http://www.metalworker.com.auUpdated every 10 minutes of every day.en-auDP TECHNOLOGY has released a new version of its computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software for three- and five-axis milling and machining operations.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Increased-machining-flexibility-with-new-software/434376.aspxThu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTTWI SOFTWARE has released a new version of its Welding Estimator software which can project the costs for various types of welding operations.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Cost-effective-welds-with-software/434377.aspxThu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTTHE SME Metalworking Fluid blog has outlined an alternative machining lubrication technology which is cleaner, cooler, and results in longer tool life.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Alternative-lubrication-and-cooling-for-machining-platforms/434378.aspxThu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTRIO Tinto has restarted its iron ore mining operations in Pilbara, putting an end to a two-week closure it undertook towards the close of 2008.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Rio-Tinto-resumes-Pilbara-operations/434316.aspxWed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTRONSON Gears will be commissioning three new pieces of metal working machinery to help with gear manufacturing.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Metalworking-threesome-for-gear-company/434317.aspxWed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTTHE US steel industry is now pleading for the government to invest up to $1.42t in public infrastructure to stimulate demand for the metal.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Infrastructure-is-our-saviour-claims-US-steel-industry/434318.aspxWed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTELCO Enterprises has enhanced its wire feed assist unit for welding applications where large diameter wire or long conduit runs are needed.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Enhanced-wire-feed-assist-unit-for-long-and-large-wire-welding/434239.aspxTue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTTHE COMPOSITES Centre within the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing has chosen to use Delcam’s PowerMILL CAM system for its machining operations.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Boeing-research-centre-chooses-Delcam-software-for-machining/434240.aspxTue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTACCORDING to the World Steel Association, the November 2008 figures for world crude steel production have been collated, and indicate a 19% drop from November 2007.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Crude-steel-production-stats-mirror-economic-crisis/434241.aspxTue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTBOSCO Storage Solutions says its Boscotek Tool Vault is now available, providing secure press brake tool storage.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Press-brake-tool-storage-with-secure-unit/434182.aspxMon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTTHE GLOBAL downturn of the steel business has been fingered as a key factor behind a $130m lawsuit being filed against Fortescue Metals by Greek shipping group Angelicoussis.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Steel-downturn-leads-to-Fortescue-legal-tussle/434183.aspxMon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTRIO TINTO has suspended operations at the Hismelt joint venture pig-iron plant near Perth for three months.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Hismelt-experimental-pig-iron-plant-suspended/434184.aspxMon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTDE-STA-CO has released a series of pneumatic swing clamps which can be used on secondary manufacturing operations as well as welding and assembly applications.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Swing-clamps-for-welding-and-assembly-applications/434117.aspxThu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTEDGE Technologies has released a compact servo bar loader which can feed round, square and hexagonal bars with diameters between eight and 102mm into CNC lathe spindles.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Versatile-bar-loader-operates-unattended/434118.aspxThu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTSELECT-ARC has released two gas-shielded, flux cored, martensite-grade stainless steel electrodes designed for welding in all positions.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/All-position-welding-electrodes/433991.aspxWed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTBOSCO Storage Solutions has released a steel workbench said to be versatile and durable and have an ergonomic design.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Versatile-steel-workbenches/433992.aspxWed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTTHE CARBON Pollution Reduction Scheme, announced by the Rudd Government on 15 December, will have different impacts on the various metalworking sectors.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Concessions-made-to-aluminium-producers-under-carbon-reduction-scheme/433862.aspxTue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTTHE CUSTOM Group believes the global financial crisis may have an indirect positive for itself and other Australian sheetmetal fabricators.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Financial-Crisis-is-not-all-bad-news-for-sheetmetal-fabricators/433864.aspxTue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTESCO Tool has launched a pneumatic saw and universal pipe trolley kit suitable for cutting all types of alloy pipes.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Saw-cuts-through-metal-pipes/433611.aspxFri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTMILLER Electric has released a TIG welder for steel, stainless steel and aluminium, which has only two controls.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Streamlined-TIG-welder/433613.aspxFri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTMAXITEC is distributing a bending machine which uses barcode technology to speed up the production of small batches in Australia and New Zealand.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Metal-bender-uses-barcodes-to-improve-production-speed/433505.aspxThu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTSTEELWORKER unions say BlueScope Steel’s decision to bring forward its No 5 blast furnace reline at Port Kembla may delay major job losses until midway through 2009.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/BlueScope-brings-forward-Port-Kembla-furnace-reline-may-delay-job-losses/433506.aspxThu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTMAXITEC is distributing a tool for sheetmetal manufacturers in Australasia said to more efficiently gather inventory parts and assemblies during production.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Sheetmetal-production-controller/433414.aspxWed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTROMHELD Automation is distributing a range of swing clamps from Japanese-manufacturer IMAO which use a power tool to rapidly clamp and unclamp workpieces.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Workpiece-swing-clamps/433415.aspxWed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTAUSTRALIAN Warehouse Solutions (AWS) has released a range of markers for use on stainless steel or any surface where degradation, contamination and other adverse effects are a concern.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Stainless-steel-markers/433242.aspxTue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTCOMEQ has launched a CNC servo hydraulic press brake as part of its popular PRIMELINE line.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Servo-hydraulic-press-brake-with-controller/433243.aspxTue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTMAXITEC says it clients will now be able to integrate CAD processes with nesting during production thanks to a partnership between two software developers it represents in Australasia.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Software-partnership-to-combine-CAD-processes-and-nesting/432920.aspxThu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTMAXITEC has launched a technique which can speed up the sheetmetal cutting process by eliminating the need for engineering drawings.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Re-engineering-removes-need-for-time-consuming-drawings/432819.aspxWed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTSHEETMETAL fabricators Custom Built Sheet Metal has changed its name to Custom Group and moved to new premises in Milperra, Sydney.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/The-manufacturer-formerly-known-as/432820.aspxWed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTWELDLOK Industries as opened its multi-million dollar warehouse complex in Melbourne which will allow it to move into specialised metal fabrication.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Weldlok-unveils-expanded-facility/432452.aspxFri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTALCOA is planning to reduce production at its Portland aluminium smelter by about 15,000t as result of the global economic crisis.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Alcoa-plans-cuts-to-Portland-smelter/432453.aspxFri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTJET Edge has released a CAD/CAM nesting software for use with its precision waterjet cutting systems.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Nesting-software-for-waterjet-cutters/432110.aspxTue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTRIO Tinto says it has scaled down production at its Lynemouth aluminium smelter in north-east England by one third.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Rio-Tinto-scales-down-production-at-Lynemouth-smelter/432111.aspxTue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTBESTECH Australia is distributing a capacitive discharge spot welder from TML with a compact and lightweight design.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Spot-welder-ideal-for-field-operations/432017.aspxMon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTSHEETMETAL Machinery Australia says there is an increasing trend for sheetmetal machinery to be driven by servo-electric systems rather then hydraulics.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Servo-electric-drives-the-future-of-sheetmetal-production/432018.aspxMon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTSPERIAN has released a new welding helmet said to provide both style and protection, and a solar panel to eliminate battery charging.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Stylish-welding-helmet-has-solar-cells/431859.aspxFri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTQUINTIQ claims its planning technology is being used by the Chinese aluminium industry to maintain a dynamic growth rate and optimise production processes.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Chinese-aluminium-industry-tackles-challenges-and-demands/431860.aspxFri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTFORD’S Geelong engine plant will stay open, preserving 1300 jobs and business for parts makers.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Parts-makers-relieved-as-Ford-plant-saved/431861.aspxFri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTESCO Tool has released a welding end prep tool suited for tube and weld stub removal.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Welding-end-prep-tool-with-good-torque/431673.aspxThu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTMAZAK has released a multi-tasking twin-turret, twin-spindle turning and machining centre for the automotive industry.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Multi-tasking-machining-centre-suited-for-automotive-work/431674.aspxThu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTKURT Manufacturing has written about the importance of workholding solutions for metals machining efficiency.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Workholding-allows-full-use-of-five-axis-capabilities/431675.aspxThu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTTECHMATRIX has released an upgrade to its web-based weld management software suite.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Web-based-weld-management-software-upgraded/431365.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTBIRCHWOOD Casey has released a metal finishing system which uses its magnetite finishing process for treating iron and non-stainless steel parts.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Metal-finishing-system-churns-out-parts-in-25-minutes/431366.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTTHE AUSTRALIAN Steel Institute has released results of a survey of 48 Australian steel fabricators, showing the sector is boosting its capacity and competitiveness.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Full-steam-ahead-for-Aussie-steel-fabricators/431367.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTAUTOSPEED has posted a primer on the metal casting process which looks at how casted items are produced.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Primers-to-the-metal-casting-process/431084.aspxTue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTBLUESCOPE Steel claims Australia’s steel market is relatively robust even as the global financial crisis weakens demand for steel products.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Australia-the-place-to-be-for-steelmakers/431085.aspxTue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTONESTEEL says it will be cutting production in response to weakening demand caused by the global financial crisis.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/OneSteel-to-cut-production/431086.aspxTue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTAUSTAL has been awarded a $185.4m contract by the US military to provide aluminium vessel construction for a high speed transport vessel.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Aluminium-shipbuilder-to-construct-high-speed-ships-for-US-military/430966.aspxMon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTSTEEL and Tube says the difficult economic conditions and fluctuations in currency created a difficult trading environment, but it will be focusing on customer service, conservation and inventory management in the coming year.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Focus-on-struggling-customers-says-Steel-and-Tube/430967.aspxMon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTTOWNSVILLE sheet metal and structural steel fabricator TotalFAB claims cutting waste and empowering staff will enable it to survive uncertain economic times.http://www.metalworker.com.au/Article/Metal-fabrication-workers-key-to-economic-downturn/430971.aspxMon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT