materials up to 1/4 in thick with seamless process integration of laser and punching operations that increase productivity while reducing costs.
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IMPELLER INSPECTION IN OIL AND GAS
This scanning probe retrofit from Renishaw supercharges the CMM data collection rates, allows form analysis, and enables 4X reduction in impeller inspection times for GE Oil and Gas.
MORE POWER TO YOU: SURFACE PREPARATION OF PIPES IN NUCLEAR PLANTS
Pulverizing the radioactive oxide layer in nuclear water plant pipes with ball-style hones from Brush Research Manufacturing makes short work of pipe decontamination and dramatically reduces radioactive exposure and waste.
FORMING AND BENDING EQUIPMENT: PRESS BRAKES
This showcase of press brake technology displays the latest advances that could make your forming operations more competitive.
Commercial Metals Company Exits Joist and Deck Business
Commercial Metals Company (CMC; Irving, TX) has decided to exit the joist and deck business by way of sale and/or closure of those facilities. Since April 2007, the company has manufactured the United Steel Deck brand of metal roof deck,…
Contract Fabricator Promotes Careers in Manufacturing
Michael Dougherty, president of D&S Manufacturing (Black River Falls, WI), recently announced the company?s involvement in Max and Ben?s Manufacturing Adventures, a collection of videos developed by Western Technical College (La Crosse, WI) to introduce middle school children to the…
Extrusion Americas Topped 200 Million Pounds of Recycled Aluminum Last Year
Recent data released by the Hydro Extrusion Americas unit reported recycling more than 207 million pounds of scrap aluminum in 2009. Of this, nearly 20 percent was post-consumer waste. The balance was post-industrial waste. Hydro remelts the scrap at its…
$24 MILLION FABRICATION CONTRACT AWARDED
Hindustan Construction secured a 19-month order to fabricate 362 high precision pot shells for a greenfield smelting facility that is being developed by Hindalco Industries.
HYUNDAI STEEL STARTS OPERATION OF FIRST BLAST FURNACE
This first blast furnace reflects the steel manufacturer’s commitment to the environment and hopes that its new steel mill will stimulate the Korean economy.
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ENSURING THE QUALITY OF WIND TURBINE PARTS
Advanced technologies from Bosch Rexroth, Carl Zeiss, Meta Vision Systems and MAG Americas are being used to maintain low variation process signatures, measure difficult-to-access precision structures, and make sure every component in wind technology is of the highest quality.
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