The (State of the) Art of Plasma Cutting

November 17, 2021

November 17, 2021

Rae Ripple cuts anything and everything to produce art pieces, signage and much more, relying on new technology such as a one-piece consumable cartridge in her plasma-arc-cutting torch, to get the job done.

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Resistance Spot Welding of Galvanized/Coated Materials

Increased use of galvanized/coated steels has elevated concerns about their weldability and attainable weld quality. Shops can spot weld through most metallic coatings, although with varying degrees of success depending on the coating composition and thickness, and the welding process used.

Adjustable Dies for Press Brakes Bring Efficiency, Safety

For fabricators using 1/4-in. or thicker materials on a variety of press brake jobs, the concept of adjustable V dies requires exploration, as the ever-evolving technology offers significantly reduced changeover times while saving operators from potentially injurious movement of heavy and awkward tooling.

Emission-Free Forklift for Work Inside and Out

Materials-handling specialist Combilift has launched its latest product, the Combi-XLE, an electric-powered, emission-free, multidirectional forklift with 5-ton lift capacity. The Combi-XLE provides high ground clearance, large, cushioned front and rear tires and a spacious cab, allowing smooth operation on semi-rough terrain while offering a high level of driver comfort.

Hydrapower Brings Press Brake and Shear Production to the U.S.

Global Brands Group Inc., Marco Island, FL, an IP holding company, announces that its Hydrapower product line of fabricating equipment now is being manufactured in Bath, PA. The Hydrapower press brake and shear product lines continues to be made under license in the U.S. as well as in Canada, Mexico and Australia.

Pulsed Fiber Laser-Processing Workstation for Metals and Plastics Marking and Welding

The new WL-300A laser-processing workstation from Amada Weld Tech is configured for nanosecond-pulsed fiber laser applications. Typical applications include marking of metals and select plastics, particularly for medical, electronic-components, battery and aerospace applications. The system also can weld thin metal alloys.

ECI Completes Acquisition of ERP Provider Deacom

ECI Software Solutions announced completion of its acquisition of Deacom, Inc., a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for batch and process manufacturers. Deacom produces Deacom ERP, a comprehensive ERP platform that integrates all modules that manufacturers need to operate, including warehouse management, quality control, ecommerce and direct delivery. Deacom will join ECI’s Manufacturing Division, which serves nearly 14,000 manufacturers and job shops worldwide, and will leverage Deacom as its global platform to serve batch and process manufacturers going forward.