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The Fabricator June 2002
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.
Manufacturing in Mexico
- By Martha Tovar
- Jun 27, 2002
- Shop Management
- Article
The recession in the U.S. was also felt by Mexico, the 2nd largest trading partner of the U.S. But, through the maquiladora program, which has been in effect for 37 years, the blow was softened.
Committing to consistent preventative maintenance
- By Peter Vannice
- Jun 27, 2002
- Shop Management
- Article
Why do we pay lip service to preventative maintenance but seldom practice it?
Expanding Their Reach
- By Lincoln Brunner
- Jun 27, 2002
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Expandable-casing pipe is being used by some aggressive OCTG players, causing oil companies to look at deep water and land based wells in a whole new light.
Exploring dry cutting technologies
- By David Cook
- Jun 13, 2002
- Plasma Cutting
- Article
The evolution of high power dry plasma technology and other cutting methods, such as conventional dual gas PAC, water injection PAC, high precision PAC, and laser for metal fabrication. Variables such as, process speed, cut quality, productivity, and cost per foot are discussed in detail.
Automating reciprocating saw blade production
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation faced the problem of finding reciprocating saw blade production equipment that could withstand continuous on-demand operation, accommodate a variety of material thicknesses, and fit into its tight floor space parameters. This was solved, after a long search, by using an AIDA gap frame press, which limits frame deflection, has low overall bearing clearance, and a patented overload protection system.
Mixing welds & bolts
- By Duane K. Miller
- Jun 13, 2002
- Arc Welding
- Article
This article provides background on bolted connections and situations in which welds are added to mechanically fastened joints. It also offers information on AWS code provisions for mixing fasteners and welds.
Getting the cash flowing
- By Stephen Barlas
- Apr 12, 2002
- Shop Management
- Article
Despite generous write-off allowances, the Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 isn't inciting the type of industrial buying spree politicians had hoped for.
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- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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