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February 8, 2017
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In addition, the industry contributes $270 billion in total employee compensation, up 22 percent from 2012. The full report, including state-by-state employment numbers, is available here. |
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Picking Up What Vacuum Cups Cannot  Transporter®LP magnetic end-of-arm tooling is designed to transfer metal blanks, stampings and parts in automated and robotic applications. Engineered with powerful Rare Earth magnets, they will hold parts during power loss, minimize part shifting, provide more options for picking up perforated or odd parts, and reduce shop air costs significantly compared to vacuum cups. www.magnetics.com |
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Hilma Quick Die Change Systems Hilma offers hydraulic quick die change products with great clamping force control. Experience less downtime, and quickly clamp dies of many shapes, sizes and weights. Hilma systems permit safe, rapid change-over to new production lots. Visit our online catalog now at hilma-usa.com. |
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More Space in Press Rooms
with Compact Coil Lines
for Heavy-Duty Applications ARKU CompactFeed® coil lines save up to 60% of space compared to coil lines with a loop and pit. You get more bang for your buck due to fewer components. And you can process all types of materials, including AHSS and handle up to 1/2 inch thick material and more. |
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> Today's News > Solar Atmospheres Southeast Earns Boeing Approval > Omax Receives SBA's Tibbetts Award for Innovative Waterjet R&D > Two New Coil Lines Plus Retrofits Sent to Adient in TN > Record Year for North American Robot Orders, Shipments |
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Jet Edge Waterjets Ideal for Service Centers  Built for industrial use, Jet Edge waterjets are available in a wide range of sizes, 5'x5' to 24'x13.' Add multiple cutting heads to maximize productivity. Service center applications include cutting bevels for weld preparation, cutting parts to near net shape, cutting exotic materials, and HAZ-free and slag-free cutting. www.jetedge.com |
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AMUG to be held March 19-23, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois  The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) will take place March 19-23, 2017, at the Hilton Chicago. The AMUG Conference will include keynote presentations, technical sessions and hands-on workshops designed to help users get more from their additive manufacturing technologies. Through technical competitions and the annual Awards Banquet, excellence in applying additive manufacturing and contributions to the industry will be recognized. The five-day event also includes the two-night AMUGexpo, networking receptions and catered meals. Get more information and register at www.am-ug.com. |
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 In This Issue: > Die Springs--Coil vs. Gas; Best Practices Understand where and when to opt for coil springs rather than nitrogen-gas springs, then follow the best-practice guidelines here to ensure long, safe and effective spring use. > Best Practices to Optimize Nesting Efficiency Effective nesting for CNC punching and cutting requires careful consideration of numerous factors, including fabrication requirements such as collision avoidance and clamp management, and order sequencing and kitting. Follow these best practices to develop an effective sheetmetal-nesting strategy. |
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See also: Industrial Magnetics, Inc., HILMA Div. of Carr Lane Roemheld, ARKU, Inc., Jet Edge Waterjet Systems
