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Upcoming Events
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| Conference | Toll Processing '12: FMA's 16th Annual Conference | Feb. 29-March 2, 2012 Talking Stick Resort Scottsdale (Phoenix), Ariz. |
• Don't gamble with your business! • Invest in your company's success • Reach greater profitability with better knowledge and advice from experts • Make wise business decisions based on proven strategies |
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| Conference | The FABRICATOR®'s Leadership Summit: 7th Annual Metal Matters | Feb. 29-March 2, 2012 Talking Stick Resort Scottsdale (Phoenix), Ariz. |
• Get solutions for what’s keeping you up at night in today’s changing fabrication environment by networking and exchanging ideas with industry leaders |
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| FabCast | FabCast: Fiber vs. CO2 for Laser Cutting | March 8, 2012 10-11:30 AM CT |
• What's new in laser cutting, fiber delivered lasers vs. CO2. • How does a fiber laser work compared to a CO2? • What is a fiber laser best suited to cut? What is a CO2 laser best suited to cut? • What are the operating costs of a fiber laser? • What kind of system gets the most out of a fiber delivered resonator? |
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| FabCast | FabCast: Fundamental Troubleshooting for Roll Forming | March 15, 2012 10-11:30 AM CT |
• Review proper roll set up • Understand the importance of alignment • Learn the do's and don'ts of basic feature tolerances • Discuss material conditions |
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| Conference | Coil Processing Workshop and Tours | April 16-18, 2012 Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel Mobile, Ala. |
• Tour the New ThyssenKrupp Mill in Calvert, Ala. and follow steel through ThyssenKrupp’s state-of-the-art Finishing Mill! • Tour of Port of Mobile, Pinto Island and see the logistics behind shipping metal. • Expand your knowledge of the latest advancements in coil processing. • Engage industry experts for on-the-spot solutions to your biggest coil processing challenges. • Make valuable contacts at a networking dinner on the Battleship USS Alabama. |
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| Conference | World Class Roll Forming Workshop | April 24-25, 2012 Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Grand Rapids, Mich. |
• Talk one-on-one with the experts about your existing parts/drawings/problems during the ever popular Ask the Speaker session • Customize your conference experience by selecting 9 of 12 sessions that address your specific concerns • New! Welding for Roll Forming session • Tour Herman Miller 's Spring Lake, MI facility • Interact with colleagues beyond the sessions during evening networking reception |
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| Conference | FMA Safety Conference 2012 | April 25-26, 2012 Best Western Milwaukee Airport Milwaukee, Wis. |
• Tour of Caterpillar Mining Facility • Rotating Roundtable Group Discussions • Annual Safety Awards Presentation Wednesday Evening • Keynote Address by Chad Utermark - GM of Nucor Yamato Steel • OSHA Update |
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| Conference | ALAW - Advanced Laser Applications Workshop | May 16-18, 2012 Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference Center Livonia (Detroit), Mich. |
• No other North American Laser event can boast...providing nearly 20 years of laser applications training! • NEWLY expanded to include these topics: laser paint stripping, laser welding of aluminum, and laser welding in shipbuilding • Other popular topics: fiber lasers, welding sheet metal, automotive components, and hybrid-welding • Keynotes by Center for Automotive Research and U.S. Steel Corporation • NEW ALAW Design for Lasers seminar within the Great Designs in Steel 2012 event on May 16 |
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| Short Course | Critical Principles of Drawing and Stretching | June 4-5, 2012 Chattanooga, Tenn. |
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| Conference | LeanFab Workshop & Tours | June 5-6, 2012 Anoka Technical College Anoka, Minn. |
• Tour Micron Metalworks where you will see shears, turrets, lasers, press brakes, machining, welding/spotwelding and assembly in action • Participate in a plant tour recap and share your thoughts on what you observed • Share your own challenges and come away with solutions from your facilitators and peers • Learn that lean manufacturing is not just for high-volume jobs • Hear case studies of how other shops applied lean and sustained it |
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| Conference | STAMPING Journal® Forum | June 6-7, 2012 Chattanooga, Tenn. |
• Tour the NEW Volkswagen assembly plant in Chattanooga. • Roundtable discussions will provide forums to generate solutions to your stamping problems from industry peers. • Dynamic technical presentations and case studies will update you on the latest technology. |
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| Conference | Pipe & Tube Nashville 2012 - Optimizing Operations Through Continuous Improvement | June 26-28, 2012 Loews Vanderbuilt Hotel Nashville, Tenn. |
• Get innovative ideas you can implement at your company from over 20 presentations. • What happens at your company in the event of an emergency? Attend a special presentation on Disaster Preparedness to gain insight from a company that faced disaster first hand and survived. • Find solutions to your challenges in one of four interactive roundtables for which you can help decide the topics. • Do business with the companies you want to see during the tabletop exhibition. • Make valuable industry contacts during an optional dinner/tour at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and a networking reception. |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Shearing Basics | On Demand |
• Understand the function of each of the shear components • Setup a shear to make the perfect cut • Safely operate the shear to make quality cuts every time • Use proper gauging to make complete parts |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Preventive Maintenance | On Demand |
• Identify the benefits of preventive maintenance • Assess wear and tear of machinery and peripherals • Classify who is responsible for which interval check • Compose a corrective action checklist to rectify any damage |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Introduction to Metallurgy | On Demand |
• Understand the relationship between properties, composition, microscopic structures, and processing • Undertand the microscopic structures present in metals • Understand how microscopic structures influence and can be manipulated to achieve the desired mechanical properties • Understand how to measure mechanical properties and evaluate the microscopic structures |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Introduction to Steel Heat Treating | On Demand |
• Understand the reasons for heat treating • Understand the heat treating process and the variables • Recognize metallurgical, design, and process factors that influence the properties of heat treated steels • Identify common problems encountered when heat treating steel |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Fundamentals of Press Brakes | On Demand |
• Use common industry terms correctly • Calculate your own bend deductions • Select the press brake, bending method, and tooling based on the material you're forming and the part you're creating • Determine the correct v-die opening in order to achieve the correct inside radius and avoid part distortion • Maintain a safe working environment |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Fundamentals of Tube Mill Operations | On Demand |
• Understand the principles of tube mill operations from start to finish |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Introduction to Tube Bending Operations | On Demand |
• Understand the principles behind bending • Properly use and setup each tool used in the rotary draw bend method • Recognize and correct common bend defects |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Hand & Inspection Tools for Precision Sheet Metal Operators | On Demand |
• Select the best tool for specific tasks • Understand the benefits and limitations of each tool • Confirm inspection tools have been correctly calibrated before using • Inspect finished parts for conformance to desired specifications |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Blueprint Reading & Part Layout | On Demand |
• Identify dimensions, tolerancing information, materials list, and engineering notes on a blueprint • Use a blueprint to build a part to the customer's specifications |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Math Calculations for Sheet Metal Fabrication | On Demand |
• Check your math skills by completing practice problems • Determine the number of parts that can be made out of a piece of metal using area and perimeter • Find the missing angle of a triangle using basic trigonometry |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Inspection & Quality Control | On Demand |
• Follow good quality control practices throughout the entire production process • Build a part according to the customer's specifications • Assess part quality by using common inspection tools |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Shape Control of Flat Rolled Metals | On Demand Archive Date: June 17, 2009 |
• Learn the theory behind leveling |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Manufacturing of Stainless Steel Tube | On Demand Archive Date: June 11, 2009 |
• In-depth study of the processes of a tube mill |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Anatomy of a Wind Turbine | On Demand Archive Date: May 27, 2009 |
• Explore the fabricator's role in supplying wind energy components to major OEMs |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Driving Up Productivity - Financial and Non-Financial Incentives | On Demand Archive Date: April 29, 2009 |
• Improve employee engagement using financial and non-financial incentives |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Plate Cutting with Lasers | On Demand Archive Date: March 12, 2009 |
• Learn how to effectively use lasers to cut thick plate |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Cash is King | On Demand Archive Date: March 11, 2009 |
• Recognize the importance of cash flow, cash management, and cash improvement for your bottom line |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Roll Form Basics | On Demand Archive Date: March 11, 2009 |
• Improve your general knowledge of roll forming and roll form product design |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Finance for Non-Financial Managers | On Demand Archive Date: March 4, 2009 |
• Improve your bottom line by understanding basic financial terms |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Fundamentals of Stamping Presses | On Demand Archive Date: Jan. 23, 2009 |
• Understand how the stamping press works |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: The Incredible Power of Lean - Real Improvement in Real Life | On Demand Archive Date: Jan. 22, 2009 |
• Learn how to adapt traditional lean elements for your unique company |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Robotic Vision Technology | On Demand Archive Date: Oct. 23, 2008 |
• Learn how robotic vision technology can help improve your operation |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Machine Safeguarding of Fabrication Equipment | On Demand Archive Date: Sept. 11, 2009 |
• keep your employees safe and injury free • Develop an effective model that will ensure that you successfully safeguard all of your equipment • Understand the future trends in standards and regulations |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Best Practices in Part Nesting | On Demand Archive Date: Aug. 20, 2008 |
• Learn how nesting software can improve your oxyfuel, plasma, laser, waterjet, and turret punch operations • Understand what to look for in nesting software and how to integrate into your system • Learn how to develop parts using your software |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: 10 Steps to Increase Cash Flow | On Demand Archive Date: Aug. 8, 2008 |
• Master a simple 10 step process that will enable you to increase your cash flow and grow your bottom line • Improve your invoicing • Strengthen your customer relations |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Bringing Lean Manufacturing to Your Press Brakes by Design | On Demand Archive Date: July 16, 2008 |
• Learn how to engineer parts from flat blanks of different gauges for a single die set |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Laser Safety | On Demand Archive Date: June 18, 2008 |
• Develop a plan for minimizing the hazards that come from using lasers for material processing |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Automation & Its Cost Justifications | On Demand Archive Date: May 6, 2008 |
• Learn how to use robotics to better utilize your employees |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Sustaining Lean Manufacturing | On Demand Archive Date: Dec. 12, 2007 |
• Gain essential tips for sustaining lean manufacturing |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Understanding Air Forming and It's Effects on Design | On Demand Archive Date: July 18, 2007 |
• Understand the air forming process |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Practical Lean Accounting: A Proven System for Measuring and Managing the Lean Enterprise | On Demand Archive Date: July 13, 2007 |
• Understand ten basic mistakes of accounting and performance measuring • Learn the fundamentals of Lean accounting practices and performance measurement • Apply Lean performance measures and accounting practices |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: The Global Economy - A Focus on China | On Demand Archive Date: June 20, 2007 |
• Understand the influence China has on the Global Economy |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Lean Above the Shop Floor | On Demand Archive Date: May 4, 2007 |
• Apply lean principles to your office |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Plasma Cutting Techniques | On Demand Archive Date: March 30, 2007 |
• Understand the capabilities and imitations of plasma cutting techology |
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| Short Course | FabCast Archive: Laser Cutting Techniques | On Demand Archive Date: March 21, 2007 |
• Understand the capabilities and limitations of laser cutting technology • Recognize the differences between available laser cutting technologies |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Practical Lean for the Job Shop Leader | On Demand Archive Date: Jan. 19, 2007 |
• The basics of Practical Lean for fabricators |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Equipment Acquisitions - A Focus on Leasing | On Demand Archive Date: Nov. 15, 2006 |
• Determine whether you should buy or lease equipment |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Cutting Technology Comparisons - Waterjets | On Demand Archive Date: Oct. 17, 2006 |
• understand how waterjets compare to other cutting technology |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Your Future Workforce | On Demand Archive Date: Sept. 21, 2006 |
• What workers of the future will demand from their employees' basic education skills • Addressing the needs of a work force that is diverse not just in ethnicity, gender, and age but also in the area of career expectations |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Good Quoting and Cost Estimating Practices | On Demand Archive Date: Aug. 2, 2006 |
• Develop accurate quotes in a timely manner • Estimate the cost of a job based on materials, labor, and time to complete the job |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Ready, Set, Win! Maximizing Shareholder Value | On Demand Archive Date: June 29, 2006 |
• Importance of strategic planning for both short-term and long term return • Operational aspects that drive business value, including management, competitive management, customers, process improvement, and product strategy • Financial considerations that drive business value, including data, forecasts, assets, cash flow, and tax matters |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Practical Lean - Managing Practical Lean (Part 3) | On Demand Archive Date: June 14, 2006 |
• Lean management and leadership • Organizing the Practical Lean initiative |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Practical Lean - Elements for Fabricators (Part 2) | On Demand Archive Date: May 3, 2006 |
• Getting started with Practical Lean |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Practical Lean - The Basics (Part 1) | On Demand Archive Date: April 5, 2006 |
• Cut waste and optimize production in your operation |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Maximizing Your R&D Tax Credits | On Demand Archive Date: Feb. 22, 2006 |
• Understand the R&D Tax Credit • What you need to do to use the R&D Tax Credit |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Practical Lean Tools: Beyond 5S | On Demand Archive Date: Nov. 6, 2009 |
• Improve your bottom line by eliminating the waste in your operation • Move beyond 5S by utilizing other important practical lean tools |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Practical Lean Enablers: Sustaining 5S | On Demand Archive Date: Oct. 22, 2009 |
• Start and sustain a solid 5S process using continuous improvement |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Leveling Flat Rolled Materials for Operators | On Demand Archive Date: Oct. 14, 2009 |
• Improve flatness in your coil processing operations • Recognize the root cause of various shape defects and how to improve them • Understand the different equipment options available today |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: End Forming Stainless Steel Tube | On Demand Archive Date: Oct. 8, 2009 |
• Gain tips and tricks to end form your stainless steel tubes |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Advantages of Laser Based Profile Inspection for Roll Formers | On Demand Archive Date: Sept. 30, 2009 |
• Learn what laser based profile measurement is • Save time and money over conventional inspection methods while being more reliable |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: SJ Virtual Forum #3 - Product & Technology Innovations | On Demand Archive Date: Sept. 29, 2009 |
• Investigate how new selections in lubricants can improve part quality and help the environment • Efficiently stamp and form AHSS materials using new tooling materials |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: SJ Virtual Forum #2 - Tool & Die Solutions | On Demand Archive Date: Sept. 22, 2009 |
• Keep your dies in working order by utilizing die protection • Improve tooling quality by following 10 tooling laws • Select your tool steel for the process |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: SJ Virtual Forum #1 - Stamping Solutions | On Demand Archive Date: Sept. 15, 2009 |
• Integrate your stamping operation with new software • Retrofit your stamping press for transfer operations • Find cost-effective ways to troubleshoot problem parts |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Finding and Measuring Waste and its Effects: The Value Stream Map | On Demand Archive Date: Sept. 10, 2009 |
• Learn how to identify waste in your operation • Utilize such tools as Value Stream Maps, simulations, and perform your pre-lean assessment |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Forming Stainless Steel Tube | On Demand Archive Date: Sept. 10, 2009 |
• Produce quality bends in your tube and pipe |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Lasers 101 | On Demand Archive Date: Aug. 27, 2009 |
• Understand what a laser is and how it works • Recognize the different types of lasers and machines available |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Metal Folding and Panel Bending: Is it a Break Away from Press Brakes? | On Demand Archive Date: Aug. 25, 2009 |
• Explore metal folding and panel bending as another alternative to press brakes |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Free Money for Training | On Demand Archive Date: Aug. 25, 2009 |
• Utilize government funds to pay for training |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Fabrinomics - Business Growth Opportunites for Fabricators | On Demand Archive Date: Aug. 20, 2009 |
• Learn what growth opportunities are available for fabricators in the alternative energy, medical, and transportation industries |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: The Basics of Waste, Flow, and Variation | On Demand Archive Date: Aug. 13, 2009 |
• Streamline flow and cut waste • Begin to understand the impact waste can have on your operation • Learn basic tools you can use to eliminate waste |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Stainless Steel Tube Cut-to-Length II | On Demand Archive Date: Aug. 13, 2009 |
• Understand automated laser tube cutting |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: What Your Trainers Aren't Teaching You About Press Brakes | On Demand Archive Date: Aug. 11, 2009 |
• Develop a basic understanding of press brakes |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Stainless Steel Tube Cut-to-Length I | On Demand Archive Date: July 9, 2009 |
• Develop an understanding of the complete cut-to-length process |
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| FabCast | FabCast Archive: Developing an Effective Continuous Improvement Program | On Demand Archive Date: June 25, 2009 |
• Develop an effective Continuous Improvement program |
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