Chad Morrison

Birmingham

Founder at Fabricating and Metalworking

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New Low Profile Magnetic Drill and Compact Drilling Solutions

1 month ago | fabricatingandmetalworking.com | Chad Morrison

Blair Equipment Company, a leader in high-performance tools for professional fabricators, custom auto body and metalworkers, announces the launch of the BFD-KX+ Right Angle Magnetic Drill. This innovative drill is engineered to meet the demanding needs of industry professionals who require power, precision, and accessibility in tight workspaces. The BFD-KX+ Low Profile Magnetic Drill is designed to provide maximum drilling capability while maintaining a compact form factor.
Breakthrough Private 5G Network Platform will Accelerate Manufacturing Innovation

1 month ago | fabricatingandmetalworking.com | Chad Morrison

In a milestone for manufacturing innovation, Betacom, a pioneer in private wireless networks, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Siemens Industries. The companies have deployed a first-of-its-kind private 5G network platform at MxD (Manufacturing x Digital), the National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing in Chicago. The platform is the first complete private wireless network to operate behind a Siemens firewall, demonstrating the future of secure enterprise connectivity.
New Chip Conveyor Kit for the 1500MX CNC Mill

1 month ago | fabricatingandmetalworking.com | Chad Morrison

Tormach, a U.S.-based manufacturer of CNC machines and industrial robotics, announces the launch of the Chip Conveyor Kit designed for its groundbreaking 1500MX CNC Mill. This latest accessory enhances the functionality of the 1500MX by offering an easy-to-use, automated solution to maintain chip pan cleanliness and improve operational efficiency. The Chip Conveyor Kit seamlessly slots into the flood coolant tank of the 1500MX, providing a hands-free chip removal system.
New Machining Center: Compact, Yet Serves a Large Scale

1 month ago | fabricatingandmetalworking.com | Chad Morrison

At Technology Days 2024 at Chemnitz (Saxony, Germany) University of Technology, Starrag presented its new Heckert H100 compact machining center to the public for the first time. With a pallet size of 39 in. (1,000 mm), it will replace the previous Heckert HEC 1000 4-axis center. With the new Heckert H50 to H100 compact machines, Starrag is continuing the success story of the Heckert HEC series.
ZOLLER Commemorates 80 Years of Innovation with Open Houses

1 month ago | fabricatingandmetalworking.com | Chad Morrison

ZOLLER, a global leader in precision measurement technology and tool management solutions, is proudto announce a series of exclusive Open Houses and Technology Days across North America as part of its 80th-anniversary celebration. With the theme “Elevate. Efficiency.”, these events will showcase the company’s cutting-edge innovations driving the future of smart and efficient manufacturing for shops of all sizes.
Three New Grooving Grades Ideal for Volume Production

1 month ago | fabricatingandmetalworking.com | Chad Morrison

Walter has introduced three new Tiger·tec® Gold CVD grooving grades: WKP13G, WKP23G and WPK33G. The grades are used for the GD26 Groov·tec™ GD and DX18 cutting inserts. These new Tiger·tec Gold CVD grooving grades are ideal for volume production especially in steels and cast irons for all grooving applications including groove turning, copy turning and grooving. The grades have a medium-temperature titanium carbo-nitride (MT-TiCN) coating for enhanced toughness and reduced flank face wear.
Multi-axis Machines Redefine What’s Possible

Jan 20, 2025 | fandmmag.com | Chad Morrison

Redesigns and innovations developed by suppliers result in a fresh approach to the precision and productivity of 4-axis and 5-axis machining capabilities. New 5-axis Milling Machine Expands with Production NeedsTo grow as production needs increase, the design features of the new MILL P 800 U S full 5-axis milling machine from GF Machining Solutions (Lincolnshire, IL) provide for easy, seamless automation integration.
Fewer Unexpected Failures Mean More Time for Production

Jan 20, 2025 | fandmmag.com | Chad Morrison

When you leverage technologies and connectivity you benefit from high levels of data-driven predictive and preventative maintenance capabilities, which boosts your production capabilities and reduces downtime. The Future of Intelligently Networked ManufacturingThe DMG MORI Manufacturing USA (Hoffman Estates, IL) brand CELOS celebrated its premiere more than 10 years ago as the name of the world’s first app-based machine control system in machine tool manufacturing.
Robotic Tool Changers Increase Flexibility and Uptime

Jan 20, 2025 | fandmmag.com | Chad Morrison

Robotic tool changers enable faster changeovers, provide reliable data communication, support a variety of tasks, and are compatible with a wide range of robots, applications and tools.
Prima Power Helps Your Shop Evolve by Integration

Jan 20, 2025 | fandmmag.com | Chad Morrison

When Finn Power and Prima Industrie joined forces in 2008 to create Prima Power, the companies’ combined a massive amount of knowledge to serve the global sheet metal fabrication industry. Prima Industrie brought to the table its expertise in 3D lasers, 2D lasers and its background as a pioneer of automation technology. Prima stands for Progress in Manufacturing Automation.