MetalForming Xtra Feature
July 27, 2016
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Among the PMA member companies already hatching plans to participate in Manufacturing Day 2016: Ace Clearwater, Dayton Lamina, Keats Manufacturing, McGregor Metalworking Companies, Marion Manufacturing Company, Pentaflex, Wolverine Coil Spring, Enterprise Tool & Die and Dayton Rogers. Finally, PMA and the PMA Educational Foundation are preparing to assist metalforming companies interested in hosting plant tours and events by providing a resource kit. Available early in September, the kit will include a video highlighting career opportunities in the metalforming industry, and information on educational and career opportunities in manufacturing. For more information, contact Christie Carmigiano. |
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> Today's News > Aida-America Completes Major Facility Expansion, Launches YouTube Channel > New Hydroforming Press Headed to Electro-Methods > Penn United adds Amada Fiber-Laser Cutting Machine > New Heat Treatment Facility Serving the Southeast |
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Instead, he envisions seamlessly connected data systems (sales, design, supply chain etc.) helping to govern production schedules. And, sensors monitoring equipment health to help direct maintenance operations and predict potential disruptions. Data systems will then notify suppliers ahead of time so they can prepare to meet changes in demand. |
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Hundreds of Women in Manufacturing are Headed to Nashville for Annual SUMMIT Conference Held this year in Nashville, TN on September 19 – 21, 2016, the WiM SUMMIT is an annual conference tailored specifically for women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry. This networking and educational event features manufacturing plant tours, professional development tracks, keynote presentations and numerous networking opportunities. For additional event details and to register, visit www.womeninmanufacturing.org/summit2016/home. |
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3D Metal Printing Experience and Tech Tour August 18-19 in Livonia, MI 3D Metal Printing Experience and Tech Tour attendees will be able to interact directly with industry experts, learn about the latest technology developments for 3D metal printing and hear case-study applications for 3D metal printing. They'll also participate in exclusive plant tours to engage with company representatives and view 3D metal-printing machines in action. |
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The latest in metalforming and fabricating products and technology. | |
> Gel-Style Lubricant Takes on Large-Diameter Tube Bending |
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 In This Issue: > Selecting a New Automated Plasma-Cutting System Automating the plasma-arc-cutting process makes sense for fabricators that repeatedly make the same cuts, have a high degree of rework with manual operations, struggle with poor fitup and need weld-ready parts. > The Case for High-Def Plasma Cutting of Sheet and Plate Gas mixing at the cutting head, to practically eliminate purging between setups; a high-speed swirling assist gas that produces nearly perfectly square cut faces; and the ability to cut stainless steel with oxidation-free edges have led this fab shop into the next generation of plasma-arc cutting. |
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