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Procurement to Production Governance for On-Time Spec Delivery
Dave Graf outlines how procurement-to-production governance helps structural steel fabricators deliver on spec and on time in oil & gas, shipbuilding, bridge, and tower projects. The article emphasizes planning end-to-end automation around real workflows, integrating estimating, purchasing, material tracking, scheduling, and machine control to reduce rework and delays. By standardizing data and accountability from order…
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Fabrication Cell Planning IL IA Cutting Bending Handling Support Flow
Shows IL/IA fabs how integrated cutting, bending, handling, and support cells boost accuracy, cut handling, and lower cost/part. Contact Mac-Tech: 888-MAC-9555
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Coil-to-Part Line Planning for Predictable Throughput ROI
Pat O’Neill explains how disciplined coil-to-part line planning turns throughput goals into predictable ROI. By selecting the right forming method and coil-fed system layout, manufacturers can stabilize feed and forming conditions, improve part accuracy, and reduce scrap from camber, twist, and setup variation. Proper matching of decoilers, straighteners, servos, and press or roll-form tooling boosts…
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Legacy CNC Modernization: Scope, Train, Phase Cutover
Legacy CNC modernization made practical: scope upgrades, train teams, phase cutover to cut risk, boost uptime and ROI in fabrication.
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Turnkey Multi-Machine Automation Scoping for Heavy Fabrication ROI
Dave Graf outlines how turnkey, multi-machine automation scoping helps heavy fabricators plan and justify end-to-end upgrades that improve throughput, consistency, and labor efficiency. The approach maps current workflows, selects complementary machines and software, and defines material handling and integration requirements to reduce risk during installation. By modeling payback and total cost of ownership, the process…
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Go Live Uptime Readiness for Service and Parts
Nicole Salato guides shops to boost uptime by preventing breakdowns, replacing worn parts proactively, and planning reliable maintenance for go-live readiness. Nicole Salato Service & Parts Lead – Mac-Tech nicole@mac-tech.com
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Ermaksan Tandem Brakes Enhance Shipbuilding Efficiency
Dave Graf, Regional Sales Executive at Mac-Tech, discusses how Ermaksan tandem brakes enhance efficiency in the shipbuilding industry. He highlights their role in providing end-to-end automation solutions for structural steel fabrication across the oil & gas, shipbuilding, bridge, and tower construction sectors. These solutions streamline production processes, reduce labor costs, and improve precision, making them…
