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Scientists Working on Powered Exoskeleton Project in Lab.

Advances in exoskeleton technology improve productivity, safety

Automated material handling of metal part

High-powered lasers change the rules of precision sheet metal

Technical drawing of autonomic robotic hand.

The rise of the collaborative robots on display at Automate 2023 in Detroit

Brass sheets isolated on white background. Warehouse of rolled metal product.

Shop strategies for crack-free bending in V-grooved brass sheet metal

From The WELDER

Welder operating submerged arc welding technology in a metalworking shop

Consumables Corner: Troubleshooting lack of fusion and porosity in submerged arc welding applications

A welder on a construction site using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

Technology advancements in multiprocess welding machines

Welding steel parts in workshop. Group of workers standing around workplace. People working in engineering industrial production.

The Last Pass: Should welders join a professional organization?

Plasma cutting in a metal fabrication shop

What gas should welders use for manual plasma cutting?

From The Tube & Pipe Journal

Metal fabrication shop adds two tube laser cutting machines with one focus

Emergency Stop Button on a manufacturing machine

Understanding the emergency stop on a manufacturing shop's tube bender

Good listener, listen and accept all opinion, suggestion or customer feedback

Capital investment: Why manufacturing companies should first consider customers

Conceptual business illustration of upcoming business problem metaphor with falling domino and businessman silhouette

Watch and adjust: How manufacturing companies of today can learn from the Digital Equipment Corp. collapse

From The Fabricator en Español

Las preguntas frecuentes sobre boquillas y puntas de contacto para pistola MIG

Las virtudes de la simulación de doblez

El futuro lleno de datos del corte con plasma

Por qué es importante automatizar el flujo de información

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FABTECH Showcase

Mitsubishi laser automation

Mitsubishi laser automation is modular and flexible so that we can grow with you. From a simple dual pallet machine to automatic part sorting and material inventory systems with many options in-between, the only limits to how you can improve your productivity and profit margins is your imagination.

Website: mcmachinery.com

Precision levelers for parts and sheets

Having bending issues with your perforated parts? Cannot get the repeatability or accuracy requirements? KOHLER Peak Performer Precision Levelers are the correct choice. Why settle for less?

Website: kohler-leveling.com

Mach 500 waterjet system

The Mach 500 waterjet system, driven by extensive research and continuous customer feedback, is revolutionary for its throughput, reliability, and ease of operation. The complete cutting solution is integrated with top-of-the-line components from world-leading suppliers for the machine drive, precision motion system, control, and solid model software to create the quickest, most accurate Flow waterjet system available. The Mach 500 is uniquely configurable with options such as Dynamic XD for bevel cutting, and FlowXpert software, for industry-leading performance and accuracy. Backed by exclusive FlowCare ® maintenance service programs, Flow’s Mach 500 delivers optimum productivity, unmatched service and ROI.

Website: flowwaterjet.com

Sciaps Carbon and PMI testing including residuals and sulfidic corrosion

Colin Nygren and Don Sackett cover the Z-200C+ and X-550 elemental analysers for carbon and PMI testing.

Website: sciaps.com

New Generation of Prima Power 3D Lasers Makes Statement at Metro-Detroit Job Shop

Prima Power’s Laser Next is the result if its experience of hundreds of installations for the 24/7 manufacturing of high-strength steel components, widely used in car production. Every detail was studied and developed to maximize machine uptime. Laser Next has a working range of 3,050 x 1,530 x 612 mm and is equipped with 3 kW or 4 kW high brilliance fiber laser. Its compact focusing head, fully sealed for best protection, features direct drive motors, double protection SIPS, fully-metallic sensor, and Focal Position Control.

Website: primapower.com

FINISHLINE All-In-One Deburring & Finishing Solution

FINISHLINE is changing the game of automated metal finishing and deburring. Intuitive Controls, Precise tolerances, and Tailor-made to your shop; FINISHLINE is making easy work of jobs that would typically take a 10-person crew an entire shift. Are you ready to experience the leading edge? Contact us today and send us your sample parts so you can see the FINISHLINE difference for yourself.

Website: midatlanticglobal.com

DataSMART® from Harris Products

The DataSMART® manifold is a gas distribution system used to monitor, control and switch the flow of gas from bulk, cryogenic or high pressure cylinders while maintaining a settable, constant delivery pressure. It puts all aspects of your gas system at your fingertips. Even though DataSMART® works as a fully automatic switchover manifold, it provides so much more with its SMART FEATURES. Contact your distributor or Harris Products Group for more information.

Website: harrisproductsgroup.com

Fehr Honeycomb warehousing system

Fehr Honeycomb warehousing system for large quantities and high access speeds: The shelving system is ideal for large quantities of rod and sheet materials – especially if high access speeds are necessary. This extremely efficient system works according to the principle of exchangeable cassettes and can be operated fully automatically and networked.

Website: fehr.net

SafanDarley R-Brake 130T – the flexible bending cell

With the R-Brake, you have all benefits of an E-Brake, coupled with the industry standard for Robotics. With the unique overhead robot design you have the benefits of a big cell inside a small, clean space. The unique design allows the operator 100% access to use the brake in manual mode when needed and switch easily back to fully automated.

Website: safandarley.com

ESAB Savage A40 Automatic Welding Helmet

With radical design cues inspired by our best-selling Sentinel ™ A50 helmet, a brighter view, and enhanced color definition, the Savage A40 automatic welding helmet lets occasional and professional fabricators alike unleash a new world of welding and cutting performance.

Website: esabna.com

New-Form Tools metal cutting solutions

New-Form Tools doesn't just sell you a blade... They deliver ground-breaking ways to provide you cost saving metal cutting solutions. Customization, innovation, advanced problem solving, and unmatched customer service. New-Form Tools is your partner for a more efficient manufacturing operation.

Website: newformtools.com

Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication

RAS Systems, LLC offers a diverse range of sheet metal bending equipment. Our fully automated, semi-automated, and operator involved machines reduce set-up times, increase accuracies, and throughput. Convert CAD files to machine language for enhanced performance with “One Click” programming.

Website: ras-systems.com

Precision fabricating machines for punching, cutting and notching

For more than 60 years, Boschert has been producing state-of-the-art precision fabricating machines for punching, cutting and notching. Take a tour of the manufacturing facility in the Black Forest of Germany with President Peter Kunz. Boschert USA offers unwavering expertise and support through the life of your Boschert purchase.

Website: boschertusa.com

My Account by Wilson Tool

My Account by Wilson Tool International is our NEW online tool for our customers. It was designed with our customers in mind. Our customers now have 24/7 access to placing quotes and orders, order and quote history, drawings, tracking numbers, invoices and more. Same great service from Wilson Tool now at your fingertips.

Website: wilsontool.com/myaccount

BARTON Abrasive Removal Tool (BART®)

BART® removes spent abrasive from your waterjet tank without downtime. The portable wand fits between the slats to extract spent abrasive while cutting continues. Watch our video to see why hundreds of waterjet operators are using this remarkedly convenient and cost-effective tool and enter the raffle to win a FREE BART wand.

Website: barton.com

Intec-G2 waterjet machine

The Intec-G2 waterjet machine series is engineered to be robust, reliable and efficient, at a reasonable price point. In this video, we will walk you through its main features and the advantages that Techni Waterjet offers to the customers.

Website: techniwaterjet.com

From Sheet Assembly to Quote quickly and seamlessly

Watch how you easy it can be to create a quote from your sheet assembly. This video covers how to create an assembly or import a native CAD file from a variety of sources, then automatically unfold the parts, nest them, and automatically calculate costs for bending, laser cutting and materials.

Website: radan.com

Lindberg/MPH Four-Chamber Hot Stamping Furnace

Lindberg/MPH supplied a four-chamber hot stamping furnace to the Gestamp Research and Development facility in Auburn Hills, MI. The furnace is integrated with a robotic transfer system and hydraulic press. The four chambers operate independently which allows the customer the flexibility to treat different steels simultaneously.

Website: lindbergmph.com

AOV-10 Axially-Compliant Orbital Sander

ATI Industrial Automation’s AOV-10 Axially-Compliant Orbital Sander is the ideal robotic solution for surface preparation and finishing. With built-in compliance, the AOV-10 is well-suited for many different robotic application types—even those that require a light touch.

Website: ati-ia.com/AOV