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June 2010 | Vol. 40 No. 6
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Find out about fiber lasers
and their
place in metal fabricating.
Learn about what traits
experts believe
make for the best certified welding inspectors.
Read about the basics of panel bending
and how the technology complements a press
brake.
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departments
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Editor’s Corner
To tell the truth about fabricating
The FABRICATOR
wants the FAB 40 list of successful metal fabricating operations to be a reference for all
those wondering about the impact these types of companies make on the overall U.S.
economy.
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Readers’ Forum
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Calendar of Events
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Industry News
FMA Communications launches www.greenmanufacturer.net. |
The robotics market shrinks, but the technological innovations continue. | Miro Tool &
Mfg., Waukesha, Wis., adds waterjet cutting capabilities. | Mid Atlantic Machinery Inc.,
Harrisburg, Pa., raises money for Haiti earthquake relief.
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Product Highlights
Pass-through blast system cleans small, intricate parts. |
Press brake’s backgauge equipped with three-position gauge fingers. | Carbide-tipped
band saw blades handle difficult-to-machine metals.
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Applications
Fabricator improves aluminum welding results with friction stir welding.
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Precision Matters
Putting 3-D CAD on the grill, Part VI
Columnist
Gerald Davis reminds CAD designers that it is good practice to test parametric links as
the design progresses.
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The FABRICATOR
Metal Market
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Product News
Technology innovations in the fabricating industry
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Classified Ads
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Advertisers’ Index
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The Back Page
Buffalo has the Stanley Cup
The folks at Goergen-Mackwirth
Co. Inc., Buffalo, N. Y., made sure the hometown folks could enjoy the Stanley Cup even if
the Buffalo Sabres were bounced out of the first round of the National Hockey League
playoffs.
thefabricator.com June Web exclusives
Stamping
DIEVESTIGATION columnist Art Hedrick looks at product design for
deep-drawn parts.
Machine Tool Design
Learn about the different types of cable carrier systems
used in today’s metal fabricating equipment.
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