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Removing Metal Supports from Additively Manufactured Parts

What is the best way to remove metal support structures from AM parts?

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Blast Room Enclosures Available in Flexible Sizes

Fabtech 2017: Clemco will feature its PDQ predesigned blast room enclosures.

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Open Machine Opens Options for Large Pipe, Plate

These verticals leverage open workzones, mobile spindles and creative workholding to minimize downtime in 3D machining of large parts or multiple small parts.

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Die/Mold

A Day Makes a Difference in Changing Perceptions

Earnest efforts by shops like this one help spread Manufacturing Day’s message about the realities of modern manufacturing and the opportunities associated with a career in the field.

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Laser & Waterjet

Bandsaw Automatically Makes Complex Cuts

Fabtech 2017: The AV-2026NC bandsaw is Cosen’s solution for automation in structural steel fabrication, combining the company’s vertical tilt frame saw with its Mechalogix software and an automated feeder.

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Video: The Meaning of the Gardner Business Index

Learning some background information about what the Gardner Business Index is and why these numbers are important can be beneficial to your company and the way you do business. 

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Bevel Mill Ideal for Weld Preparation

Fabtech 2017: The Model 9000 bevel mill from Heck Industries produces bevels ranging to 1.1875".

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Oil & Gas

3 Types of Insights from Used Oil Analysis (UOA)

Monitoring the condition of lubricants through UOA helps machine shops glean critical insights that can limit downtime and keep equipment running.

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Servo Feed Reduces Scrap When Stamping Circular Blanks

Fabtech 2017: Dallas Industries will feature its Zig-Zag servo feed for minimizing material scrap when running circle blanks.

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Video: High Production Rate on VMCs Using Robotic Automation

This “Twin Cell” system uses one robot to deliver work into the cell and another robot to load both of the machines. The choice to remove machine doors enables faster load/unload time between machining cycles.

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Management Style

Lead by example. How you choose to handle problems in your shop is critical to both your success as a manager and the success of your business.

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Laser & Waterjet

Fiber Laser Cuts Tubes Made of Reflective Material

Fabtech 2017: BLM Group will feature its LT8.10 fiber laser tube cutting system.

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