20/8/2008Corrupt welder funnelled millions of rail work for profit Friction stir welding system joins hard-melting metals World’s largest aluminium refinery opened in Brazil Coating worker’s legs crushed by 400kg of steel Road train trailer manufacturer invests in lathe-mill Insert grade increases tool life Continuous press forming machine technology irons out steel defects South Australian steel award winners proclaimed Aluminium structures could protect against blasts New research centre will host metal technology breakthroughs Electrode suited for hydroelectric and petroleum welding Drilling-free assembly for machine guards
15/8/2008Drilling-free assembly for machine guards Corrupt welder funnelled millions of rail work for profit Steelmakers sign on to make steel in Australia Water quality can affect metalworking performance Iron-maker creates animated 3D model of plant Case study: aircraft parts maker upgrades machining line Machining grade for interrupted steel turning Laser gas analyser optimises metal work Outotec to build India’s biggest iron ore pelletising plant Japanese copper smelters forced to feed on scrap High feed milling to deliver 300% machining speed Electrode suited for hydroelectric and petroleum welding
13/8/2008Machining grade for interrupted steel turning Laser gas analyser optimises metal work Iron-maker creates animated 3D model of plant Steelmakers sign on to make steel in Australia Aluminium saves energy at games Metal foundry fined over alloy explosion death Reducing the cost of light metal alloy parts Tussle over blacksmith heritage Water quality can affect metalworking performance Case study: customising CNC for fast aluminium machining Tools of the trade at risk Case study: aircraft parts maker upgrades machining line
8/8/2008Tools of the trade at risk Aluminium saves energy at games Machining compacted graphite iron Environmentally-friendly photochemical machining Pakistani coins being melted down for copper Case study: customising CNC for fast aluminium machining Upgraded lasers improve welding and cutting speed Compact high-speed marking machine Welder generator with enclosed case Scrap stealers could be caught dot-handed MIG welders upgraded Rotary shear cuts straight beams
6/8/2008Rotary shear cuts straight beams Upgraded lasers improve welding and cutting speed Steel properties bridges the divide Automatic system detects flaws in bores Insight into challenges of calibrating steel sheeting scales Steel fabricator fined for leg crushing MIG welders upgraded Regular maintenance of sheet metal tools makes sense Case study: metal coupler castings tested with hydraulics Scrap stealers could be caught dot-handed Compact high-speed marking machine Welder generator with enclosed case
1/8/2008Tungsten electrode grinder gives consistent arcs State Australian Steel Design Awards winners announced Case study: metal coupler castings tested with hydraulics Steel properties bridges the divide All-round visibility with welding helmet Aluminium-filled prototyping now available World’s second-biggest steelmaker hit by furnace fire Regular maintenance of sheet metal tools makes sense Hydraulic stressing cylinder shortens tensioning operations Smelter operator found guilty for worker death Metal recycler acquires UK technology Hydraulic sawing machine has two semi-automatic modes
30/7/2008Hydraulic sawing machine has two semi-automatic modes Tungsten electrode grinder gives consistent arcs Smelter operator found guilty for worker death Metal recycler acquires UK technology Metal workers should be given pollution permits: AWU Turnkey thread verification suited for flexible applications Twin turret automated shaft lathes Fume arms suited for welding, powders Facility to train students in metal work Metal recycling set to ramp up Hydraulic stressing cylinder shortens tensioning operations State Australian Steel Design Awards winners announced
25/7/2008Twin turret automated shaft lathes Metal workers should be given pollution permits: AWU Turnkey thread verification suited for flexible applications Insights into the electroplating industry Champion of the weld Failed water-cooling stops steel slab production Welding electrodes for hot wear applications Range of sheet metal clinching tongs Risks of obtaining machinery from overseas End mills for aluminium have large “sweet spot” Trackless fillet welding travel carriage Metals industry teams up with union on trading scheme
23/7/2008Risks of obtaining machinery from overseas Range of sheet metal clinching tongs Welding electrodes for hot wear applications Failed water-cooling stops steel slab production Champion of the weld Aluminium may get five-year emissions permit Metal safety wall chart National Engineering director retires Steel maker to be consulted, government assures Insights into the electroplating industry Software optimises metal cutting Quality bending with automated bending cell
18/7/2008Quality bending with automated bending cell Aluminium may get five-year emissions permit Harder than steel Customising a loader for smelter use Light metals technology conference Software optimises metal cutting Aluminium engages in emissions tussle New version of welding procedure compliance software Hidden metal gives concrete mettle Mazak adds multi-tasking tapping to pipe fabricators Maxitec appoints SA sheet metal machinery service agent Automated compact servo electric turret punch
16/7/2008Automated compact servo electric turret punch Hidden metal gives concrete mettle South Korea boosts metal stockpiles Copper production plant delayed Metals research centre appoints plasma specialist CEO May the best weld win Finding oil content in metalworking fluids Agreement to develop copper technologies Maxitec appoints SA sheet metal machinery service agent Aluminium engages in emissions tussle New version of welding procedure compliance software Mazak adds multi-tasking tapping to pipe fabricators
11/7/2008Agreement to develop copper technologies May the best weld win Finding oil content in metalworking fluids Guidance poster for steel shed fabricators Digitally controlled electrolytic metal etching system Using bench grinders with metal parts Steel reinforcing supplies tighten Flexible depressed-centre wheels Angle grinder runs cool Steel building component maker dips into Middle East Non-melt titanium fabrication technique Salty waste could be used by steel manufacturers
9/7/2008Salty waste could be used by steel manufacturers Digitally controlled electrolytic metal etching system Carbon trading scheme could ruin metals Schotte CAD/CAM software allows detailed mould engraving Indian steel pipes fabricators to slash prices Steel fabricators fight back against overseas competition Low-stress cabling for robotic welding US Navy turns to electron beam welding Steel reinforcing supplies tighten Using bench grinders with metal parts Guidance poster for steel shed fabricators Non-melt titanium fabrication technique
4/7/2008US Navy turns to electron beam welding Carbon trading scheme could ruin metals Hardy metal surface treatment technology Success for massive metalworking show in China Steel service centre in western Sydney Low-stress cabling for robotic welding Nano technology key to new ways of shaping metal Aerospace manufacturer spends millions on waterjets Rising steel prices to hit European car market Piston workholding jaw holds multiple parts State entrants to first national steel awards announced Seamless tube plant to be located in Gladstone
2/7/2008Seamless tube plant to be located in Gladstone Piston workholding jaw holds multiple parts State entrants to first national steel awards announced Aerospace manufacturer spends millions on waterjets Rising steel prices to hit European car market Local steel fabricator sold Electrode-stabilising ovens Metal fabricator nominated for awards Vibration analysis solves sheet metal irregularities Nano technology key to new ways of shaping metal Block laser guarding for press brakes Hybrid metal bars for extended-length boring
27/6/2008Hybrid metal bars for extended-length boring Local steel fabricator sold Pens mark steel in any condition Automated robot removes metal crust Rise of zinc predicted Block laser guarding for press brakes Slug-free system speeds up tool selection Machining the difficult-to-machine Greenhouse gases and the steel industry One-step hand finishing sticks Rare-earth enhanced welding Fabrication projects getting bigger
25/6/2008Fabrication projects getting bigger Rare-earth enhanced welding One-step hand finishing sticks Machining the difficult-to-machine Greenhouse gases and the steel industry Crushing cars for profit How to use a plasma cutter Steel with fibre structure withstands cold Global outlook for local fabricator Awards for equal first welding students Researchers challenged for new uses of aluminium Slug-free system speeds up tool selection
20/6/2008How to use a plasma cutter Steel with fibre structure withstands cold BHP might build nickel smelter in Indonesia Exotic metal welder merges with international firm Subscribe now to five new industrial sites Merger to strengthen aluminium services Guide to fastener materials and terms Fuel drives rocketing prices for rare metals Crushing cars for profit Fuel costs claim fabrication plant Foundry workers threatened with lock-out Machining improved with composite machining fluids High-flying Aussie tooling manufacturer
18/6/2008High-flying Aussie tooling manufacturer Exotic metal welder merges with international firm Foundry workers threatened with lock-out Machining improved with composite machining fluids Twelve-sided insert geometry How to buy a plasma cutter Challenges of manufacturing medical components Nickel shortage intensifies as BHP rebuilds furnace Apprentice takes welding to the next level Build up edges in high speed machining Subscribe now to five new industrial sites BHP might build nickel smelter in Indonesia Fuel costs claim fabrication plant
13/6/2008Nickel shortage intensifies as BHP rebuilds furnace How to buy a plasma cutter Challenges of manufacturing medical components Welder’s respirator kit Durable turning inserts Switchable magnetic industrial tools Australian metal extraction technology goes to Russia Boffins apply steel concepts to planetary model Active-media metal parts forming Tube bending service New inserts up to the job Twelve-sided insert geometry
11/6/2008Australian metal extraction technology goes to Russia Boffins apply steel concepts to planetary model Durable turning inserts Camera monitors aluminium tapping Switchable magnetic industrial tools New Zealand Steel operations Foundry workers striking the metal Operation purchased to hone steel skills Metal apprentices awarded Steelworks fire razes training facility High impact welding helmet Welder’s respirator kit
6/6/2008High impact welding helmet New Zealand Steel operations Metal apprentices awarded Steelworks fire razes training facility Faulty weld could have caused fatal NY crane collapse Recycle and re-dry welding fluxes Flexible slitting and perforating holders Metal cutting tool holder becomes standard Stylish laser safety glasses New insert geometry to increase feed rates Foundry workers striking the metal Operation purchased to hone steel skills
4/6/2008New insert geometry to increase feed rates Faulty weld could have caused fatal NY crane collapse Acid shortage could be causing steel price hikes Welding torch with flexible neck High power precision fibre laser cutter Proposal to form metal industry award 2010 Stylish laser safety glasses Magnetic and vacuum combination grippers Optimising welding with flux-cored wires Metal cutting tool holder becomes standard Recycle and re-dry welding fluxes Flexible slitting and perforating holders
30/5/2008Anti-corrosion metal treatment Optimising welding with flux-cored wires Acid shortage could be causing steel price hikes Brazing titanium to eliminate welding Self-shielded flux-cored welding gun Conference on coupled instabilities in metal structures Alcoa named safest in aluminium industry Magnetic and vacuum combination grippers Case study: Going gaskets over water jet cutting Sims joint venture acquires scrap recycler Efficient sheetmetal holding clamps High density milling cutter
28/5/2008High density milling cutter Brazing titanium to eliminate welding Sims joint venture acquires scrap recycler Anti-corrosion metal treatment Real time weld profile visualisation Steel convention to be held at Perth Industry body blasts inferior steel guardrails Case study: Bend it in tandem Steeling for longer wait times Laser cutting and welding seminars Case study: Going gaskets over water jet cutting Efficient sheetmetal holding clamps
23/5/2008Steel convention to be held at Perth Industry body blasts inferior steel guardrails Metal worker wins Young Manufacturer of the Year Static toolholders for CNC lathes Magnetic grab heads gripping sheet metal Weld force test kit Stainless steel fabrication to avoid corrosion workshop Increasing metal prices affect dam construction Precise cutting CO2 gas lasers TIG welder with display screen Secrets of molten metals discovered Real time weld profile visualisation
21/5/2008Increasing metal prices affect dam construction Weld force test kit Stainless steel fabrication to avoid corrosion workshop Static toolholders for CNC lathes Magnetic grab heads gripping sheet metal Siemens to supply steel processing line Layer flap discs two-in-one action Aluminium tram bodies snake into Zurich New generation of auto-darkening welding shields Case study: rapid cooling with air amplifiers Case study: retro-upgrading huge press brakes Metal worker wins Young Manufacturer of the Year
16/5/2008Layer flap discs two-in-one action Aluminium tram bodies snake into Zurich Underwater welding training Non-flammable mould releases Aluminium smelter slashes production again Borescope inspection for manufactured metal parts Alcoa sued for millions over defective titanium parts Siemens to supply steel processing line System measures level of molten steel in mould Remote welding system uses CO2 slab lasers Award for metal parts machining simulator Venezuela’s biggest steelmaker nationalised
14/5/2008Venezuela’s biggest steelmaker nationalised Remote welding system uses CO2 slab lasers Underwater welding training Heavy-duty precision plasma cutter Covered electrode resistant to seawater corrosion Portable MIG welder Flux-cored welding wires Metal finisher mounts to shop lathes Tube bender with configuration software Non-flammable mould releases Award for metal parts machining simulator System measures level of molten steel in mould
9/5/2008Tube bender with configuration software Flux-cored welding wires Metal finisher mounts to shop lathes Images on perforated metal sheets Portable MIG welder Heavy-duty precision plasma cutter Covered electrode resistant to seawater corrosion Paint transforms steel into solar generators 3000 tonnes of steel for port Man killed by weld failure Productivity can be boosted by gas-shielded welding Composite metal core electrode
7/5/20083000 tonnes of steel for port Metal working machines to be inspected Metal product fabricator sets and forgets with software Specially coated indexable inserts Near-dry lubrication applied to sawing Composite metal core electrode Choosing the right fluid for minimal lubrication Thread tap resolves long-chipping problems Productivity can be boosted by gas-shielded welding Paint transforms steel into solar generators Man killed by weld failure Images on perforated metal sheets
2/5/2008Thread tap resolves long-chipping problems Metal working machines to be inspected Case study: Embossing steel sheets ADF manufacturer acquires Chinese welding safety company Agreement to develop copper technology Choosing the right fluid for minimal lubrication Entry-level machining centre Capacitive discharge welder BlueScope shuffles senior executives Entries open for steel industry safety award China gets environmentally-friendly pelletiser Depressed centre grinding wheel
30/4/2008Depressed centre grinding wheel Entry-level machining centre Entries open for steel industry safety award China gets environmentally-friendly pelletiser High speed CNC marking tool Machine vice compatible with various accessories Precision wedge hook power chucks Strong currency drives up steel costs Top Submerged Lance technology The case for robotics in metal fabrication BlueScope shuffles senior executives Capacitive discharge welder
23/4/2008Coated and uncoated welding blankets BHP appoints new aluminium president Scrap rising Electrode welds through rust Thick metal working fluid Aggressive deburring brush Iron and steel industry commits to safety Medium to high production flap wheels Coolant flush disks Machine cuts both sectional and solid metals Copper scrap stealer cops it Stomping on metal stamping jobs
18/4/2008Coating company to fast-track competition Welding and positioning table Software critical to investment in new machinery Large crankshaft gauge Sheetmetal machinery and advice Coated and uncoated welding blankets BHP appoints new aluminium president Scrap rising Internally cooled drill Digital control for welding power supplies Two precision waterjet cutters Metal laser-sintering machine
16/4/2008Metal laser-sintering machine Coating company to fast-track competition Digital control for welding power supplies Two precision waterjet cutters Alternative flame equipment for metal working Tough portable welding units Buy shield, get gauntlet, glasses Auto-darkening filter for welding Shock-proof fastening technology Flexible cutters machine different materials Internally cooled drill Welding and positioning table
11/4/2008Tough portable welding units Buy shield, get gauntlet, glasses Extreme temperature welding Tough flux cored electrode Steel producer relocates to Brisbane Folding machine and punch press to be exhibited Sheet metal process design software Automatic precision lathe Multi-profile rolling machine Electro-pneumatic automatic saws Case study: automate to compete Alternative flame equipment for metal working
9/4/2008Sheet metal process design software Automatic precision lathe Steel producer relocates to Brisbane Folding machine and punch press to be exhibited Large gear cutters with replaceable inserts CNC edge prep machine Trackers optimise automatic welding Automatic welding cells with control Abrasive belt machine grinds the inaccessible Extreme temperature welding Extracting more value from copper refineries New versions of compact CNCs
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