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Kevin Cole
- From The Fabricator
Sheetmetal software: Nothing soft about it
- By Kevin Cole
- Jul 11, 2006
- Manufacturing Software
- Article
Software continues to evolve to better serve its users, and during recent times, sheet metal fabricators have been trying to get the most out of their systems. Such things as nesting, ERP, communications networks, and CAD/CAM are all making bounds to do more and take better advantage of technology advancements.
Batter up! Turning an aluminum tube into a baseball bat
- By Eric Lundin and Kevin Cole
- May 29, 2003
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Lengths of extruded 7000-series aluminum tubing, in 2- to 3-in. diameters, are drawn, swaged, and further processed to form lightweight, durable bats for America's favorite pastime.
- From The Fabricator
Science Nonfiction
- By Kevin Cole
- Aug 8, 2002
- Laser Cutting
- Article
Metal cutting lasers continue to evolve at an amazing rate, largely based on the demands of OEMs and job shops, while profit margins shrink because of increased competition and lower pay rates. To help fabricators meet the demands placed on them, laser manufacturers are creating new laser features that help fabricators differentiate themselves, speed up productivity, and get more out of their laser machines.
- From The Fabricator
One man's junkyard is another man's playground
- By Kevin Cole
- Apr 15, 2002
- Arc Welding
- Article
'Junkyard Wars' promotes a positive image for the fabrication and manufacturing environments and has become one of the more popular programs on The Learning Channel. Here's why.
- From The Fabricator
Overcoming the skilled labor shortage
- By Kevin Cole
- May 15, 2001
- Shop Management
- Article
The labor force of tomorrow needs to embrace manufacturing today if the industry is going to attract and keep the workers it needs in the future.
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- The Fabricator Podcast
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- 04/30/2024
- Running Time:
- 53:00
Seth Feldman of Iowa-based Wertzbaugher Services joins The Fabricator Podcast to offer his take as a Gen Zer...
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