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| Laser Focused at FABTECH |
| We found plenty on the laser cutting front at FABTECH 2022, with higher power, improved intelligence, and automated operation and material handling among the biggest eye openers. |
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| Sponsored |
| Cut and Grind Aluminum Quickly, Easily |
| Watch videos to see new “Norton for Aluminum” Thin Wheels in action! For cutting and grinding aluminum and other non-ferrous soft metals, the new wheels offer aggressive, fast cutting which resists loading and minimizes heat on the workpiece, providing consistent, long-lasting wheel performance. High quality, extra-friable and self-sharpening aluminum oxide grain and specialized bond technology results in the best cutting and grinding wheel market performance in its class. |
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| Quick-Setup, Simple-To-Use MES |
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| Michigan-based
Steelhead Technologies has developed a customizable, cloud-based
manufacturing execution system (MES), purpose-built for manufacturing
operations and designed to drive data-based management. The software, an
all-in-one dashboard, allows all employees to access targeted
information applicable to their responsibilities. |
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| Sponsored |
| Switch to Better End-Of-Arm Tooling |
| Transporter® Switch Series (TPS) Magnets are ideal for use where vacuum cups and grippers are used for lifting and moving steel sheets, blanks, parts, and assemblies in automated press-to-press transfer or robotic "pick and place" applications. They are perfect for clean room environments. NO dirty air exhausted to the atmosphere. |
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| Tons of New Tech at FABTECH 2022 |
| Read on for some of the technology spied by the editors of MetalForming, an official publication of FABTECH and the official publication of event partner the Precision Metalforming Association. |
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| Sponsored |
| Maximize Uptime and Improve Productivity |
| AMSOIL
Industrial lubricants maximize uptime while our Certified Lubrication
Specialists (CLS) help you eliminate inefficiencies and develop
solutions that save you money. Learn more about how AMSOIL Industrial is
the choice for your Metal Stamping operation. |
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| ERP and Other Business-Management Software for Manufacturers |
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| ECI
displayed at FABTECH its business-management software, including the
Deacom enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for process
manufacturers and distributors. ECI announced that Deacom recently had
successfully completed the Technology Evaluation Centers certification
program for the fourth time. |
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| Sponsored |
| Get into 3D Laser Processing |
| As a pioneer in 3D laser processing, TRUMPF provides beam sources and complete systems containing optimally coordinated components. TRUMPF’s 3D systems excel in a range of applications including cutting, welding and laser metal deposition. TRUMPF’s fully integrated systems make it easy for you to get started in the 3D world. |
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| Welding Fasteners to Hot-Stamped Boron Steel Made Easy |
| While
challenges certainly lie in wait when welding fasteners to hot-stamped
boron steels, including variations in AlSi coating thickness and
hardness differences between the steel and fasteners, these and other
issues can be overcome by switching from MFDC to CD welding power
supplies. |
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| Electric Drive and Tool Changer Highlight New Amada EGB 6020 ATCe Press Brake |
| Amada
America used its prominent FABTECH stage to introduce, among other
equipment, the EGB 6020 ATCe electric press brake (66.9 in. between
frames, bend force to 60 tons, and with a 10-in. stroke), promising to
minimize reduce power consumption while providing automated tool setup
and highly repeatable bend-angle accuracy. |
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| Smart-Factory Suite Provides Machine Monitoring and Planning |
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| InFocus Scheduling from R.E.R. Software, Inc. offers computer-aided scheduling for all shop machine assets—for tool-build machining and other manufacturing processes—through its AutoTrack, AutoPlan and Smart Alert capabilities. Employ InFocus as a standalone system for shop machines, or tie it in to your operation’s MES/ERP systems. |
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| Courses on Press-Brake Operations Added to PMA’s METALFORM EDU Online Training Platform |
| The
Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) has added new courses to its
online training platform, METALFORM EDU, designed to train press-brake
operators in the metal forming and fabricating industry. PMA partnered
with subject-matter experts to review and update its existing
press-brake training materials. The newly created Press Brake Operations
module contains 12 courses with topics covering tooling, gauging,
safeguarding, proper operation, measuring devices and more. |
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| PMA Services Inc |
6363 Oak Tree Blvd. | Independence, OH 44131-2500 | USA
216-901-8800 |
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