A supervisor at ArcelorMittal wanted to keep its 40,000lb coils of steel from rolling when set on the ground. He welded lengths of pipe to a steel plate but found that approach to be unsatisfactory. After talking to us, one Read more…
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George
Uncategorized
June 11, 2016
Specialty subcontractors, like those who curve steel for construction, are often welcomed by architectural and engineering firms to give “lunch ‘n’ learn” presentations on their services. And this is certainly the case in Chicago, home to many prestigious firms in Read more…
George
Bending, Tube Bending
June 11, 2016
First, some definitions, “HSS” stands for “Hollow Structural Sections” which are comprised of round, square and rectangular tubing. “OEM” stands for “Original Equipment Manufacturer,” an enterprise that has its own manufactured products. (Think tractors, for example.) “Curved Tubing” refers to Read more…
George
Industry News
June 11, 2016
As everyone knows, the structural steel construction market has been affected adversely by the recession and subsequent slow economic recovery. And the introduction of–or the reduction of–government funding will undoubtedly affect this industry. But which way? The answer is of Read more…
George
Uncategorized
March 2, 2020
SteelDay, an annual event sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), is hosted by its members and partners. A subset of the AISC memberships is comprised of Bender/Rollers, those who specialize in curving steel for the construction industry. Read more…
George
Bending, Project Management
June 11, 2016
One of the key principals of the Toyota Production System, that spawned such initiatives as just-in-time production and lean manufacturing, is the concept of Genchi Genbutsu which translates into “go and see.” The idea is that shop problems and process Read more…
George
Applications, Bar Bending
June 11, 2016
140-foot-tall towers designed to have minimal environmental impact had maximum impact when they crashed to the ground in the desert near Las Vegas. Despite extraordinary precautions to protect creatures as small as the desert tortoise and the sage grouse, the Read more…
George
Uncategorized
June 11, 2016
Specialty subcontractors in construction including Bender/Rollers (companies that curve structural steel and plate) function in a complex web of parties each with its own role. The world of construction has its own vocabulary, concepts, and relationships. At times, understanding these Read more…
George
Bending, Tube Bending
February 26, 2020
ArcelorMittal industries, with its US office in Chicago, just announced that it has developed a lightweight car door using thin, high strength material that reduces the weight of automobiles while increasing the strength and safety of cars. A similar process Read more…
George
Bending
June 12, 2016
The supply chain for structural steel construction begins with the producers of steel: steel mills. What was once thought of as a dirty, inefficient business has now received awards from the Environmental Protection Agency for best industry performance. According to Read more…
