Quality edge
New technologies achieve superior laser cutting edge quality, eliminating secondary operations
September / October 2016
Tower of power
How the biggest supplier of pharmacy merchandising display systems got even bigger with a pair of CO2 lasers and a sky-high material handling tower
Everyday tubes
Realizing the potential of tube laser cutting, fabricators gain versatility in design and production
High-power productivity
A new 12-kW, high-power fiber laser cutter helps shops make gains in efficiency and capability
Grade A engraving
Application focused DPSS laser outshines industry favorite fiber laser counterpart when marking components
Weathering challenges
How CMMS consulting guides manufacturers through unpredictability and global changes
Machine of the Month – September/October 2016
Mazak Optonics Corp.’s Versatile, Compact Laser-Tube 100
Tube and Pipe Magazine – October 2016 Issue
Tube and Pipe Magazine is a special edition insert that will be published in select issues of FAB Shop Magazine Direct, Shop Floor Lasers, and Welding Productivity. Each issue will take an indepth look at the technology used in the pipe and tube industry to more efficiently cut, bend, fold, weld and perform the myriad… Continued
Fabtech 2016 Show Preview
Fabtech arrives in Las Vegas on Nov. 16 and will serve as North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event through Nov. 18. This year, the event will bring in more than 1,300 exhibitors and 28,000 attendees thanks to its reputation as the premier convention for showcasing new technology, equipment and knowledge emerging in the fabrication industry. Visitors come to meet with world-class suppliers, to see the… Continued
