Metal Forming & Fabricating
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SBM SERIES OF SHOT-BLASTING MACHINES
Controlled Automation now offers a range of automated shotblasting machines manufactured in the U.S. and specifically designed for cleaning structural steel sections and plates. These include the SBM4-60, a four-wheel (blast wheels: 4 x 25 hp) blast cabinet with an opening of 60 in wide x 40 in high. Cleaning capacity is 530 to 1,075 sq ft per hour. Dust collector capacity is 8,000 cfm. This is the most popular machine for the general fabricator.
Enter the Matrix
Matrix Metalcraft kicks it up a notch by investing in exclusive North American automation.
Maintain the Flame
Hot and getting hotter: New oxyfuel cutting capabilities help this metal service center grow its business in the highly competitive value-added metals processing sector.
The Future is Now
This specialist subcontract sheet metal manufacturer filled its current capability gaps with new technology for tomorrow. Brian Palmer, Managing Director of Tharsus Engineering Ltd., has a clear vision of where his company's future lies ? and he has invested in…
Laser with Tapping Tools Enhances Production Capabilities
The FabriGear series of cutting lasers from Mazak Optonics Corporation ? specifically designed for efficient, single-setup processing of both long- and short-tube, pipe, and structural components ? is now available with a tapping-tool system, further enhancing its capabilities. In addition…
Feather the Nest
New software and machine tools that automatically generate nests enabled this plant to eliminate a part-time nester and concentrate another employee on other work.
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New Telescoping Round Tube Lengths
The Telescoping Round Tubes are available in 12 ft lengths with a .058 in wall thickness.
Tearing Down the Walls
Design for Manufacturability and Concurrent Engineering require vendor/partnerships to reap the lowest total cost and the fastest time-to-market.
New Market Opportunities for the Laser
3D laser cutting helps fabricators stand out in the crowd.
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