Drawing on the expertise of Techgen Media, publisher of Welding Productivity and Shop Floor Lasers, and through collaborations with industry experts, FAB Shop Magazine Direct educates and informs readers of new technologies and strategies aimed at increasing their productivity and profitability. In an industry that is constantly advancing, FAB Shop Magazine Direct works diligently to keep readers in the know.

August 2020

Current Issue

August 2020

The new issue of FAB Shop Magazine is now live! This issue has multiple focuses, including an article on robotic bending for fast and easy production. We also cover how an RV component manufacturer introduced a coil-fed laser cutter to their process and vastly improved throughput. Manufacturers with old hydraulic presses will be interested in our coverage on the benefits of retrofitting and rebuilding over investing in brand-new units.

In addition to those topics, we also detail how a manufacturer utilized new 3-D pipe-cutting technology for materials used in a world-class track and field center at the University of Oregon.

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Lincoln Electric releases stick electrode

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The Lincoln Electric Co. introduced the Excalibur 7018 XMR low-hydrogen stick electrode that offers low moisture content even after 24 hours of exposure – remaining below the moisture content limit for 15 hours more than required under the AWS’s AWS A5.1. The electrode is for general fabrication in many industries, including structural, pipeline, chemical processing and… Continued

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