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The Fabricator December 2009
The Fabricator is North America's leading magazine for the metal forming and fabricating industry. The magazine delivers the news, technical articles, and case histories that enable fabricators to do their jobs more efficiently. The Fabricator has served the industry since 1970.
Punching holes in aerospace manufacturing theories
- By Dan Davis
- Dec 4, 2009
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Article
Unison Industries, an aerospace partsmanufacturer, found out that a metalfabricator can offer a lot to theirmanufacturing efforts.
Synthetics take on tough jobs
- By Dale Elenteny
- Dec 3, 2009
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Synthetic lubricants now can take on a greater variety of stamping applications.
Finishing off oxide layer problems
General Sheet Metal Works, South Bend, Ind.,had a 0.25-in. part that forced them tochoose between stamping and laser cutting tofabricate the part. Luckily, the companydiscovered an oxidation removal machine thathelped to make laser cutting with oxygen thelogical choice for the job.
3-D CAD design communication skills
- Dec 2, 2009
- Shop Management
- Article
If a face-to-face meeting can't be held, thenit is incumbent upon the 3-D CAD crew toproduce other kinds of documents tocommunicate the same information tocustomers. Gerald Davis provides examples ofhow to do this.
Creating a time analysis to measure shop floor efficiency
- By William Whiteside
- Dec 2, 2009
- Shop Management
- Article
A time analysis in a fabrication business is much more than just a study of labor functions. When done correctly, time analysis considers the total picture of an operation.
Roll forming gets flexible
- By Tim Heston
- Dec 2, 2009
- Roll Forming
- Article
Roll forming technology has adapted to a manufacturing market that demands short runs and quick response.
- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 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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