FDMC October 2017
In This Issue
Wood for heating the shop
Q. We are thinking about using wood for heating our shop. Anything we should be looking at?
By
Gene Wengert,
September 1, 2017 | 3:59 pm CDT
Northern white-cedar and Atlantic white-cedar
Soft and low strength, but decay resistant.
By
Gene Wengert,
July 3, 2017 | 9:00 am CDT
Activate your people to improve your company
Achieving extraordinary productivity requires exceptional management of your people.
By
Art Raymond,
October 2, 2017 | 9:48 am CDT
Robotics speed custom plywood production at Pro-Ply in Brampton
Pro-Ply’s technology investment is demonstrated by a team of four robots that are strategically deployed to do the heavy lifting and material handling for its machining center equipment.
By
Harry Urban,
May 8, 2017 | 7:42 am CDT
MiLL wood national training center now open
A new chapter in technical education opens as the Manufacturing Industry Learning Labs (MiLL) national training center welcomes its first students.
By
Karl D. Forth,
August 15, 2017 | 9:16 am CDT
AIS boosts furniture edge quality with dedicated machine
Contour edgebander is modified to produce a tapered edge on office furniture.
By
Karl D. Forth,
October 2, 2017 | 4:51 pm CDT
Laser-cut mahogany plywood sculptures are hypnotic
OAKLAND - These mahogany plywood laser-cut sculptures are truly remarkable.
Created by Oakland-based artist Gabriel Schama and his trusty laser cutter, which he has named Elsie, these three-dimensional designs feature geometric shapes and different tones.
Schama says his sculptures are inspired by the human figure, architecture, and swirling mandalas.
By
Robert Dalheim,
September 6, 2017 | 1:57 pm CDT
Fast-track construction for Onsite Woodwork materials handling expansion
Adding capital equipment can get complicated - especially when the new additions require new construction.
By
Rich Christianson,
September 12, 2017 | 2:30 pm CDT
Plant tours highlight best practices for component manufacturers
Best practices for manufacturing wood components were shared by more than 100 North American woodworkers and industry suppliers during the WCMA annual Fall Conference & Plant Tour Event.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
September 18, 2017 | 5:42 pm CDT
Cordless recip saw really cuts it
Bosch’s new 18-volt cordless reciprocating saw has plenty of power for the rough stuff.
By
William Sampson,
September 18, 2017 | 6:03 am CDT
