By Michael R. Kramer, Bosch Rexroth Corporation. There is a growing recognition in the extrusion industry of the value of fully committing to the connected future offered by Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technology platforms. These smart, efficient, and highly connected systems provide opportunities for increased productivity and profitability, reduced downtime, lower maintenance costs, improved quality, and […]
While at the ALUMINUM USA trade show in Detroit, Michigan, in November 2015, Light Metal Age had the opportunity to interview a number of notable members of the aluminum industry. The sixth interview in the series — conducted by Ann Marie Fellom, publisher — presents Olivier Gabis, area manager Eastern U.S. and Canada for Wagstaff, […]
Weld.com answers a Forum question, in which they were asked for any recommendations for automating aluminum TIG welding. The answer: while, it is much more difficult to automate aluminum welding than it is other metals, it can be done.
