Plastics & Metal Welding Assembly - Articles - Page 20

A reputation of quality drives Flocon Inc.

December 7, 2018

For nearly 30 years, Flocon Inc. has been manufacturing fluid applicators and dispensing systems in Illinois for applications in a wide variety of industries.

After ICE Raid, A Shortage Of Welders at Texas Assembly Plant

October 24, 2018

TIGERTOWN, TX—With new enforcement priorities under the Trump administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are taking aim at employers that knowingly hire unauthorized immigrants. The most recent — and largest — bust happened at a trailer manufacturing plant here.

Lightweighting Research Center Gets Giant Friction Welder

October 9, 2018

SOUTH BEND, IN—Manufacturing Technology Inc. (MTI) has shipped North America’s first linear friction welder capable of joining full-sized parts to the Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT) facility in Detroit, where it will contribute to cutting edge light-weighting research in the automotive and aerospace sectors.

Lasers for Lightweighting

Lasers are creating new possibilities for automakers to shape and join lightweight materials

John Sprovieri

October 4, 2018

Automotive OEMs worldwide are desperate to reduce vehicle weight these days. BMW is no exception.

Leather Embosser Gives Joining Module the Stamp of Approval

Friction Spot Welding to Play Role in Automotive Lightweighting

Jim Camillo

September 14, 2018

As manufacturers expand the use of aluminum, titanium, magnesium and other high-strength, lightweight alloys, interest in alternative joining technologies is increasing.

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

A wide range of staking methods produce quality plastic assemblies with stress-free joints

Jim Camillo

September 5, 2018

How well an assembled plastic part performs depends a great deal upon how its component pieces are joined. Those made of strong, hard plastic may be fastened together or bonded. Thermoplastic pieces allow for even more options, including screws and rivets, various types of adhesives or welding, staking and being snap-fit.

A Disconnect in Medical Device Design

Zoe Leduc

August 3, 2018

With the rise in antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" in hospitals and medical centers, cleanliness and sterilization of medical devices have become a top priority. Cleaning products have become stronger and more aggressive to sanitize devices and prevent the spread of illness between patients.

Alfa Romeo Goes Robotic on its BIW Line

Jim Camillo

July 11, 2018

Nothing embodied the freedom of the 1960s better than a sports car. Italian automaker Alfa Romeo (AR) understood this, and in 1962 introduced its first four-door compact executive car: the Guilia.

Assembling 3D Printed Parts

Engineers don’t need to rethink traditional joining techniques

Austin Weber

July 5, 2018

Additive manufacturing is no longer just for prototyping. More and more, the technology is being used to make production-ready parts. That's forcing engineers to begin thinking about joint designs and assembly processes.

Automated Spot Welding Improves Assembly of Barbecue Grills

Zoe Leduc

June 15, 2018

Since 1937, Robert H. Peterson Co. in California has produced Fire Magic gas grills and Real-Fyre gas logs. Over the years, the company has grown steadily and their commitment to quality and craftsmanship has not changed.