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White Paper Covers Die-Protection
Technology and Strategies
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Turck Inc., Minneapolis, MN, has posted to its website a new white paper titled Die Protection for Metal Stamping Operations. The three-page article provides a concise overview of the types of sensors available to stampers and how they work, and offers solid application advice. Check it out at
www.turck-usa.com/Support/White_Papers_~_Tutorials.
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Roll-Kraft Expands Toolroom Capacity in Canada
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Roll-tooling manufacturer Roll-Kraft, Mentor, OH, has installed a new vertical CNC machine at its Brampton, Ontario, Canada facility. The machine is the eighth CNC machine at the plant, and will manufacture large roll tooling, to 49-in. dia., for the tube and pipe industry. Learn more at
www.roll-kraft.com.
Yarde Metals to be Acquired
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., Los Angeles, CA, has agreed to acquire Yarde Metals, Inc., a metals service center company headquartered in Southington, CT. Yarde, which processes and distributes stainless-steel and aluminum-alloy plate, rod and bar products, operates additional service centers in Pelham, NH; East Hanover, NJ; Hauppauge, NY; High Point, NC; Streetsboro, OH; and Limerick, PA. Reliance owns a network of more than 150 locations in 37 states and in Belgium, Canada, China and South Korea. It’s online at
www.rsac.com.