We make process improvement as easy as making two identical high-density pallets, machine is idle long enough to clear chips and swap pallets. Cutter engagement time goes up, cost per piece goes down. This job we're highlighting (stepko.com) would be a no-quote for most shops -- critical callout for flatness and the slot feature was a nightmare on the mills. It's gravy now due to creative engineering and innovative off the shelf tooling. Magical?
What Are the Most Reliable Tools for Reducing Weld Rejects? When industry professionals discuss how to reduce weld rejects, they often focus on a fabricator's technique and training. Those aspects are essential, but high-quality welding also involves using appropriate specialty tools throughout the process. What are the most reliable tools for reducing weld rejects in industrial projects, and what makes them stand out? Full Article
From two weeks to three days: AI-driven robot accelerates grinding of thick plate parts Minerd & Sons, Inc. is a family-owned steel service center based in Pittsburgh, PA, supplying precision-cut, ready-to-fabricate steel components to customers in manufacturing, construction, energy, and heavy equipment industries. Thanks to Teqram's EasyGrinder robot, the company has reduced lead time from two weeks to just three days -- a breakthrough in productivity and delivery reliability. Full Article
The Equator-X™ gauging system brings unique capability to the shop floor with its dual measurement functionality; Absolute and Compare. In Absolute mode, it performs as a high-speed production CMM. In Compare, it delivers ultra-fast highly repeatable inspection. Users can select the optimum inspection mode for their process challenge.
EXAIR's Super Air Wipe provides a 360 degree airstream that is ideal for blowoff, drying, cleaning and cooling of pipe, cable, extruded shapes, hose and more. The split design offers easy clamping around the surface of the material moving through it, eliminating the need for threading.
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