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Adapting Space Shuttle Tank Production for LNG Storage, Transport
Lockheed Martin developing new niche from current business expertise Lockheed Martin Corp reports it will begin manufacturing cryogenic tanks for storing and transporting liquid natural gas, apply...
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Wind Tower Builder Gains $35-Million Order
Broadwind sees demand moving toward full capacity for 2013 Broadwind Energy Inc. has a new order to fabricate tower structures for a U.S. manufacturer of wind turbines, destined for installation at...
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Complex Laser Processing Helps Fabricator Stand Out
Wisconsin operation is a strategic manufacturing partner, and a market leader in the practical development of laser processing techniques for precision parts Ace Precision Machining Corp. stands out...
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Combo Press/Weld System Wins Kudos for Innovation
The new ABB Robotics system allows Ford plant to optimize production volumes, eliminating overcapacity and underutilization of equipment A flexible tube press and welding system developed by ABB...
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New Friction Welding System for Drill Pipe Machines
TFW direct-drive system streamlines production, raises accuracy Thompson Friction Welding introduced a line of friction welding machines specially designed to produce all types of drill pipes.read more
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Groundbreaking Refinery Project Now Underway
In North Dakota, a new diesel-fuel processing plant is being built to support demand driven by oil-and-gas exploration Developers of a new, $300-million diesel refinery broke ground in Dickinson,...
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Another New Order for Wind Towers Lifts Broadwind
Third order of 2013 brings total to $127 million, fabricating capacity filling up Broadwind Energy Inc. announced a $14-million order for towers from an unnamed U.S. turbine manufacturer, marking its...
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Get Sharp on CO2 Laser Cutting
John Karpus With high accuracy and repeatability, thermal-cutting laser systems frequently become the preferred tool of metal fabricators. It’s critical to understand the gas-delivery systems that...
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Better Ergonomics, Clearer View of Cutting Path with New Oxy-Fuel Torch
End-user-driven features include new contoured handle, three-tube cutting attachment design, and color-coded and labeled valves knobs Victor introduced the 400 Series of two-piece oxy-fuel torches,...
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New Laser-Cutting Machine Has Customized CNC at its Core
Specialized control technology, and a novel flying-optical system, reduce product development costs Customized CNC technology from NUM is helping a cutting machine manufacturer Favor Laser to...
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Portable Calibration for Orbital Welding Jobs
Swagelok system streamlines on-site power supply maintenance Swagelok Company introduced the Swagelok M200 portable calibration unit, a new design that aims to streamline orbital welding power supply...
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Details Simplify Maintenance, Increase Reliability for MIG Gun
Modifications also extend life for robotic MIG guns and consumables, promote profitability MIG welding equipment developer Tregaskiss introduced a new generation of its Tough Gun™ Reamer guns, the...
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High-Speed Coating Line Aims to Shake Up Oil/Gas Market
The CermaClad process produces interior-clad pipe, quickly, able to meet market’s need for corrosion-resistant pipe MesoCoat Inc. has started producing interior-clad seamless pipe for oil-and-gas...
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MesoCoat Clad Pipe Manufacturing Process
At a plant in Euclid, Ohio, MesoCoat Inc. has installed a $70-million operation to apply a cermet cladding to the interior surface of line pipe, to enhance the products' corrosion-resistance. "Our new...
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Weld Surface Inspection Using 3D Profilometry
Craig Leising Critical analysis of surface cracks, porosity and unfilled craters may be necessary, and using axial chromatism makes it possible. Inspecting welds is a visual task, but it may be...
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Pre-Engineered, Robotic Welding Cells
An economical configuration for shops introducing automation to their operations ESAB Welding & Cutting Products introduced three pre-engineered, robotic welding cells, each one described as “an...
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Semi-Automatic MIG Gun for Heavy-Duty Welding
Users can customize their unit for amperage, cable length, neck style and more Bernard targets heavy-duty welding applications with its T-Gun Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Gun — a straight-handle...
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GE Supplying “Smart” Wind Turbines for Texas Farm
First wind mills to incorporate power management, integrated batteries GE Power & Water will supply three 2.5-120 wind turbines to Invenergy, a wind farm developer as part of an 86-turbine deal...
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Metalsa Adds to Automotive Manufacturing Portfolio
Buying ISE Automotive extends global network to China, Germany, Turkey, more Metalsa S.A. de C.V. finalized its purchase of ISE Automotive, a German manufacturer of structural automotive parts with...
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Processing Advantages of Single-Mode Fiber Lasers
Geoff Shannon High performance and superior beam quality enable fine marking and micro machining Single-mode fiber-laser markers offer processing advantages versus standard beam-quality fiber-laser...
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