Ironworkers
An extremely flexible, compact, single or dual operator, multi-functional machine that uses mechanical or hydraulic force to shear, notch, cope, bend and punch holes in steel plate, barstock, channel, angle iron, rod and pipe, and other structural steel profiles.
Half In, Half Out – Factory Employs Group Strategy to Duck the Virus
Scotchman Industries, Inc. split its workforce and rotates the teams for onsite and remote duty to decrease the odds of everyone catching COVID-19. Management also took the bold move to pay all employees during their offsite shifts, whether their jobs can be done remotely or not.
Scotchman Industries, Inc. split its workforce and rotates the teams for onsite and remote duty to decrease the odds of everyone catching COVID-19. Management also took the bold move to pay all employees during their offsite shifts, whether their jobs can be done remotely or not.
Automating the shear section of an ironworker with a simple stop and some software is a relatively easy way to reduce cycle times on both shearing and setup and improve part accuracy, eliminate rework, and improve material yield.
As versatile as the ironworker is, it is still possible to purchase the wrong machine – or at least not the best one – for your application. Here are some reasons why careful examination of these factors will prevent that from happening.
Scotchman Industries Inc.’s (Philip, SD) 5014-ET 50-Ton Ironworker features a three-station revolving turret that accepts up to three different punch sizes, changeable in seconds, reducing setup times and increasing productivity.
Together with Sunrise, Trilogy Machinery Inc., the exclusive U.S. distributor for Sunrise ironworkers, has increased the standard warranty for Sunrise’s ironworkers and punching machines to three years for parts and one year for labor.
At Fabtech, Scotchman Industries Inc. will demonstrate ironworkers, cold saws, pipe notchers, and other equipment used in metal fabrication.
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