The Fabricator - August 2009

Hypertherm, Hanover, N.H., a designer and manufacturer of plasma arc metal cutting systems, has launched a new Web site at www.plasmavsoxy fuel.com designed to help visitors understand the differences between plasma and oxyfuel cutting so that they can decide which method is right for them.

The site contains educational articles that cover seven key factors shops need to consider when choosing a cutting method: cut quality, productivity, cost per part, overall profitability, ease of use, flexibility, and safety. The site also has several videos—one containing a side-by-side comparison of the two technologies—and links to external resources.

Infratrol Manufacturing Corp., New Berlin, Wis., recently launched a new Web site at www.infratrol.com. Designed for simplified navigation, the site features a finishing section that showcases the company’s EcoFlex powder coating systems with floor plan sketches, an introductory video, and product capabilities.

The site includes information on industrial continuous ovens, coolers, parts washers, cleaning systems, finishing systems, and custom coating equipment. Visitors can download brochures, pose questions to company employees, and learn more about featured products through 3-D animations of typical setups.

Lincoln Electric Co., Cleveland, has launched lincolnelectrictv, a YouTube channel that highlights product demonstrations, welding applications, and tips from welding and fabricating industry professionals.

Visitors can view short informational videos, including a series of “Tech Tips” by Bryan Fuller, star of “Two Guys Garage.” Fuller gives instructions with the company’s GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW equipment, as well as provides tips on how to choose the correct tools for welding projects. Other videos include demonstrations of the manufacturer’s new products.

The YouTube channel is at www.youtube.com/lincolnelectrictv.

Plouse Precision Manufacturing, Harrisburg, Pa., a contract manufacturer, has launched an online virtual factory tour that enables visitors to take an up-close look at the company’s manufacturing facility.

The virtual tour, at www.pl ouse-manufacturing.com/tour, has images,

videos, and narration for each major manufacturing department. It includes detailed specifications, capabilities, and explanations that might occur on an on-site tour.

Stops on the tour include CNC milling and turning, wire EDM, stamping, grinding, and inspection.

For example, Plouse’s CNC milling department houses a machining center in which two machines are linked by a 14-position, fully automated pallet-pool system.

PMF Industries Inc., Williamsport, Pa., offers a virtual tour that showcases the company’s capabilities, including

flow forming, laser cutting, deep drawing, heat treating and brazing, induction annealing, electromagnetic metal forming, and CNC machining. Located at www.flowformingplus.com/ tour, the site allows visitors to tour the company’s 110,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility.

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