Chicago Metal Fabricators

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Large and complex pieces can be created without splice welding

Press Brake Forming with a Single Piece: Avoiding Splice Welding and Assembly: http://hubs.ly/y06T9p0

industrial.chicagometal.com The effectiveness of a modern metalworking operation often depends on the size, quality, and efficiency of the equipment. Services such as welding, laser cutting, plate rolling, CNC machining, and assembly are offered by many metalworking providers.

Laser Cutting: High Accuracy, High Speed, Large Sizes

Laser cutting is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry. Find out how: http://hubs.ly/y03xjb0

industrial.chicagometal.com An overview of laser cutting and information about the speed and accuracy of this process.

Trucking invests $7.5 billion a year in safety: ATA to Congress - Truck News

Safety is a priority to the industry: http://hubs.ly/y02Y8m0

www.trucknews.com Washington, D.C. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) told Congress today that the trucking industry invests more than $7.5 billion every year in preventing crashes on US highways. “The trucking industry places safety at the top of its priority list,”…

Fiber lasers could satisfy modern aerospace requirements

A look at how fiber lasers are used in the industry: http://hubs.ly/y01cw60

www.industrial-lasers.com In early 2009, fiber lasers that could operate in the high-peak-power pulsed mode, as well as with relatively high-power continuous operation, were introduced for material processing. These lasers entered the market with peak powers of 3kW and average power of 300W. The technology rapidly advanced to higher peak and average powers. Today, long-pulse fiber lasers are available operating with 20kW of peak power and 2kW of average or continuous power. This advance has made these lasers attractive for adoption in the drilling of aerospace components....

Cessna

With cargo doors that open 49 inches by 50 inches and a useful load of 3,567 pounds, what can’t you move? The Cessna Grand Caravan EX

Monthly U.S. manufacturing growth continues despite slower pace - The Buffalo News

The sector grew for the 13th consecutive month in June: http://hub.am/1pWLynG

www.buffalonews.com The Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday that its manufacturing index dipped to 55.3 in June, from 55.4 in May. Any reading higher than 50 signals that manufacturing is growing.

DEARBORN, Mich.: How Ford, Railroad Industry Created Innovative Way to Ship the New Transit Van to North American Customers | Business Press Releases | Fort Mill Times

How Ford is using an innovative railcar to ship vehicles: http://hub.am/1iucyfy

www.fortmilltimes.com Ford Motor Company is taking a new approach to shipping its all-new full-size Transit cargo vans and wagons to Ford dealerships across North America.

Understanding Steel Rolling Margins

It's important to understand steel rolling margins if you're in the industry: http://hub.am/1iHhh8q

industrial.chicagometal.com In theory, suppliers should be able to produce products of the exact same weight and dimension for their customers. The process of manufacturing items such as steel plates, bars and sheets, however, makes that impossible in reality. Manufacturers rely on a mold to produce millions of metal items and this mold naturally wears down with repeated use. That means that steel products made with a single mold will vary in small increments with regards to volume and weight. This deviation, expressed in percentages, is called the rolling margin.

Chicago Metal Fabricators Adds Accurpress 1500-ton x 30 FT Press Brake to Its Facility

We now have an Accurpress 1500-ton press brake in our facility! http://hub.am/1mT813r

industrial.chicagometal.com We’ve added a new machine that is going to give us better metal forming capabilities. The Accurpress 1500-ton press brake now on our shop floor will enable us to increase tonnage, enhance productivity, and shorten lead times.

Steel rolling margin ebook

Rolling margins play a significant role in pricing: http://hub.am/1tWReAI

industrial.chicagometal.com Manufacturers use steel rolling margins to control for slight differences in volume of metal parts produced from a mold. Since steel is priced by weight, they incorporate the rolling margin in the price of steel components like bars, sheets, and reinforcements.

Dreamliner set to land at American Airlines

American Airlines pilots are preparing to fly Boeing's 787 plane: http://hub.am/1pyhsqY

www.chron.com FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Rumbling down the runway at New York's JFK airport, American Airlines pilot Bill Elder points the nose of the Boeing 787 skyward and takes off for Denver.
Elder roars over the Atlantic, then banks sharply to the left, back over Queens and then Manhattan. But he is flying too low and triggers a ground-proximity warning as the Empire State Building appears off to the left.
Not to worry. The scene is unfolding in a flight simulator at American's training center in Texas. Elder, American's fleet training manager, is demonstrating the warning systems that mimic those in an airliner.
American will take delivery of its first 787, which Boeing calls the Dreamliner, in November.

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High Definition vs. Standard Definition Plasma Cutting

Learn more about plasma cutting by reading our latest blog post: http://hub.am/1jHcFmz

industrial.chicagometal.com High definition and standard definition plasma cutters are flexible, clean, and precise machines that produce reliable results.

Boeing's commercial spaceliner takes cues from sci-fi

Boeing's commercial spacecraft is quite impressive: http://hub.am/1s2Z755

www.engadget.com Look at the image above and choose one: a.) It's the set of a new sci-fi movie. b.) It's the mock-up of an actual spacecraft that's currently a work in

U.S. rising to top ranking in global manufacturing, Reuters reports

"The United States is back in the running as one of the most competitive places in the world to manufacture goods...": http://hub.am/1jebPwT

www.nola.com Reuters cites a Friday report by Boston Consulting Group that the U.S. is closing in on China as the top country for manufacturing competitiveness.

Accuracy in High Definition Plasma Cutting

There are many benefits to using plasma cutting systems: http://hub.am/1hPl5YY

industrial.chicagometal.com Plasma cutting systems are versatile, effective and reliable tools for cutting metals. They can save hours of tedious labor in the shop and deliver precise and clean results. If you are thinking about adding a plasma cutting system to your facility, check out our free eBook "Accuracy in High Deifni

Rail Transport of Crude Oil Increases as Pipeline Falls Short

The U.S. is experiencing a crude-by-rail boom: http://hub.am/1iTh2pV

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/13/us/rail-transpor... In Texas, a crude-by-train boom has led to the construction of facilities to help deliver oil to Gulf Coast refineries. It has also raised concerns about the safety of moving such volatile materials across the state.

High-speed rail construction could start next month near Madera | High-Speed Rail | FresnoBee.com

Work is expected to begin on California's high-speed line as early as next month: http://hub.am/1lO9yeb

http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/04/07/3865619/valley... An elevated viaduct near Madera will likely be one of the first major pieces of tangible construction for California's proposed high-speed rail line, with work starting as early as next month.

Manufacturing growth accelerates in March: ISM

The sector remained strong in March: http://hub.am/ObeJ92

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-u... NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. manufacturing growth accelerated for a second straight month in March, an industry report showed on Tuesday, as production recovered though employment growth slowed.

Briggs & Stratton

Throwin' it back to 1966! The Briggs & Stratton Synchro-Balanced engine was designed to substantially reduce vibration with a series of counterweights opposing the crankpin.
“Smoother operation for operator comfort, longer equipment life”

Trains That Could Be Better Than Planes

It might not be long before high speed trains become common in the U.S.: http://hub.am/1mv5uzs

http://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/the-high-speed-rai... Say nay to your commuting woes: We may be entering the age of high speed trains that could replace not just traffic on the highways but also in the high-flying skies.

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Robot helps in design of High-Speed Rail

Robots are being used in the design process of California's high speed : http://hub.am/1lWncMd

http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/loc... To help design the High-Speed Rail project, a small robot is being used to map out exactly what's below the streets.

Chicago can have a manufacturing future - Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago's sector can have a bright future: http://hub.am/1cOQRyv

http://www.suntimes.com/news/otherviews/26047120-4... BY DAVID DOIG AND TED STAINOS. Chicago has many assets. Like Boston, we have one of the nation’s largest aggregations of colleges and college students. Like New York and L.A., Chicago is home to a large number of the nation’s largest corporate headquarters. But the one asset that no other place, not...

Walmart Testing Concept Truck of the Future (VIDEO)

This is what Walmart wants their future trailers to look like: http://hub.am/1fHgDuh

http://www.autoworldnews.com/articles/6447/2014030... Walmart has designed a truck that is 20 percent more aerodynamic and can even run on electricity.

Press Break Tonnage Chart

Print out this handy press break tonnage chart! http://hub.am/1pVzeWu

http://industrial.chicagometal.com/press-break-ton... This chart provides the appropriate tonnages to air bend mild steel with 60,000 p.s.i. tensile properties.

New PATH Platform Opens at World Trade Center

wnyc.org The Port Authority has opened a new platform at its World Trade Center station, giving commuters a glimpse of a transportation hub that's been in the works for years.

Bandit Industries

See our Model 3680XP Beast, forestry mowers, chippers, and a few surprises coming up next week at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas!

Welding for Larger Projects

Need information on what equipment and skills are needed for large sized projects? Check out this free eBook: http://hub.am/1dYxAPc

http://hub.am/Ni3BHs In this eBook you will get an extensive overview of what equipment, skills, and quality checks & testing are required to be successful in large sized welding projects. Some of the areas that the document focuses on include:

Transportation Management Industry to Grow at a CAGR of 12.3% to 2018, Says a New Research Report at

The management industry is growing: http://hub.am/1oS93zv

http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2014/02/14/transpo... RnRMarketResearch.com adds “Transportation Management Market [Transportation Management System, Fleet Management Solutions, Freight Audit & Payment, Route Planning & Optimization, Managed Services, Business Services] – Global Advancements, Forecasts and Analysis (2014–2019)” to its store. | Virtual

Virginia's New Transportation Chief Has Both Money And Long List Of Projects

wnyc.org In his first interview since taking office, Virginia's new transportation secretary talks about his priorities—and says he supports a new bill that places public transit on equal footing with highways.

Why Big Ass Fans pays 30% above national average

money.cnn.com Founder and CEO Carey Smith says paying people more -- and avoiding layoffs -- is just smart capitalism. The company's numbers back up his claim.

5 Less Than Truckload Freight Shipping Tips

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Boeing studying appetite for jet to replace 757

Boeing may produce a new medium sized plane: http://hub.am/1dFlvcI

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20140211/NE... (Bloomberg) — A mid-range aircraft would fill a gap left when Boeing’s 757, the longest single-aisle airliner, went out of production in 2004.

NBC Chicago

United Airlines officials say they'll drop money-losing hub in Cleveland, slashing daily flights and eliminating 470 jobs.

Chicago hub remains.

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Cessna

Cessna partnered with Ross Aviation, Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) and the FAA, among many other local and national organizations, to make the Citation Special Olympics Airlift possible. We cannot do it alone, and we need Citation owners, our most important partners, to register their jets for the cause. http://bit.ly/19fZfen

The Definitive Guide to Transportation Terminology

cerasis.com Whether you're new to transportation industry, a veteran, or want to understand transportation terminology, this reference guide is for you