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Knowledge Center, we are able to provide a wealth of technical resources, studies and benchmarking standards to help members and non- members with all of their industrial perforated-materi- als needs.”
“With the precision that we’ll be able to achieve with the five-axis taper control machine, we can provide a tighter-tolerance part from the top edge to the bottom edge, eliminating a lot of the machining,” says Dan Chatter- ton, Jacquet Midwest CEO. “It allows us to do much more for our customers; we can bevel- cut, taper-control and chamfer holes on both the top and bot- tom edges of the material.”
Through the site, visitors have access to downloadable information on perforated metal patterns and guides by vertical industry, articles writ- ten by IPA members in indus- try publications, case histories and links to view the latest IPA e-mail newsletters.
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Techni Waterjet, Lenexa, KS, has named Katherine Herbert inventory controller for North American opera- tions. The company produces and sells 2D and 3D waterjet cutting systems.
Perforators Association Upgrades Online Knowledge Center
The Industrial Perforators Association (IPA), based in Mil- waukee, WI, has updated the look and functionality of its online Knowledge Center, accessible through www.iperf.org. The goal: pro- vide an enhanced user experi- ence to designers, engineers, builders, architects and others seeking perforating solutions, expertise and education.
United Performance Met- als, Hamilton, OH, a supplier of stainless steel, duplex stainless steel, nickel alloys and cobalt alloys, has added Curt Gillingham as director of sales.
IPA’s Knowledge Center serves as a central resource of education and information on how to apply, specify, buy, design and build with perfo- rated metal. It integrates user-experience best prac- tices to provide visitors with tips, techniques and product information.
Jagemann Stamping Co., Manitowoc, WI, a manufactur- er of deep drawn and progres- sive metal stampings, has hired Nathan Dudney as prod- uct manager-Jagemann Sport- ing Group.
“The IPA serves as a bridge to share expertise with engineers and designers to demonstrate the applica- tions and advantages of using industrial perforated materials,” says Keith Zinn, IPA president. “Through our
Superior Die Set, Oak Creek, WI, a manufacturer of die sets, mold bases, pins/ bushings, platen presses, cut- and-ground machined plate, fabrications and forging prod- ucts, has added Brandon Haf- felder as process engineer. In addition, the company has announced that outside sales engineer Derrick Gilane will be representing Superior Die Set in Missouri, Kansas and Southern Illinois.
