Meeting compliance requirements while establishing sustainable and safe operating practices is a top priority for metalworking operations, chemical processors, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and many other industries.
Welding is an aspect of fabrication that has been at the forefront of automation. Whether the automated solution mechanizes a part of the welding process or utilizes robots to manage the entire process from start to finish—handling the part and executing the weld—automation is becoming increasingly prevalent. Lincoln Electric, a manufacturer of automated welding solutions, has seen firsthand how manufacturing […]
As the metalworking industry continues to face challenges from a widespread lack of skilled workers, reducing downtime and keeping production consistent is more important than ever. The National Association of Business Economics found that 47% of respondents to its Business Conditions Survey reported a shortage of skilled workers in the third quarter of 2021. With this shortage projected to continue, […]
According to a report commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy, the melting process accounts for more than half of the energy consumed in the metal casting industry. Although furnace design, fuel, and the method of heating metal scrap plays a large role in the amount of energy used in the process, there are two ways that automated metal scrap […]
The steady drumbeat toward automation in all forms for all sizes of metalworking enterprises continues, and it’s no longer a question of “Will you automate?” but “How will you automate?” It’s probably fair to say that manufacturing’s automation rock stars are the highly articulated robots boosting throughput to the point that machining companies lose their competitive edge without them. That […]
Industrial water treatment is not one-size-fits-all—solutions are as unique as each operation’s water chemistry. Therefore, getting the right industrial water treatment solution is critical to equipment reliability. This takes a fine-tuned combination of laboratory testing, application research, and equipment expertise. A laboratory analysis of your industrial water is fundamental to specifying the right solution because the lab data influences decisions […]
Ensuring that your metal scrap processing equipment is running reliably and efficiently means you can get the most out of your machinery and your workforce. Stringy wads of metal scrap are a common barrier to efficient metal scrap processing because many conveyors using augers or steel belts frequently fail to consistently move these bushy bundles. Augers and steel belts are […]
With formidable workforce challenges facing the metalworking industry, a high measure of equipment reliability is no longer a “nice to have,” it’s a “need to have.” According to the National Association of Manufacturers, companies report that it is currently 36% harder to find the right talent than it was just a few years ago, despite a high unemployment rate. It […]
Hydraulic and electric-servo presses are vital to many assembly operations, forging applications, stamping processes, and more. Making use of industrial presses can streamline your operation and increase your productive capabilities – but only if the presses themselves are consistent and reliable. Breakdowns, malfunctions, and design errors can halt your entire operation, resulting in costly downtime and lengthy repairs. Here are […]
A metalworking fluid (MWF) housekeeping program can help shops reduce their cost of metalworking fluid without sacrificing productivity. The program entails gathering data about each machine’s MWF, recording it, and reacting to it. The person collecting and recording the data should be trained to solve a problem, if one arises, or have a manager to report it to. Train the […]
Chip wringers (also called centrifuges) are principal players in metal scrap processing and fluid recovery. By using centrifugal force to separate metal chips from cutting fluids, chip wringers produce drier chips that are more valuable to scrap dealers and also enable operators to recover spent cutting fluids that may be recycled and reused. There are several things you should consider […]
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