CINCINNATI at FABTECH 2023: Integrating and Maximizing the Shop Floor

September 11 holds a special place in the hearts of Americans. And CINCINNATI® Incorporated (CI) is proud to put its American-Made spirit on full display at FABTECH September 11-14, 2023. Attendees will get a first-hand look at what the machine tool manufacturer has to offer in exhibit space A4513 in Chicago’s McCormick Place. Highlights include the introduction of CI’s innovative press brake series, the latest in bending, welding, and laser cutting along with demonstrations of the company’s fully integrated manufacturing process.

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How much laser cutting power does a metal fabricator need?

The laser cutting kilowatt race is back on. It happened with CO2 machines in the 1990s and 2000s, and it’s happening again now with fiber lasers. There’s a place for today’s ultrahigh-powered systems, but lower powers have their place too. So, what laser power fits your operation?

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Tactical Toolbox - RC Industries

RC Industries located in Elkhart, Ind., is a full-service fabricator and leading supplier of complex metal parts to the North American transportation industries. In addition to storage systems, toolboxes and bumpers, the company offers advanced custom fabrication and engineering services.

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Make Cell Manufacturing Even More Flexible with CI Equipment

For many manufacturers, cell manufacturing— also referred to as micro-cells— is one of the best ways to increase the velocity and flexibility of their production lines. “It’s literally a micro assembly line within a company’s particular product that increases their efficiency,” explained Troy Wilson, Product Manager of Table Products at Cincinnati Incorporated.

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Laser Cutting Guide: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

You have to admit, as far as the manufacturing industry goes, there are plenty of challenges. Demand for finished parts is high, but raw materials are hard to find as supply chain issues continue. Lead times for sheet metal parts are officially next-to-impossible to deal with. Manufacturing companies feel like their businesses are being held hostage by things beyond their control. In short, that’s a huge issue. It’s no wonder that machine shops all across the country are looking for any way possible to get some of that control back.

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Meet the metal fabrication company that grew 24% in the midst of a pandemic

When we met with RC Industries in July 2019, the company had 160 employees working three shifts. They’ve overcome plenty of adversity in that time—much like all of us have—and managed to keep headcount the same while increasing revenue 24%. What are the reasons for that success? We caught up with Chris Curtis, Owner of RC Industries, to talk about it.

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Spradlin Brothers Welding Transforms Business with CI Laser Cutters and More

Opening for business in 1962, Spradlin Brothers Welding has grown from humble beginnings in a two-car garage to a 25,500 square foot state-of-the-art facility. Based in Springfield, Ohio, the shop handles a wide variety of work ranging from prototypes to production runs for industries including crane manufacturing, foundry equipment, oil and natural gas, and even a super store chain (manufacturing components for their buildings). “Our biggest goal is to keep satisfying customers with our work,” said President Jeff Spradlin. The success of this philosophy can be seen in the fact that the company has maintained relationships with some customers for over four decades.

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