Column
Filter by Process Zone:
Unemployment to Stay Above 10% in 2010
The economy continues to bleed jobs, even as GDP rebounds. Professor Peter Morici examines how employment may be a lagging indicator, but job losses should have abated by now even if a lot of new jobs are not being added.
NEW PLASMA CUTTING TECHNOLOGY TAKES CARE OF THE ‘HOLE’ ISSUE
Users of mechanized plasma cutting for plate in the gauge to 1 in thick range can now benefit from a major technological breakthrough. Improved plasma bolt hole cutting can now produce holes that rival drilled holes and plate laser cut holes — at the speed and operating cost of plasma!
THIS ANIMATION IS NO CARTOON
Randy Pearson of Siemens Energy & Automation explains how, through short movie sequences and onscreen prompts in plain language, CNC operators can realize a what-you-see-is-what-you-get level of operational ease.
A NEW THRESHOLD IN SURFACE FINISHING
Randy Pearson of Siemens Energy & Automation shows how unique approaches in CNC technology are making mold & die operations more productive while yielding significant improvements in surface quality.
METAL CORED WIRE INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY BY 30 PERCENT FOR FABRICATOR
This structural and architectural steel fabricator not only increased productivity, but performs multiple-pass welding without cleanup, doubles deposition rates and provides good weld quality too.
RESISTANCE: THE UNKNOWN WELDING VARIABLE
When unintended resistance is introduced into the welding circuit, it can lead to equipment failure, poor weld quality, porosity, the inability to weld to specification and the frustration of trying to diagnose an intermittent problem. Here?s how to prevent it from happening.
Safety in Gas Welding & Cutting – Using Caution with Gases Can Save Lives
Gas welding, cutting and heating apparatus are extremely useful tools for a variety of work and hobby applications. But Paul Mercuri of ESAB explains why any procedure that uses oxygen or other flammable gases in the presence of flame carries significant risks. He warns that every worker, from beginner to seasoned professional, needs to be constantly mindful of safety precautions.
Six Business Lessons from this Recession
Recession Education: People are rightfully paying so much attention to the struggling economy that they risk failing to realize what they can learn from the experience. Here are six clarifying lessons we can learn from the state of the economy.
WHO MOVED OUR CHEESE?
Mike Riley revisits a business fable that answers this question by examining some concrete steps we all must take to survive this troubled economy ? and to be prepared when it returns.
UNSEEN GREEN
Environmental Disconnect: Is our planet really ?going green?? Take a drive through your town and count the number of solar panels or wind turbines actually being used. Mike Riley explains how the education portion of the stimulus package could really be effective.
PICTURE OF HEALTH
The Doctor Is In: Mike Riley conducts an examination of the medical side of Obamanomics that reveals why universal healthcare is not good for manufacturing.
CAN METAL-CORED WIRE IMPROVE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY’
Part Two: Tim Hensley of Hobart Brothers shows how to determine if your welding operation is a good candidate and, if so, how to make the change.
Industry News
