Official Show Publication of the Latest Innovations for 2008

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General Show Information 2

New Products 3-17

Education Programs 18

Exhibitor List 19-20

Show Registration Form 21-22

Special Events 23

New Product Theater Schedule 24

North America’s Largest Metal Forming,Fabricating & Welding Event

October 6 – 8, 2008Las Vegas Convention Center | South Halls

Las Vegas, NV USA

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What to ExpectThis year’s event will feature more than 400,000 nsf offloor space, thousands of pieces of equipment up andrunning, and hundreds of industry professionals readyto help you with your most pressing production issues.The newMETALFORM Stamping pavilion has beenadded to the already expansive technology areasincluding Fabricating,Welding, Tube & Pipe, ThermalSpray, Laser and Finishing bringing you the latestinnovation from key components of the industry.

New TechnologyWhile at the show, you will have the chance toexperience over 500 new products that are scheduledto debut at this year’s event. In the meantime, you canexamine a sampling of these products right here in theNew Product Preview.Within the next several pages,you will find descriptions and images of a variety ofnew machinery, new materials, new process, software,services and much more, listed conveniently bytechnology and company name.

Because new products are added every day, you canfind the most up-to-date new product information bysearching the exhibitor list atwww.fmafabtech.comandwww.sme.org/fabtech. Here, company namesare highlighted with special icons which easily identifyexhibitors introducing new products.

New Product PresentationsIn addition to the live equipment demonstrations atexhibitor’s booths, you can see in-depth presentationsof the latest innovations at the New Product Theater.Sit back and take in exhibitor-led product demonstra-tions offered on a variety of technologies every 30minutes each day of the show. This stress-free venuegives you the opportunity to listen, observe andevaluate new technology at your own pace. If aparticular product sparks your interest, visit theexhibitor’s booth to find out more about the productand request a personal demonstration. Review a fullschedule of events displayed on the back page ofthis publication.

Education HighlightedEducation is an integral part of the event, and thisyear is no exception. Expanding on the vast amountof education that is shared at each exhibitor’s booth,the show offers a wide-range of educationalprograms designed for show attendees of everyprofessional level and interest. These programscover an array of technical sessions, technical tours,conferences, seminars, and professional programs.

Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the FREEeducational sessions offered at the event. Mondaykicks off with the Learn About Thermal SpraySeminar. OnWednesday afternoon, find out about theBest Practices to Save Structural Steel FabricatorsMoney. Or grab your lunch and listen to any of theFREE business improvement seminars offeredeach day of the show. Select from Taming the ProductLiability Beast: Ten Things You Can Do to ProtectYourself on Monday, Helping Fabricators Make Senseof the Economy on Tuesday orWorkforceDevelopment – Today’s Issues onWednesday.

Special EventsStart your day off before the show opens withFREE keynote presentations focused onaddressing the challenges facing manufacturers.On Monday, hear Jim Waters, VP of ProductionSystems, Caterpillar cover Embracing theChallenges of Manufacturing in a Global Economy.On Tuesday, Dean Kamen, Inventor andEntrepreneur offers insight on Inspiring FutureGenerations to Lead the World in Innovation.

Company leaders can feed their minds at theExecutive Forum Breakfast on Wednesday from8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This session, exclusivelydesigned for decision-makers, features Bill Canis,VP of the Manufacturing Institute who will provideinsight on Competing and Winning in the ChangingGlobal Value Chain.

Turn to page 23 for details on all the featuredspecial events.

Attendee BONUS – FREE Admissionto GlassBuild AmericaYour FABTECH International & AWSWelding Showattendee badge also gives you access to all 3 days ofthe GlassBuild America tradeshow, the glass, windowand door expo offered simultaneously at the Las VegasConvention Center. To take advantage of this showBONUS, visit any of the GlassBuild America registrationcounters on-site in the North Halls to scan your badgefor admission. For more information on the GlassBuildshow, visit www.glassbuild.com.

Register TODAY!To register you and your team for the 2008 FABTECH International & AWS Welding

Show introducing METALFORM,mail or fax the enclosed registration form OR register

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MORE ACTION ON THE FLOORThis October 6 – 8, the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show will introduce METALFORM to the event and bring

the latest technology and innovations in the metal forming, fabricating, tube and pipe and welding industry to the Las Vegas

Convention Center. You have the opportunity to visit with more than 900 exhibiting companies in one place who will be on hand

to showcase the hottest new products and services the industry has to offer.

SHOW HOURSMonday, October 6, 2008

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 7, 20089:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 8, 20089:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Arc Welding

Dinse/Nu-AgePlant Services. . Booth 10043Dinse REVO Torch

The Dinse REVO Torch features unlimitedrotation, providing a high degree ofcomponent accessibility and fast, accuratewelding. The unique rotary interface fortransferring welding current, shield gas andcompressed air, ensures high speed thanksto its unlimited rotation capability.

Elco Enterprises. . Booth 14025Wire Wizard® Large Wire Dereeler

The newWire Wizard® Motorized LargeWire Dereeler is the ideal way to handlelarge diameter wire as large as 5/32". Thisdereeler allows for accurate welding withlarge wire by completely eliminating wireflip as well as preventing flux-core splitting,excessive tip wear, pulsating, burn-backand blown holes.

Hobart Institute of WeldingTechnology . . . . Booth 11191Instructional Programs For GasArc Welding PipeHobart Institute of Welding Technologyintroduces two new training programs:Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2" Pipe and GasTungsten Arc/Shielded Metal Arc Welding6" Pipe. Both provide step-by-stepexplanations of how to weld mild steel pipein the 2G, 5G, and 6G welding positions.The packages include DVDs, instructorguide, and written tests.

IndustrialMaid LLC. . . . . . Booth 10019Filter Wall M35 & M56Industrial Maid LLC introduces a simplenew filter wall for collection of weldingsmoke and fumes, grinding dust and otherin plant nuisance dusts. The unit is mounted

on a frame with forklift slips, can be fittedwith HEPA final filters to meet the newhexavalent chromium fume regulations,available in widths from 4' to 12', and issafe, simple and very efficient to operate.

T Series Ambient Air CleanersThe AZTECH T series air cleaners can bepackaged with the latest variable frequencydrives to offer a safe, simple and energyefficient method to filter in plant air. Theunits will collect welding smoke and fumes,grinding dust, oil mist, and a variety of othernuisance dusts.

Motoman Inc. . . Booth 13049ArcWorld® C-50 Workcells

Extremely compact and affordable,Motoman’s new ArcWorld® C-50workcells include a six-axis SSA2000“Super Speed Arc” welding robot, NX100controller with menu-driven arc weldingapplication software, integrated weldingpackage, integrated tooling or one or twoMH-150 headstock(s), operator station,one or two powered roll-up door(s), and atotal safety environment.

ZRID Pty. Ltd. . . Booth 14105Zero Volts Remote ControlledIsolation Switch

ZRID introduces a revolution in weldingsafety and control. Features include: zerovolts between the electrode and earthwhen not welding, eliminates electricshocks when changing electrodes,automatic cut-off when arc is broken, andeliminates R.S.I syndrome. The device canbe fitted to all arc welding machines stick,TIG, MIG and plasma.

Assembly

AKH Inc. . . . . . . . Booth 8093AKH / Promess PressAKH Inc. introduces the AKH / PromessPress, a combined AKH process with theElectro-mechanical assembly press (EMAP).The system includes integrated sensors forcontrol of position and force. In addition, theAKH FAS-NER System can eliminate spotwelding, post paint operations and popriveting with measured accuracy.

Bending/Forming

AIM Inc. . . . . . . . Booth 8165AFC Series (AccuForm Compact)CNC Wire Bending MachineThis compact yet robust 3D machine with8mm wire capacity is the new benchmarkfor efficient, low cost CNC wire bendingsolutions.With an industrial PC runningWindows XP Pro, SmartEditor™ featuresa flexible programming language withintuitive commands and simple to use,conversational step-by-step programs.

BeckwoodPress Company. . Booth 7101Hydraulic Presses From2 - 2000+ Tons

The Beckwood Press Company is a leadingmanufacturer of quality hydraulic pressesand automated systems from 2-2000+tons, bench top presses from 2-50 tons andservo motion presses from 2-150+ tons.These presses can be made for virtually anyindustry, with an unlimited amount ofcapabilities and options.

Heck Industries . . Booth 5107Shrinker/Stretcher MachineHeck Industries’ Shrinker / Stretchermachine is foot operated to allow theoperator to position the work piece easilyand is used to make complex compound

bends in sheet metal. The Model WFSS10-HD features a 4” throat depth withcapacities up to 16 gauge mild steel.

HessIndustries Inc. . . Booth 5071Coil Guard Fabrication System

Hess Industries Inc. features a coil fedDemand Flow™ Sheet Metal FabricationSystem that manufactures 38 differentsize/configurations of air conditioning coilguards with change over on-the-fly. The linefeatures Hess Smart Die™ technology toseamlessly form louver patterns and a finalflange with an 11 second cycle time.

International TechnologiesInc. . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 1257Automated Tool ChangingInternational Technologies is proud todisplay Automated Tool Changing fromSchroder-Fasti. This system further reducesset up times folding offers, allowing singleminute setups and bending productionvolumes in quantities of one. Available onall bi-directional and standard systems.

J & SMachine Inc. . . . . Booth 8207CR138-RIMW

J & S Machine Inc. introduces the CR138-RIMW, a PC based CNC tube-pipe, angle,and section roll bender. Files can beimported in DXF file format via USBinterface or network. Features 100 rotation- 500 positioning speeds, automaticencoder, photo-eye detection and bendingarchives to facilitate quick setups andoptimum cycle times.

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Bending/Forming

MiiCAmerica, Inc. . . . Booth 5189EMO-15TA CNC Tube Bender

Fast, reliable 5/8" OD rotary draw type CNCtube bender with compact bend headminimizes bender interference. PC-basedcontroller usesWindows XP. Features anelectric servomotor driven bend arm withpatented linkage for exceptional longevity andbending accuracy, stacked tooling for threedifferent radii, and space saving footprint.

Pines Technology Booth 7174CNC-10 Coaxial Cable Bender

Pines New CNC-10 Coaxial cable benderhas been completely redesigned. Nowoffering a PLC control with color touchscreen, enhanced diagnostics, communi-cation with CMMs, integrated tool storage,and multi-radii capability.

PolyurethaneProducts Corp. . . Booth 4004SMART-PAD RadiusBending SystemPolyurethane Products Corp. introduces theversatile Urethane Radius Bending System.The same bottom die can bend any radiusfrom 3⁄4" radius to virtually any radius, in anygauge or type of sheet metal up to 1⁄4" thickstainless steel.

WintonMachine Co. . . . . Booth 7206CNC Tube Bender

Winton Machine announces its line of eCNCmandrel tube benders designed to bend

high quality 3D tube & pipe parts directfrom CAD generated STEP files. The STEPfile converter saves programming time. TheeCNC line of tube benders is available witha PC interface that is used for datamanipulation.

Business Services

Fabricators &Manufacturers AssociationInternational® . . . Booth 1080FMA Job BoardUse FMA’s Job Board to help simplify yourhiring process. Recent enhancementsinclude: Jobs posted through FMA’s site goto the top of the list and have an FMA logonext to their ad. Job seekers search bykeyword, location, or job type.

Precision Sheet Metal Operator &Level I (PSMO) Certification ExamThe Precision Sheet Metal Operator & Level I(PSMO) certification exam provides objectiveevidence of expertise in press brake, lasercutting, shearing, sawing, turret punchpress, and mechanical finishing. In addition,the exam assists in selecting, promoting,and retaining workers, and can help improveproductivity, quality, and scrap rates.TheWeb-based exam is available atproctored testing locations throughoutthe U.S. and Canada.

Society of ManufacturingEngineers . . . . . . Booth 5176Fundamentals of ToolDesign Video Series

SME introduces a new DVD training seriesthat examines the concepts explained in thetextbook Fundamentals of Tool Design, 5thEdition. Each program provides an overviewof design technologies and best practices,covering core ideas, processes and shopvocabulary. These are ideal for manufactur-ing newcomers as well as seasonedengineers. Titles include: Tool Materials,Cutting Tool Design, Progressive Die Design,and Gaging & Inspection Tool Design.

TWI NorthAmerica LLC . . . Booth 11251Advanced Ultrasonic Trainingand CertificationTWI North America LLC now offers trainingcourses in Advanced Ultrasonic Techniques,

TOFD and Phased Array that lead toCSWIP Certification.

Coil Processing

Butech Bliss . . . . Booth 4229Cut to Length LinesButech Bliss now offers cut to length linesusing technology derived from years ofbuilding automatic knife gap adjustmentshears. In addition, Butech Bliss introducesthe scrap chopper and latest generationof hydraulic levelers featuring quickchange work roll cassettes for singlemachine leveling.

Hydraulic Roller LevelersButech Bliss offers a complete range ofhydraulic roller levelers for processingmaterial of a broad gauge range and hotand cold plates. Featuring menu drivenindependent control of entry and exit workroll settings, independently driven work rollsand cassette style work rolls to extend therange of a single machine.

Kastalon Inc.. . . . Booth 2004Coil-Saddles

Coil-Saddles are designed with a deepcradle that fits virtually any size coil andtakes up minimal floor space. The highly-engineered safety yellow polyurethaneprovides non-marring, cushioning support.Weighing only 45 pounds, the Coil-Saddlecan be moved into place for temporarystaging or bolted down in permanentholding areas.

NorwalkInnovation. . . . . . Booth 5083Lever Lift Un-Coiler

The Un-Coiler Lever Lift allows flat strip orwire reels to be loaded in the verticalposition without additional liftingequipment. Coils can be placed on the driverollers easily. Quick set up of the strip isoffered through the variable speed control,and users can lift up to 2000 lbs off thefloor with one hand. The Lever Lift hasvariable speed control, adjustable tension

on the strip material, emergency stop withsafety interlock circuit and clockwise/counter clockwise rotation.

Cutting

AKS CuttingSystems . . . . . . . Booth 5100Tru-kut

AKS Cutting systems introduces the Tru-kutheavy-duty 5 x 10 plasma cutting system.The rigid heavy-duty fully welded steelframe provides a stable platform for highprecision plasma cutting. AKS Tru-kututilizes easy to learn and use Edge Ti CNCwith touch screen graphics, true shapenesting and remote diagnostics.

Tube-kut

AKS Cutting Systems introduces the Tube-kut system for precision plasma processingof 2" & 8" square, rectangular or roundtubing up to 30 feet long. The CNC control isan AKS PC based controller with “Solid NestPlus Software” that produces fullyprogrammable holes, slots, end cutoffs, orother configurations.

AmericanPunch Co. . . . . . . Booth 8123CobraCut SSDAmerican Punch Co. introduces theCobraCut SSD, a structural steel drill madefrom high speed steel/cobalt mix. TheCobraCut SSD incorporates chipbreakertechnology, coolent feed, 170 degree drillpoint, and can be sharpened many timesover. In addition, the CobraCut SSD is usedin all structural drilling lines and can drillfaster, cut cleaner and last longer.

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Barton MinesCompany, LLC . . . Booth 1245HPA Waterjet Abrasives

Barton Mines Company LLC offers HPAwaterjet abrasives that combine excellentcutting performance with outstandingeconomy. HPA are manufactured undertight QC/QA controls, are guaranteed tomeet Barton’s high standards and providemulti-national mining supply sources andregional distribution centers nationwide.

Trident™ Diamond Cutting Head

Barton Mines Co. LLC introduces the next-generation technology of the Trident™

Diamond Cutting Head. Features includeoptimized cutting power and speed,extended nozzle life by 10-15%, and theability to allow the solid diamond orificefixture to last a minimum of 500 hours.The unique construction provides perfectorifice-to-nozzle alignment.

HydroBloc™ Waterjet Bricks

HydroBloc™Waterjet Bricks are machinedto create a perfectly flat surface for cuttingthe most demanding jobs. The specialinternal design drains water away fromparts being cut, preventing splash back.Made from thick polypropylene material,HydroBlocs unique I-beam constructionallows for more cuts and greater savings.

DiamondSaw Works Inc.. Booth 12281Circular Carbide TippedSaw BladesDiamond SawWorks introduces CircularCarbide Tipped Saw Blades for ferrous andnon-ferrous cutting.

KMT WaterjetSystems Inc. . . . . Booth 8004KMT 90,000 PSI UHP PumpKMT introduces an ultra high pressure(UHP) 90,000PSI waterjet pump. The 60HPpump, with one intensifier, reducesoperating costs by cutting products in lesstime than conventional waterjet systems.The operating benefit of the 90,000PSI UHPpump provides a reduction to long-termcapital expenditure.

KNUTH MachineTools USA Inc. . . . Booth 5075Hydro-Jet Eco

Knuth Machine Tools offers its Hydro-JetEco, a compact and affordable waterjetdesigned for prototyping and low volumeproduction. This waterjet technology usesboth pure-water and abrasive cutting,making precise cuts in nearly any material,with no slag or heat affected zone.

Laser Photonics . Booth 5137Titan FLS48

The newest edition to Laser Photonics productline is the Titan FLS 48.This system is LaserPhotonics’ first multipurpose fiber laser cuttingsystemwith a single pallet shuttle table. It isequipped with a high-powered, energyefficient fiber laser and an advanced directdrive motion control platform.

The M. K. MorseCompany. . . . . . . Booth 5281Metal Devil Stud Cutter™

M. K. Morse introduces a revolutionary 14"carbide tipped circular saw blade for cuttingsteel studs. The patent pending toothdesign reduces vibration and chipped teethfor longer blade life and less operatorfatigue. Applications include 18 gauge and24 gauge steel studs.

Achiever™

The new 1", 11⁄4", 11⁄2" and 2” Achiever™

production band saw blades offerconsistent performance in a wide range ofmaterials. Sawing applications include largeprofiles and solids of alloy steels, stainlesssteels, carbon and tool steel being layeredand bundle cut. Available in a variety oftooth pitches and angles.

Revolution®

The Revolution® is a 360mm disposablecarbide, thin kerf circular saw blade thatprovides the ultimate performance forproduction cutting. These blades are idealfor ferrous and nonferrous metal cutting atdiameters of 1" through 4" in solids andthick wall tubing where fast, accurate cutsare required.

M-Factor by Morse™

M. K. Morse has expanded the carbidetipped band saw blade product line toinclude the new M-Factor CH and M-FactorGP Blades. The M-Factor CH is engineeredfor optimal cutting performance on casehardened materials while the M-Factor GPdesign tackles everyday cutting of carbonsteels and stainless steels.

North American CuttingSystems . . . . . . Booth 13229Plasma & Oxyfuel CuttingSystems

Profile Cutting Systems of MelbourneAustralia in partnership with North AmericanCutting Systems will introduce its newestproducts to the North American market.

OceanMachinery Inc. . . Booth 1219Ocean Liberator CNC BeamCoping MachineThe Ocean Liberator 5-axis CNC beam copingmachine significantly reduces man-hours/tonwhen cutting or profiling beams, plates, tubes,channel and other profiles.This simple tooperate, affordable and robust machine cutsto length, and copes moment connections,double compound miter cuts, full-pen weldbevels, dog bones, J-Allen cuts, and more.

PRAXAIR . . . . . . Booth 13057Dual-Axis Straight-Line PlasmaArc Beveler

Praxair introduces the dual-axis, straight-line, plasma arc beveler on its line ofProStar® precision-shape cutting machines.This new development features: X and Yaxis beveling, CNC programming of anglesvia touch-screen PLC interface, anglescontrolled by encoders to provide positivefeedback, planetary gearboxes for precisionmovement, all torch offsets controlled byexternal part programming software.

Retro Systems. . Booth 13187Mega Hornet

Retro Systems’ Mega Hornet includes amassive welded, stress relieved gantry beamand fabricated steel end trucks to span up to30 feet (9.1m) and carry up to 12 cutting andmarking processes. Mega Hornet deliverspremium plasma and oxyfuel cuttingperformance for shipyards, service centers,contract shops and manufacturers.

SteelTailor. . . . . Booth 10228Portable CNC Cutting MachineSteelTailor Power introduces its newestseries of SteelTailor family portable CNCcutting machines. Features include:electronics shielded with mu-meta, cancut complex plane figures designed withFastCAM software, cutting precision is 0.4mm, repeatability within 0.2 mm, resolutionat 0.001mm, standard working area of1800 X 2000 mm (optional length extensionto 15000mm available), cutting thicknessfor flame from 5 to 150 mm; for plasmacutting thickness is dependent on theplasma system.

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TECHNI Waterjet. . Booth 3189PAC 55™

The PAC 55™ is capable of producing partswith a true angle up to +/- 55 degree withcontinuous rotation. Regardless of thegeometry of the part to be cut, the PAC 55™

will produce it without having to repositionthe cutting head, saving time and producinghigher quality parts.

UniweldProducts Inc. . . Booth 12149The Scrapper

Uniweld introduces the Uniweld ScrapperOutfit. The Scrapper features a 21" long“tip mix” hand cutting torch, utilizes a safegas mixing system, and has two heavy dutyRV series regulators with stainless steeldiaphragms. The Scrapper provides a safeand efficient method of cutting scrap metal.

WARDJet Inc. . . . Booth 4263Waterjet Systems andAccessories

WARDJet offers over 20 models of waterjetcutting machines with multiple 5 axisabrasive or water only cutting heads;custom machines with options that mounton units (height sensors, crash sensors,laser alignment, drill and tapping units);double screen controllers with built-incameras that monitor consumable use;and service and maintenance.

WESCAN Systems Lmtd. -Linatrol ProfileCutting Div. . . . . Booth 13128Infinity CNC

The Infinity CNC is a powerful, modular CNCsystem for profile cutting machines. It

seamlessly integrates an intuitive userinterface, “real time” motion and processcontrol, expandable distributed I/O, digitalservo control, and CAD/CAM software.Advanced multi-axis capability for bevelcutting and high technology machines arealso available.

Finishing

Air QualityEngineering Inc. Booth 11135GrindMaster 1250The Grindmaster 1250 is a self-cleaning 3foot x 3 foot nominal table which has a 250foot per minute face velocity average on thetable allowing greater capture of particulategenerated from grinding, de-burring, orother processes. Features 5" lockingcasters which allow it to be moved fromworkstation to workstation.

LS Industries . . . Booth 314824RTB Rubber BeltTumble Blaster

LS Industries rubber belt tumble blasterline now includes the 24 cubic foot 24RTBmodel for processing metal parts. Therubber belt machine cleans a variety ofmetal parts and performs deburring,descaling, peening and surface preparationprior to or after other processes. The LSblaster is built from rugged 1⁄2" steel platewith welded construction, and includesreplaceable manganese alloy drum headsand liners to absorb impact. The standardblaster features an air-operated door withautomated cycles that can be added.Optional loaders and conveyor systemsare available.

Metokote Corp. . . Booth 8112Flow Thru Electrocoat Line

MetoKote introduces the Flow ThruElectrocoat line. It is able to electrocoat

unlimited length product by passingparts through electrocoat material on acontinuously moving conveyor utilizing avery small footprint. Patent pending.

Roberts SintoCorp. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 1053KSB Monorail Spinner Hanger

Robert Sinto Corp introduces the MonorailSpinner Hanger blast machine for descalingand surface preparation of complicatedfabrications. The Monorail Spinner Hangeris configurable for pass through or in/outflow, and is available in four sizes to fitproduct needs.

SuperMax Tools Booth 13283SuperBrush

SuperMax Tools introduces its SuperBrushsander for new applications includingsanding, polishing, straight-lining,deburring, and graining. The SuperBrush isavailable in 13", 24", 36", or 48" widths,single and doubled head brush machinesand all carry the Made in the USA label.

Timesavers Inc. . Booth 31653100 Metal Wet Deburring andGrain Finishing MachineTimesavers Inc. introduces its Series 3100Metal Wet deburring and grain finishingmachine. Engineered to utilize threedifferent head types, drums, barrel brushesand cup brushes, the new Series 3100Metal Wet can be easily customized to fitexact deburring and finishing needs.

Gases & Gas Equipment

Chart Inc. . . . . . Booth 13141Modular Vacuum Insulated Pipe

Chart Inc. announces Modular VacuumInsulated Pipe (MVIP®), a modularapproach to vacuum insulated pipingsystems. The MVIP® product includes acomplete selection of standard pipingmodules, vacuum-insulated with bayonetterminations. In addition, the MVIP®

product is very easy to install with nocutting, soldering, welding or foaminsulating required.

COBIndustries Inc. . . Booth 7149Argweld Quick-Purge Systems

Designed for welding larger-diameter SSpipe, the latest generation of the Quick-Purge Systems offers multiple exhaustports for faster purging, additional reliefvalves to prevent over-inflation and multiplefill lines for varying flow rates. This adds upto the fastest, most effective and user-friendly purge system.

CONCOA Inc. . . . Booth 14141Resonator Gas Tubing

CONCOAS zero permeation 316L 1⁄4"seamless tubing meets the laser industry’shydrocarbon free specifications. Brightannealing the tubing in an inert atmosphereeliminates the need for the pickling processusing nitric and hydrofluoric acids.

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Laser Gas Equipment Software

CONCOA’s updated Laser Wizard databaseincludes 2008 models. The softwareprovides laser machine beam purge, assistand resonator gas requirements. Thesoftware easily guides you through theequipment selection process to ensure theright pressure and flow is delivered.

Flame TechnologiesInc. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 14119Flame Tech Kits in a Tool Bag

Flame Tech has launched an entirely newpoint-of-purchase approach for gasapparatus products. The welding/cutting/brazing outfits are now packaged in a freeheavy duty canvas toolbag, providingcontractors storage for cutting attachments,torch handles, cutting tips, welding tips, andother tools and equipment. Flame Tech isalso introducing an exothermic line ofburning bars, holders, etc.

Hydroforming

Beckwood PressCompany. . . . . . . Booth 7101Triton Sheet Hydroform PressWith Compact TechnologyPryer Technology Group has modernizeddeep draw sheet hydroforming. Thespecially engineered press is compact,versatile and cost efficient. The 2,200 tonsystem weighs 33% of traditional systemsand is installed above the floor. CNCprogrammability offers precision control ofthe process variables with completediagnostic and recipe handling capabilities.

Inspection & Testing

BigC.com . . . . . Booth 12286AM413ZTBigc.com offers the portable Dino-Litedigital microscope that provides high-quality microscopy video interfacing to PCwith clear and steady imaging and 10X -200X magnification. The included software,DinoCapture, makes it easy and convenientto take snapshots, take video, manipulateimages, and save and e-mail discoveries.

InnerspecTechnologies. . . Booth 14219Temate Pi-NB Automatic In-LineSystemThe temate Pi-NB is an automatic in-linesystem for volumetric ultrasonic inspectionof plate without couplant. The system usesultrasonic EMAT (Electro-Magnetic AcousticTransducer) methods to detect laminationsand other internal flaws. An array oftransducers is deployed for full volumetricinspection coverage. The system featuresreal-time readout, and saves a completeand traceable record for later post-analysis,tracking and process monitoring. As anoption, a paint marking system is suppliedfor immediate marking of flaw locations.

Temate TG-IL In-ProcessMeasurement System

The temate TG-IL is designed forin-process, automated thicknessmeasurement of metallic parts andcomponents. The system can be equippedwith conventional or high-temperatureprobes, uses non-contact ultrasonic EMAT(Electro-Magnetic Acoustic Transducer)methods to perform non-contact, and rapidnon-destructive measurements withoutcouplant. The sensors can use electro-magnets or permanent magnets, featuresaccurate and real-time thickness readout,and saves a complete and traceable recordfor later post-analysis, tracking andprocess monitoring. Paint markingsystem is optional.

InterlakenTechnology Corp. Booth 5262Pressure Testing Systems

Interlaken offers Pressure Testing Systemsfor impulse testing, leak testing, burst testingand autofrettage. Combining expertise inultra-high pressure, controls, data acquisitionand high-force hydraulics, Interlaken’sintegrated package offers the dependabilityof a production system coupled with theprecision, repeatability and data acquisitionnecessary for production and R&D. Standardsystems are available for pressures to100,000 psi and above (7,000 bar).

U-Mark, Inc. . . . . Booth 5296A30 Megamark

The A30 Megamark is an Xylene-free, broadtip paint marker with unique quick drawbelt holster to mark all metals. The beltholster contains a cap, allowing one handoperation and eliminates the need to recap.In addition, the indelible greenlabel paint isenvironmentally friendly.

Job Shop/ContractManufacturing

SolarAtmospheres . . . Booth 8074Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace

Solar Atmospheres introduces a 36 foot longfurnace with a loading capacity of 150,000lbs, built by an affiliate company, SolarManufacturing. This furnace is designed tostress relieve titanium structural weldmentsfor the new Boeing 787 as well as the

growing demand for primary and secondarytitanium material use in aerospace andother industries. The 36 foot furnace hotzone has a working diameter up to 6 feet,150,000 lb work loads, processingtemperatures up to 2650˚ F, andvacuum levels of 10-5 torr.

Lasers

Crafford LaserStarTechnologies . . . Booth 5125900/990 Series iWeld LaserSystem

LaserStar Technologies Corporationpresents iWeld laser systems. Easy to use,simple to maintain and incredibly powerful;the iWeld fits neatly into any workenvironment (footprint: 19" W x 24.5" L).iWeld is the highest peak poweredmachine in its class and comes in twomodels, 40 Joule Basic and 60 JouleAdvanced. Ideal for a wide range of metaljoining and repair applications.

Industrial MetalSupply Co.. . . . . Booth 132736-Axis 3D Tube Laser ServicesWith the introduction of 6-Axis 3D TubeLaser Services, IMS can now provide lasercuts and fabricate tube, pipe and structuralin one set-up. This new service eliminatestime and cost, and offers greater accuracy.

Jetcam NestONESolutions. . . . . . . Booth 7074High Performance NesterThe High Performance Nester utilizes a newapproach to automatic nesting by applyingextremely advanced compression techniquesthat do not rely on algorithms of the past.HPN consistently returns results in excess of5%-7% increased material utilization overother systems’ benchmark tests.

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Lasers

Lambda ResearchOptics Inc. . . . . . Booth 5131Radial Polarizer (R-PO)

Lambda Research Optics Inc. presents itsR-PO, a new paradigm for CO2 lasers.By exchanging the rear mirror of CO2resonator with R-PO, the laser emits aradially polarized beam. This beam is betterabsorbed by the mild steel than circularpolarized energy, thus improving the cuttingspeed with equal energy.

Laser Instituteof America . . . . . Booth 1093The Laser as a ToolLIA offers “The Laser as a Tool”. This bookfollows the laser beam on its path from thelaser unit, through the beam deliverysystem all the way to the workpiece, andpresents all important laser processes.Applications from the field show what auniversal tool the laser has become in theindustrial world.

Introduction to Laser TechnologyLIA offers the third edition (previouslypublished as Understanding LaserTechnology, First and Second Editionswhich introduces engineers, scientists,technicians, and novices alike to the worldof modern lasers, without delving into themathematical details of quantumelectronics.

Laser Cutting GuideLIA introduces its laser cutting guide.This guide offers in-depth and helpfulinformation from the small shop owner tothe large manufacturer across all industries.

Laser Safety Best PracticesCLSOs’ “Best Practices in Laser Safety"concentrates on how to address Class 3Band Class 4 laser hazards and their safeoperation. This book is a compendium ofprocedures, policies and practical advice forlaser safety professionals.

PRIMA NorthAmerica Inc. . . . . Booth 4075SYNCRONO with CV 5000 andCompact Server

SYNCRONO with compact server, a 2D lasercutting system, features the new CV5000Laser Resonator. The SYNCRONO CV5000together with the COMPACT SERVER, anautomatic load and unload system, canoffer almost twice the productivity of thefastest machines on the market.

TRUMPFInc. . . . . . . Booth 7005, 7015TruFlow 7000

TRUMPF will introduce its new 7kW laser,the TruFlow 7000. The latest addition to theTruFlow CO2 laser family will be exhibitedon the TruLaser 5030 NEW 2D laser cuttingmachine to demonstrate the increasedspeed and capabilities 7kW brings to lasercutting in a variety of applications.

TSC 2 Slat Cleaner

The TSC 2 Slat Cleaner, TRUMPF’ssuccessor to the TSC 1, features newcapacity plate and vent holes. In addition, asteel brush set replaces the stripper plate,resulting in longer tool life. The TSC 2 SlatCleaner can be used on support slats from0.08 inches to 0.15 inches thick to clean astandard sized pallet approximately 5 feetby 10 feet in as little as 20 minutes.

Wayne Trail Technologies/VILLaser Systems . . Booth 14186Flex Lase Flexible LaserProcessing Cell

Wayne Trail Technologies/VIL Laser Systemsintroduces the FLEX LASE flexible laserprocessing cell. Equipped with high power,high efficiency ‘fiber laser’ technology, fullyflexible robot based process articulation, avariety of fixture and tooling options, thecell can rapidly change between lasercutting and laser welding modes.Additionally, any number of laser or non-laser based ‘end of arm’ robot attachmentscan be used for operations such as heattreating, cladding, inspection, marking,material handling and more. The systemfeatures a one piece ‘unitized’ base,enclosure construction that is CDRH class 1rated, integral lighting, an access door,fume evacuation, filtering and exhaust.

Maintenance & Repair

Cold Jet . . . . . . Booth 13195Aero Dry Ice BlastCleaning SystemThe new Aero is a powerful and efficient dryice blast cleaning system. Fast, economical,and environmentally responsible. Aero letsyou clean better with less effort, increasingproductivity and profit. New models includethe electric-pneumatic Aero 40, Aero 80,Aero 80-DX and Aero 80-HP, and thepneumatic-powered Aero C100.

Dinse/Nu-AgePlant Services. . Booth 10043Nu-Ice Age Dry Ice BlastingMachine

The Nu-Ice Age MammothBlast dry iceblasting machine provides an economicaland environmentally friendly way to clean

weld cells and other areas of the plant. Dryice blasting is the ideal way to removeproduction residue, welding spatter, slag,release agents, contaminants, paints, oils,inks, biofilms and more.

Diversi-Tech Inc.Booth 11084Green Filter Cleaning MachineDiversi-Tech’s Green Filter CleaningMachine is a stand-alone unit designed toclean most dust collector filter cartridges.The unit is adjustable and features theDiversi-Tech patented Injection SelfCleaning System. The unit will prolong filterlife, eliminate the cleaning of dirty filters,ensure dust collectors operate at peakperformance and reduce operating cost.

E.H. WachsCompany. . . . . . Booth 11128Multi-Axial Power Drill

The Wachs Multi-Axial PowerDrill isdesigned for drilling, boring, and tappingpipes of any diameter. The drill features 5"tool diameter, high-torque gearing, longfeed travel, and 5 axes of adjustment forflexibility. The Multi-Axial uses a wide rangeof standard tooling and tool adapters. (11⁄2"straight bore spindle 38.1 mm /MorseTaper) Available in pneumatic or hydraulic.

MaterialHandling/Marking

Arro-Mark Co.LLC . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 5268FLOMASTER® Metal Marker

Arro-Mark Co. introduces theenvironmentally-friendly FLOMASTER®

industrial grade water-base metal marker.Permanent and odorless, the FLOMASTER®

produces fade-resistant marks on all metalsurfaces and will never dry up.

Bleed-Thru Marker

Arro-Mark Co. introduces the odorless,environmentally-friendly Bleed-Thrumarker utilizing new water-base marking

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pen technology.Writes on unpainted metal,the marks will bleed through any water-based primers.

CaliforniaLasers Inc. . . . . Booth 13280IntelliMark IICalifornia Lasers IntelliMark II is the nextgeneration in laser marking.With advancedprocessing and digital controls theIntelliMark II creates ultra high resolutionmarks easily. A cost effective method tocreate 3D micro machining, perfect formold makers and jewelry designers.

Diagraph MSP anITW Company . . Booth 12269X-F Xylene Free PermanentPaint Marker

Diagraph MSP an ITW Company is proud tooffer a faster drying, permanent paintmarker without Xylene. The X-F XyleneFree valve action permanent paint markeris a safer, environmentally friendly andefficient way to mark on just aboutanything. Features: dry time approximately30-seconds, no Xylene, holdsapproximately 1/2-ounce, available in 7colors, weather and fade resistant.Replacable tips are available.

LA-CO Industries/Markal . . . . . . . Booth 11143Pro-Line HP High PerformancePaint MarkersMarkal® Pro-Line® HP is a new concept inpaint makers, designed to be safe andversatile. With a fast drying, more durableXylene - free paint formula, Pro-Line® HPwrites on a variety of surfaces anddifficult applications.

Pannier Corp. . . Booth 13256M8-IP Portable Stamper

Pannier’s M8-IP is ideal for marking steelplate or structural shapes in the harshenvironments of the metal fabricationindustry. The marking head is completely

sealed, providing IP65 protection from dirt,dust and fumes.Also, the stamper is capableof deep, wide marking that withstandspainting and galvanizing treatments.

PermadurIndustries Inc. . Booth 14011Self Contained ElectropermMagnetic Lifting SystemsPermadur introduces Electroperm MagneticLifting Systems that do not require externalAC power source to support Magnet SystemOperation.The Permadur pushbuttoncontrolled permanent Magnet Systems withthe exclusive “On Board” battery powersupply can be used on multiple cranes toinclude mobile cranes without the need forseparate power supply drops on each crane.Permadur Systems will not drop a suspendedload due to loss of electrical power.

RMI Laser, LLC . . Booth 1142Ultracompact MarkingSystem - UM-1The new Ultracompact Marking Systemfrom RMI Laser is an entry level system forerror free direct marking of text, automaticserial and lot numbers, bar-codes, 2D data,logos and graphics on metals, plastics,ceramics, rubbers and more. The YAGbased system can run on 24 V/DC or120/240 V/AC.

SKM Industries,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 12137Metal-Pro CreamsicleSKM introduces the Metal-Pro Creamsiclefor steel fabrication marks prior togalvanizing. Marks stay on completelyduring the fabrication process, are weatherand UV resistant and come off completely inthe galvanizing tank without inhibiting thegalvanizing process.

Metal Suppliers

BrushWellman Inc.. . . . Booth 3246FormaMet®

Brush Wellman presents FormaMet®, a diebronze solution for industrial tooling, deepdrawing and roll forming.

Universal SteelAmerica . . . . . . Booth 13260T21 Titanium Wear PlateUniversal Steel America’s T21 provides analloy steel that increases wear life withoutincreasing hardness, yet maintainsworkability through the use of a patentedmethod of combining controlled heattreatment with titanium carbide technology.

OtherMachinery/Equipment/

Parts/Products

AutoCrib, Inc. . . Booth 12186IntelliPortThe IntelliPort is a turnkey system of radiofrequency identification (RFID) readersorientated at a choke point, to trackmovement of items affixed with passiveRFID tags in and out of a controlled area.

DCM-Tech Inc.. . . Booth 8116PDG IIDCM introduces the PDG and the new PDGII grinder, which provides quality rotarysharpening action in a compacteconomical package.

Durable USA / SuperiorCasters . . . . . . . . Booth 8047Dual Pedal Total-Lock CastersDurable USA/ Superior Casters introducestheir dual pedal total-locking caster withone foot pedal to engage the brake and aseparate pedal to disengage it. The brakecompletely locks the wheel from turning,and also locks the swivel bearings fromturning. This brake design has beenintegrated into the 27/28 Medium-DutySwivel & Rigid series, offered with 4", 5",6" & 8" x 2" wheels. The DT series offers37 different wheels for a variety ofapplications with weight capacities from300 to 1,250 lbs.

Fabricators &Manufacturers AssociationInternational® . . . Booth 10802008 Forming & FabricatingMachine Tool InventoryThe 2008 Forming & Fabricating MachineTool Inventory is the first national machinetool inventory in 10 years. Nearly 1,700companies submitted questionnairesreporting the quantity and age of a total of33,322 machines in 27 categories. Resultsare reported by region and company size.

Nitto KohkiU.S.A., Inc. . . . . . Booth 5015UOJ-5500Nitto Kohki, a leader in automatic feed drills,now uses proven technologies to manualfeed drills to prolong the life of both machineand cutters. Preview the UOJ-5500, the firstmanual magnetic base drill with “Smart-Stop/ Rapid-Restart” technology. The UOJ-5500has a hole capacity of 2-3/16" x 3".

SSC Controls Co. . Booth 4092Heavy Duty Foot Switch(G500-MO)

SSC Controls introduces the all-newG-Series Heavy-Duty Foot Switch. Designedfor tough industrial environments, theG-Series features an oversized guardopening, rugged cast-iron base and cast-aluminum cover, 20-amp @ 125/250 VACHoneywell switches, and certification to CSAand UL standards. The G-Series is availablein momentary, maintained, and anti-tripmodels with numerous options.

Dual Foot Switch (DS100-DG)

The DS100-DG is a dual foot switch with aremovable guard and a single cable exitingthe unit. This foot switch is ideal for anyapplication involving forward, reverse,up/down, or other positioning action and israted 13 amps @ 125/250 VAC withmomentary action.

Plate & StructuralFabricating

COLE-TUVE Inc. . . Booth 4289NC Controlled 4-Roll PlateBending Machines

COLE-TUVE presents its fully hydraulic 4-roll machines with optional NC Control.Standard features include digital readouts,cone bending and hardened rolls. Sizesrange from 3' to 13' by 5⁄32" to 2".

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Plate & StructuralFabricating

NC Controlled Angle and ShapeBending Rolls

COLE-TUVE introduces its Model ARSHydraulic Angle and Shape Bending Rolls.Both are offered with an optional NC Controland machine up to 10" angle and 12" pipe.

FICEPCorporation. . . . . Booth 3177Tipo B 251 Fabrication System

FICEP Corporation introduces the Tipo B 251,a unique multi function fabrication system forprocessing finished plate components fromstock plates up to 8' in width.This newsystem combines the operations ofpunching, drilling, tapping, countersinking,counterboring,milling, plasma and oxy-fuelcutting in plates up to 4" in thickness.

MegaFab-Whitney/Piranha/Bertsch . . . Booth 5136, 8136ADVANTAGE-II Plasma TableWhitney’s new ADVANTAGE-II precisionplasma cutting machines are high qualitymachine tools, backed by Whitney’s in-house experienced customer service andapplication personnel. The Advantage-IIoffers a new operator friendly CNC controldesigned to minimize keystrokes. Greatlyimproved downdraft feature providesefficient air filter technology, dual sidedrive, high stability, and excellentcontour definition.

Romar MEC -Fit Up Gear . . . . Booth 15167Mag-Pry

Strong, easy to use magnetic pry bar formaterial leveling and alignment also knownas mismatch or high / low. The Mag-Pryeliminates the need for welded tabs andfeatures a full 70mm with 1,100 lbsbreakaway force, locking T handle for safety,easy 180 degree on off actuation and 100times faster than traditional methods.

VoortmanCorporation. . . . . Booth 3239Voortman V600 IntimidatorThe Voortman V600 Intimidator has beendeveloped for the steel fabricator. This newhigh speed structural single spindle drillingsystem also incorporates an automatic 5tool changer. The 2500 rpm spindle speedis carbide capable.

Press Brakes

Durma/SCA . . . . . Booth 4065X Prime Back Gauge

Durma now offers an X prime option on allADS Series Press Brakes. This featureprovides 9.8" (+/- 4.9") of front to backtravel of one back gauge finger. Aninexpensive option that allows for gaugingparts with a taper, or out of parallel bend line.

Finn-Power International,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 4089Servo-Electric Press BrakeFinn-Power recently expanded its E SeriesServo Electric press brake which nowincludes the A 220 Ton US (2000 kN) 13.5 ft(4100mm), the largest electric brakeavailable. The E Brake is designed for highprecision in the most demanding productionfacilities. A unique patented “mechatronic”drive provides even distribution of forces inthe top beam, high accuracy, increasedproductivity, high reliability, less energyconsumption, and few maintenancerequirements.

Punching

Finn-Power International,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 4089C6 LSTThe 20-station, 33-ton C6 servo hydraulicturret punch press allows 60" x 120"(1500mm x 3000mm) sheet processing

without repositioning. The modular LSTconstruction consists of a loading devicewith integrated sheet separation and doublesheet detection, stacking device forcomponent removal and stacking, and anunloading device for skeleton removal.Multiple loading and unloading tableconfigurations are available to tailor toaccommodate production needs.

C5 Compact ExpressThe Finn-Power C5 Compact Express addsunmanned operation to the C5 turret punchpress versatility through highly compactload/unload automation. The 20-station,33-ton C5 servo hydraulic turret punch presshas a maximum sheet capacity of 50" x100" (1270 mm x 2500 mm) and is availablewith either Siemens or Fanuc CNC control.

LVD Strippit. . . . . Booth 7039LP20-1225 Laser-PunchCombination SystemLVD Strippit introduces the STRIPPITLP20-1225 laser-punch combinationsystem, available as a cost-effectivestandalone combined laser and punchingmachine or as part of an integratedautomated pick-sort system. The LP20-1225 offers inexpensive, flexible partprocessing, capable of punching, forming,tapping and laser cutting.

Multicyl Inc. . . . . Booth 7126MultiPunch Linear Rail Systems

Multicyl Inc presents the MultiPunch LinearRail (MLR) system. The MLR is ideal forpunching applications that involve a varietyof parts and multiple set ups. MLR systemsfeature punching versatility as different partlengths, hole sizes, hole positions, end stoppositions, and even part profiles can all bepunched on a single MLR machine withonly minimal set up time.

Resistance Welding

RoManMfg. Inc. . . . . . . Booth 11163SORPASRoMan Manufacturing Inc. presentsSORPAS, a new software modeling tool todevelop and prove complete resistancewelding processes.

Robotics

Air Liquide . . . . Booth 10106TOPTIG®

Air Liquides TOPTIG® process improvesrobotic cold wire GTAW productivity. Thisprocess enhances welding of complexgeometries and optimizes robotic motion.TOPTIG® can be used in a variety ofapplications from galvanized steel brazingwith silicone bronze filler to stainless andaluminum welding for the food processing,metal furniture and automotive industries.

FANUC RoboticsAmerica, Inc. . . Booth 10012ARC Mate 120iC Robot

FANUC Robotics America will introduce thenew six-axis, ARC Mate 120iC intelligentwelding robot featuring a compact design,operation efficiency, speed, load capacity,and enhanced performance for weldingparts of all shapes and sizes. The ARCMate 120iC’s internal routing simplifiesprogramming and eliminates bending,snagging or breaking cables.

In-HouseSolutions Inc. . . Booth 11201RobotmasterIn-House Solutions Inc. introducesRobotmaster V2.1, a CAD/CAMprogramming software for 6-8 axis robots.Robotmaster is ideal for all applicationsincluding trimming, de-burring, de-flashing,dispensing, grinding, and mold machining.By using Robotmaster, users get cost-efficiency and flexibility of robots and theease of programming with CAD/CAM toolstypical of CNC manufacturing.

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Tregaskiss . . . . Booth 12079TOUGH GUN™ ThruArm™ SeriesWith LSR Unicables

The TOUGH GUN™ ThruArm™ Series roboticMIG gun with LSR (Low-Stress Robotic)Unicable technology provides 500 ampsair-cooled capacity with CO2 and 350 ampswith mixed gases (NEMA standard). It hasbeen designed to minimize downtime ontoday’s thru-arm robotic welding systems,including those by FANUC, OTC Daihen, ABBand Motoman. Tregaskiss LSR Unicablesinclude a rotating power connection thatrelieves stress caused by routine torsion,and carries a two year limited warranty.

Wolf Robotics . . Booth 12043SkyHook Lift Positioner

Wolf Robotics’ newest model of SkyHookPositioners features an additional verticalaxis of movement and a maximum weightcapacity of 5000kg.

Safety & Environmental

ArcOne . . . . . . . Booth 11094Comfa-Gear™

ArcOne has developed the first durable andcomfortable headgear made from 2 piececonstruction so it is hard, where you needit, in the ratchet area, and soft, where youwant it, on your forehead. Adjustableforward and back positioning because no

one has the same size head; lower supportfor the back of the head; and angled in thefront for maximum comfort.

Python™ Welding Helmets

The newPython™A-Dwelding helmetwith newComfa-Gear™ headgear catapults welders intothe futurewith style, function and performance.The Python™A-D is available in numerousdecals and painted finishes, threeA-D filteroptionswith functions for grinding, sensitivity to5 ampsTIG,numerous delaymodes and 3viewing areas; normal, large and Xtreme™.

Clean-Air Flow™

Respiratory Systems

ArcOne’s new Clean-Air Flow™ respiratorysystemwas developed from the ground upbased on customer feedback.The systemincorporates longer battery life, quick chargingbatteries, smart chargers, audible alarms, astronger blower motor, varying speedadjustments, automatic speed changes, singleP3 cartridges, better ergonomic belts andcomfortable hard hat protection.

Beijing Aurora Safety &Protection TechnologyLtd. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 11255Digital Display Auto-DarkeningWelding Filters

Beijing Aurora Safety & ProtectionTechnology introduces the WF-D301 andWF-D302 digital display auto-darkeningwelding filter. The WF-D301 &WF-D302conform to Europe EN379 standards, adoptsingle-chip computer technology and can

accurately control the shade number,and temperature compensation up to-10˚C to +60˚C.

Fabricators &Manufacturers AssociationInternational® . . . Booth 1080Safety.BLR.comFMA announces a new Advantage-levelmember benefit, access to more than 90safety-related subject areas offered atSafety.BLR.com. The site includescustomizable and downloadable trainingtools (in English and Spanish), regulatoryanalyses, daily regulatory updates, bestpractice case studies, safety e-newslettersand articles written by BLR’s staff of safetyprofessionals.

Frommelt SafetyProducts . . . . . . Booth 11211SlimLine GuardianFrommelt Safety Products' SlimLineautomatic barrier safety door protectsworkers from entry into machine areas,weld flash and flying debris. Speed of 40"-55" per second increases productivity andcategory 4 safety interlocks. Fewer parts onthis new design makes installation 50%faster than previous models.

Moldex-Metric,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 13014Moldex PVC-FreeMoldex products are now 100% PVC-Free.

Primax Mfg. & Trading,Inc./CaimanGloves . . . . . . . . Booth 15198Caiman® Revolution™/Kontour™

Welding Gloves

Caiman® introduces a revolutionary newseries of personal protection for weldingprofessionals. Revolution™ welding glovesprovide unprecedented comfort, protectionand style. Utilizing patent pending designand featuring 3-dimensional & ergonomicdesign, form-fitting Kontour™ patterns,these gloves maximize functionality andstyle. Revolution™ is made of non-conventional, top quality materials selectedfor comfort, durability and safety.

Synetik Design . Booth 11233Stag4 Welding Chair

Stag4, the new welding chair from Synetik,allows for a more comfortable, productiveand safer welding session. The Stag4 chairoffers effective ergonomic support duringwelding in tight and restricted positions.Stag4 transforms into multiple positionsenabling improved posture and eliminatesmusculoskeletal injuries common duringwelding. In addition, Stag4 reducespressure and fatigue in lower back, knees,ankles and wrists.

Tuff Toe Inc. . . . Booth 12242Tuff Toe

Tuff Toe is a two part polyurethane adhesivecoating. The material is applied to workboots to make them abrasion, chemical,and water resistant. Tuff Toe comes in aneasy to apply dual chamber mixingcartridge and triples the life of work boots.

Walter SurfaceTechnologies . . Booth 13251IO 500 Parts Cleaning SystemWalter Surface Technologies introduces arevolutionary new cleaning system forwashing hand held parts. The systemutilizes the latest technology in surfactantbased cleaners coupled with bioremedia-tion for a safe alternative to currenthazardous solvent based systems. Bio-Circle is the only self renewing and selfregenerating system available globallyand is an environmentally efficient way toclean parts without solvents.

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Safety & Environmental

WireCraftersInc. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 13196RapidWireWireCrafters introduces its engineered lineof welded wire machine perimeter guardsto complement its current product offering.RapidWire’s modular system design lendsitself to robotic machine and welding cellapplications.Weld mesh panels meetcurrent ANSI/OSHA standards.

Saws & Cut-off Machines

FOM USA. . . . . . . Booth 1269MIRAGER® 600

FomUSA presents the MIRAGER 600, asingle head electro-pneumatic sawingmachine with up-feed blade and automaticbar feeder.

Kama Precision Bandsaws /Elderfield & Hall . Booth 8130Gasoline Powered Bandsaw -KAMA EV 89

KAMA Precision Bandsaws introduces theKAMA EV89 gas powered bandsaw.TheKAMA EV89, with a capacity of 6 3⁄4” round orsquare, is ideal for many field applicationswhere electricity is not available.

Kokuho Co. Ltd.. Booth 13125Lifting Piece CutterKokuho Co. Ltd introduces the Lifting PieceCutter, used for quick cutting in a variey ofindustries including bridge building,construction and shipbuilding.

ScotchmanIndustries Inc. . . Booth 4165Dual Operator Ironworker

Scotchman highlights its American made,dual operator ironworker with four built-instations. The stations offer a 95-ton punchcapacity, 6" x 6" x 1⁄2" angle shear and arectangle notcher that can notch 3" x 5"through 3⁄8" material. The 24" flat bar shearfeatures a low rake angle and has theability to shear up to 1" x 8" and 3⁄8" x24" material.

Advanced Feed System

The Scotchman Advanced Feed Systemincreases productivity, decreases set-uptime, reduces operator error and eliminateswaste. AFS coupled with a Scotchman coldsaw turns a semi-automatic machine into afully automated production machine. AFScan be used as a programmable stopsystem or fully automatic programmablepush feed system.

ShearMaster 610

The Scotchman ShearMaster 610 is suppliedwith electric stroke controls, hydraulic holddown, electric back gauge and 24" shearblades as standard equipment, with theshearing capacity of 1" x 12" to 1⁄2" x 24".When combining the hydraulic hold downand electric back gauge, the machine isdesigned to be a high production shear.

Column Cold Saw

The Scotchman CLM 350 SA, semi-automaticcolumn cold saw, features a rigid columndesign, which allows cutting up to 4" solidsteels, fast and efficiently. It is rugged enoughfor tougher alloys and heavy wall tubes andmiters 45 degrees. Standard features includeelectric stroke control, remote foot pedal, andfine adjustment of head travel.

Software &Machine Controls

Camtek Division OfVero USA. . . . . . Booth 12288PEPS CAD/CAM Tubecut Laser

PEPS’ Tubecut Laser is an industry leadingLaser CAD/CAM system for rotary andmulti-axis cutting machines developedspecifically for tube cutting andmanipulation industry. The intuitiveprogramming system allows tubes orsections to be parametrically defined froma library of standard shapes, which arethen displayed as rendered solid imagesinto which cutting apertures and profilescan be defined.

PEPS CAD/CAM Multi Axis Laser

PEPS’ Pentacut Laser is an industry leading5 axis Laser CAD/CAM system developedspecifically for the general engineering,

automotive and aerospace industries. Itoffers an intuitive environment for thecomprehensive programming of multi-axislaser or water-jet cutting machines.

C-spec . . . . . . . Booth 13056WeldOffice®.NETWeldOffice®.NET is a global networksolution featuring real-time standardizationof welding projects, related operations,personnel, documentation and regulatoryrequirements.WedOffice®.NET managesweld-data-sheets, welds, weldingprocedures, welders, NDE, postweld heat-treatment and related activities fromanywhere. Automatically interpretsrequirements from the applicable codesand standards. Clients, contractors andsubs can effectively communicate andmanage welding projects of any size,through all stages of design, planning,fabrication, construction and maintenance.

DELTA ComputerSystems Inc. . . . Booth 11299RMC150 Multi Axis MotionController

The RMC150 Multi Axis Motion Controlleroffers a valuable combination ofperformance and ease of use for up to 8axis of precise, smooth position, velocityand pressure/force control. Communica-tions via Ethernet or Profibus and a builtin simulator makes this new offering avalue for extending machine life plusincreasing productivity and quality inmotion applications.

Exel OrbitalSystems, Inc. . . Booth 13172Integrated Manufacturing (IM)Exel Orbital has developed an integratedsoftware solution known as IM, which usesthe Internet to track and leverage all qualityassociated with any manufacturing to bringabout Mass Customization of Process. Thistechnology cuts manufacturing cost whileincreasing quality and productivity.

Flow InternationalCorp. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 3263FlowConnexFlow introduces the FlowConnex, the nextgeneration of interconnectivity. Conforming

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to MTConnect connectivity standards,FlowConnex provides waterjet machiningand production status with a “Dashboard”that displays information on machineoperation and productivity. FlowConnex alsoprovides email alerts to signal waterjetoperators and management of machineand/or pump conditions that couldshutdown the waterjet machine.

Lantek SystemsInc. . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 7026Lantek Version 28Lantek presents Version 28 withenhancements and improvements that aredeveloped and implemented based onindustry standards and customer requestswith each release.With the Windows Vistacompatible Version 28, Lantek offers manyimprovements to the general systemfunctionality, nesting, cutting, punching,multiprocessor support, and more.

ProMotionControls Inc. . . . Booth 11216LogiTRACE HVAC UnfoldingSoftware

ProMotion Controls’ LogiTRACE UnfoldingSoftware makes cutting sheet metal forHVAC piping and ductwork easy and error-free. The software provides immediate andautomatic 3D views of how entered datatranslates into unfolded parts and finalproducts. Operators can also input a widerange of order processing information,make changes on-the-fly and easily saveprocessed data into DXF files.

Tool PlannersInc. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 13324DieMatrix Die EstimatingSoftwareDieMatrix™ Die Estimating Software is apowerful, easy to use software applicationfor estimating metal stamping dies andproduction parts. Estimating with DieMatrixis fast, consistent and accurate. DieMatrix iseasily customized and produces detailedreports for anyone who plans, purchases, orproduces dies and stampings.

Trendex InformationSystems Inc. . . . Booth 14111Routrend Mobile InvoicingTrendex will demonstrate Routrend, an offtruck invoicing software loaded on an

industrial handheld mini-computer capableof reading bar codes. Invoices for gases &products can be generated directly in thetruck. Data collected is automaticallytransferred to the main server each day.

WARD Robotics . . Booth 4263Motion Controllers

WARD Robotics introduces its line ofintuitive multi-axis servo control packages.Complete bolt-on packages feature motors,cabling, distributed I/O, custom userinterfaces, detailed data tracking, Internetconnectivity, and e-mail notifications.

Stamping

Coe Press EquipmentCorp. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 1263Direct TransferPress Feed SystemCOE’s next generation Direct Transfer PressFeed System is designed as a “spacesaving” system that is capable ofprocessing coil strip and developed blanksin 6 unique modes. Line features include acompact coil line, an oscillating shearpress, a blank destacker, and fully-automated machine controls by AllenBradley PLC and operator interfaces. Allmachine functions are motorized, encoded,and positioned by the Job Recipe Manager.

Greenerd Press & MachineCompany, Inc. . . . Booth 8032Pressport Web-Based PressRemote Access Technology

Greenerd pressport private online networkallows Greenerd hydraulic press customersto obtain a real-time status of their pressoperations by logging in and viewing datafrom their presses via an Ethernet

connection over a secure VPN network, andalso receive status / alarm notifications ontheir internet enabled device such as acellular phone, smart phone or PC. Thepressport technology allows manufacturersto respond immediately to any problemswith the manufacturing process savingsubstantial time and cost.

Thermal Spraying

Aquasol Corp. . . Booth 15100Spark Deflection Paper

Protect surroundings from welding spatterand sparks with Spark Deflection Paper.This lightweight, protective and economicalbarrier is more practical and pliable thanwelding blankets. Easy to cut to desiredsize to withstand sparks. Depending uponusage can be used multiple times.Wellsuited for printing blueprints.

Nation CoatingSystems Inc. . . . Booth 10167FAA Certified Repair FacilityNation Coating Systems Inc. is now anFAA Certified Repair facility for ThermalSpray Coatings.

Tooling

Mate PrecisionTooling . . . . . . . . Booth 5039Mate EasyView™ Dies

Mate Precision Tooling introduces theworld’s first die with Lean VisualManagement Technology. The MateEasyView™ Slug Free® die combines acolored O-ring for clear and instantidentification, Slug Free® die geometry forimproved piece part quality, and increasedmachine up time. Use the simple removableO-ring to identify a specific feature of thedie, making it faster and easier for the userto find the correct tool.

MegaFab-Whitney / Piranha /Bertsch . . . Booth 5136, 8136MegaBook Tooling GuideThe Tooling MegaBook by Piranha is aguide for over 30 major ironworker brands.Punches and dies for standard shapes,special shapes, marking and forming toolsare detailed in the MegaBook. Engineeringdata is included to help fabricators determinethe best tool for a specific application.

Aquasol Corp. . . Booth 15100SOLUGAP™

Aquasol introduces SOLUGAP™, a stable,cost efficient, water-soluble socket weldspacer ring. Unique patent-pending tabbededges keep spacers stable for effectivejoint socket alignment. Provides the 1⁄16"minimum gap required by ANSI 31.1,Section III, ASME, US Navy & Military Codes.SOLUGAP™ is pre-measured, easy to install,dissolves completely and doesn’t corrode.

Tube & Pipe FabricatingBLM GROUP USACorporation. . . . . Booth 7199Dynamo LR150BLM Group USA Corporation offers its highspeed, all electric right and left hand benderfor up to 25mm diameter tubes. The DynamoLR150 can bend up to 4 different radii plusvariable radius bending. The innovative 3Dvideo graphic programming softwarereduces dependence on operator skills.

ELECT80BLM Group USA Corporation introduces itsall electric multi-axis bender. The ELECT80is capable of bending up to 80mm diametertubes, right or left hand bending with quickand convenient changeover. Mount up to 8tools for multi-radius bending plus theadded capability of variable radius bending.

Eaton Leonard. . . Booth 7155VB 19 ELEC CNCEaton Leonard’s VB 19 ELEC CNC, an all-electric CNC tube bender, is designed toproduce extremely accurate bends insmall diameter tubes up to 19 mm (.750”).The absence of hydraulics on the VB 19ELEC ensures quiet operation andrepeatable bending. The machineincorporates many standard featuresincluding automatic pressure die setupand reversible bend arm rotation.

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FairingIndustrial Inc. . . . Booth 8224Alpine BenderFairing Industrial Inc. introduces the AlpineBender. This CNC mandrel tube benderincludes all electrical R/L swivel bend headdesign, up to 14 servo driven axis with bothdraw and push bending capabilities.Advanced programming features machinesimulation, 3D graphics and many assistfeatures for bending calculations.

GH ElectrotermiaS.A. . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 7219Wide Frequency RangeInduction Power

Transithermic® PM type induction heatingIGBT generators offer increased versatilitywith output frequency range between 0.5and 150 kHz. This advanced technologyincludes a digital control panel and thetraditional advantages of high reliability,easy use, and high efficiency. A 24 monthwarranty and built in energy monitor areincluded in North America.

Kent/Tesgo . . . . . Booth 5213Rotomat

The Rotomat deburring machine isdesigned to quickly remover burrs fromthe end of tube and roll form shapes. Themachine has a deburring brush thatrotates at high RPM while the whole brushassembly rotates to deburr every corner ofa roll form shape without moving the part.

Medford Tools &Supply, Inc. . . . . Booth 13299SYNC NotcherMedford Tools & Supply, Inc. introduces itsversatile tube notcher. The SYNC Notcherhas the ability to cut at either side of thetube providing greater angled notches,easier offset copes, and angled copes.

Qiqihaer Haoying Iron andSteel Co., Ltd. . . Booth 11277Seamless Oil Casing and TubingQiqihaer Haoying Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. ofNortheast Special Steel Group introduceshot rolled seamless steel oil countrytubular goods.

Quaker ChemicalCorp. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 5245QUAKERCOAT™ 060Quaker Chemical Corp. introduces theQuakercoat™ 060, a flexible and durablecoating that is available in clear or tintedversions. This high performance coating hasexcellent salt spray and immersionresistance with 100% adhesion whenapplied to hot rolled or cold rolled steel.The Quakercoat™ 060 improvesconsistency, provides better appearance,and reduces handling damage.

Techsouth Inc. . Booth 11229Clark Quick StandTechSouth offers its pipe/tube fit up standwith adjustable level leg that can be usedwith a chain vise, pipe fit up clamp, pipesaw stand, vice stand, automatic weld headholder, and tig torch holder

Thermatool Corp. Booth 5155Smart Anneal SystemThermatool’s most recent productintroduction, the Smart Anneal System,provides a superior quality post weld heattreatment for API Pipe and Tube. Scrapreduction through process optimization,and consistently annealed weld seamsare achieved through use of Thermatool’sadvanced induction modeling techniques.

UTE, Inc. . . . . . . . Booth 5175Alpine BendersUniversal Tool & Engineering introduces itsnew line of hybrid and all electric NC andCNC benders capable of handling 15mm to220mm tube OD.

Tube & Pipe ProducingEncur, Inc.. . . . . . Booth 5193Induction Bright AnnealingSystemEncur Inc. presents an innovative systemwhich provides an in-line induction heatingpower supply, Pyrometer site port, gaseouscooling chamber, contacting coolingchamber and a final water bath. Thecombination of these elements allows theproduct to be finished annealed, while in-line with the forming, sizing and weldingmill. For use with TIG or Laser welding units.

Haven ManufacturingCorp. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 5222HaventrakHaven introduces the Haventrak FlyingShear cutoff. Haven combines their industrypreferred dual-blade shear cutoff head withthe U-Trak precision ball screw acceleratorfrom Universal Controls Group.

Shenyang DebangStainless Steel IndustryCo. Ltd. . . . . . . . . Booth 8196Seamless Stainless SteelTube & PipeShenyang Debang Stainless Steel Industryoffers a line of seamless stainless steeltube & pipe ranging in diameter 14mm to114mm, thickness 1mm to 12mm, steelgrades: 304, 304L, 321, 316, 316L, meetsstandards: ASTM / ASME213, A312, A269,JIS G3459, G3463, DIN17458 and can beused in a variety of applications includingpetroleum, smelting, power, chemicalindustry, automotive, ocean andenvironment protection.

Cold Rolled Seamless Tube & PipeShenyang Debang Stainless Steel Industryoffers cold rolled stainless steel pipe in avariety of grades and sizes includingoutside diameters 14mm to 114m and wallthickness 1.2mm to 12mm. Pipe surfacecan be 180, 320, 400 or 500 grit. Meetsstandards: ASTM, JIS, DIN and GB/T.

Cold Drawn Seamless StainlessSteel Tube & PipeShenyang Debang Stainless Steel Industrypresents cold drawn stainless steel tube &pipe in a variety of grades and diameters inthe range of 6mm-630mm and wallthickness from .8mm to 15mm. Meetsstandards: ASTM, JIS, DIN, GB/T.

Tower Oil &Technology Co. . . Booth 5250Tower Bend-AllTower’s Bend-All series is a line ofextreme duty synthetic gels, formulated as

a lubricant for draw bending tube andpipe. It forms a high strength boundaryfilm, and provides extreme pressurelubrication between the mandrel and tube.Bend-All will not slump or run off themandrel even under high temperaturesand is recommended for steel, stainlesssteel, and aluminized tubing.

Welding Consumables

Beijing AdvancedMetal MaterialsCo. Ltd. . . . . . . . Booth 10081Macrocrystalline TungstenCarbide PowdersBeijing Advanced Metal Materials Co.macrocrystalline tungsten carbide powdersoffer superior wear resistance with thermalstability and weldability to their specialprocess. Primarily used for PTA powderand tubular electrode for hardfacing. BAMalso manufacture thermal sprayingpowders, widely used for Turbine Engines,Wire Drawing Equipments, Fans andCompressor Blades, Pump Parts, GateValves, Piston Rings, Paper Rolls etc.

Bernard WeldingEquipment . . . . Booth 13083Heavy-Duty CenterfireConsumables

Bernard Welding Equipment’s Heavy-DutyCenterfire MIG welding contact tips, nozzlesand diffusers are designed to stand up tothe intense heat and abuse of high-amperage, heavy-duty MIG weldingapplications. Featuring a removablenozzle cone and heat-resistant insulatingmaterials, these consumables increasewelding productivity, reduce the inventoryfootprint and improve weld quality.

Neck GripBernard Welding Equipment’s Neck Gripprovides heat protection and improvedaccuracy and control for welding operatorswho prefer to rest the neck of their GMAWor FCAW gun on their free hand whilewelding. The Neck Grip easily slides overthe gun’s neck, and its rubberized materialprovides improved control.

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CGW-Camel GrindingWheels USA. . . . Booth 11140Z3 Flap Discs - Compact & XXL

CGW’s new Z3 flap discs are made frompremium zirconia alumina grain and strongpoly/cotton backing material. The CompactFlap Discs have flaps compressed at a 4degree angle for added strength. The XXLFlap Discs have wider flaps for easierworking in angled surfaces and longer life.

FGF Depressed Center Wheels

CGW’s new flexible 1⁄8 inch thick FGF andFGF-Special wheels are engineered forgrinding and finishing with one wheel forincreased productivity and convenience.F-G-F = Flex, Grind, Finish; one wheel formultiple tasks.

Z-THRU Flap DiscsCGW's new innovative Z-THRU flap disc lineallows users to see to the work-piece whilegrinding for increased production andprecision grinding. Z-THRU flap discsprovide the highest level of control and aremade from a premium zirconia grain forlong working life.

COR-MET INC. . . Booth 11204COR-ALLOY 4140 E14 ElectrodeThe COR-ALLOY 4140 E14 is an AISIChrome-Moly steel electrode. The 4140 E14is used to build up all types of dies,forgings, castings, and other machine partsmade from medium carbon and low alloysteels. The 4140 E14 is available in 1⁄8", 5⁄32",3⁄16" diameter. Hardness is 32-40 as weldedand flame hardened to 58 Rc.

Elco Enterprises. . Booth 14025Wire Wizard® Extra FlexibleConduit

Wire Wizard® Extra Flexible Weld WireConduit features a newly redesigned springliner that further reduces drag andeliminates wire shaving. Also now availableis a new 9 mm ID conduit made for handling3⁄32" and larger heavy wire and a 2.3 mm IDconduit for handling small diameter wire.

Jackson Safety / WilsonIndustries . . . . . Booth 14019370 Headgear

Jackson Safety/Wilson Industries introduces370 Headgear, oversized ratchet with softrubber grip for easy adjustment. The 370Headgear features comfort cradle pivotingheadpad that hugs the head, in-out slideradjusts distance of lens from eyes forprecise vision and vertical lock-ineliminates helmet creeping. For use withthe Halo X, HSL 100 or 590 series.

PRAXAIR . . . . . . Booth 13057ProStar® Easy-Glide WeldingWire Conduit

The ProStar® 24/7 welding wire system isbeing enhanced to improve performanceand increase the percentage of recyclablematerials used in the packaging. One of themost significant improvements is a new,patent pending, easy-glide wire conduit.The new wire conduit reduces wear andtear on feeder motors and eliminates wirescraping. No wire scraping means no bitsof conduit are transferred to the wirecontaminating the wire chemistry. TheProStar® easy-glide conduit also reducesdrawing compound build-up.

WeldingMachines/Equipment

A & A ManufacturingCo., Inc.. . . . . . . Booth 10143GOR-SPOTA & A Manufacturing offers the GOR-SPOT,the spot welding holder from Gortite. TheGOR-SPOT is a cost effective replacementfor balancers and manipulators in weldingapplications that require speed and flexibility.Features include: four axis adjustability forpivot, 360 degree rotation, 360 degree swiveland height. The GOR-SPOT replaces gantryrails, balancers and long cabling, whileworking off of conventional power.

A Rhino Welder. . Booth 12174Welders 251 & 211Just released for the USA market, the Model251 and 211 are a combination of efficientuniversal parts and new technology.

Arc SpecialtiesInc. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 12111ARC-08PP PLC Portable GMAWDrill Pipe Hard Bander

The ARC-08PP is a portable hard banderthat transports versatility to whereverinnovation demands. Touting intuitivecontrols and hydraulic stands for pipestabilization, the ARC-08PP provides theexceptional precision of its stationarypredecessor without sacrificing ARCSpecialties’ renowned quality standards.

ARC-06G CNC GTAW BoreCladding System

The ARC-06G Bore Cladder is the idealsolution for unique welding shapes,allowing complete control over everyaspect of the welding sequence.Backed by ARC Specialties’ standard ofexcellence, the system features a rotaryhead torch for continuous welding as wellas “Teach and Repeat” capabilities forunparalleled efficiency.

ARC-05R PLC GTAW Vertical BoreCladder

The ARC-05R Vertical Bore Cladder is theultimate champion of cladding systems,allowing complete control over every aspectof the welding sequence. Also backed byARC Specialties’ standard of excellence, thesystem features a rotary head torch forcontinuous welding and “Teach and Repeat”capabilities for unparalleled efficiency.

ARCON WeldingEquipment, LLC. . Booth 110932-Drive & 4-Drive RollWire Feeders

ARCONWelding Equipment introduces itsnew 2-Drive and 4-Drive Roll Wire Feederswith a 350A MIG gun for ARCON’s portableWorkhorse 300MS inverter MIG welder. A15 foot remote cable is included. Optionalpackage includes 15 foot 2/0 welding inter-connect cable and 15 foot 2/0 work cablewith clamp.

Stick, MIG & TIG WeldingAccessory PackagesARCONWelding Equipment announces theintroduction of welding accessory packagesfor their Workhorse line of portable Stick,MIG and TIG inverter welders. Customerscan choose from basic or pro packagesto include 2 or 4-drive roll Wire Feeder,welding/ground cables and 150A or 300Aair cooled TIG Torches.

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ArcOne . . . . . . . Booth 11094Dual™ Xtreme A-D Filter

The Dual™ Xtreme A-D filter from ArcOnereplaces the popular single-shade Xtremewith 2 of the most used shades (10 and 11).A shade 3 (light state) features an Xtremeviewing lens, sensitivity, delay, grind, 4-sensors and TIG to 5 amps. Available in 3new decal finishes; TopGun, Black Magicand EasyRider.

ASTRO ARC POLYSOUDE,INC. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 13181P4

ASTRO ARC POLYSOUDE, INC. introducesthe P4. The P4 is easy to customize withoptions that include an extra large colortouch-screen, PC laptop with Windows,automatic procedure generation (APG) wirefeed control, additional remote pendantsand more. 170 amp, 110/220 VAC,integrated weldhead cooler and USB orEthernet communication.

Bernard WeldingEquipment . . . . Booth 13083HD Q-Gun™ and S-Gun™

Bernard Welding Equipment introduces theHD Q-Gun™ and S-Gun™ , both designed tobe extremely durable and reduce operatorfatigue in high deposition MIG welding

applications. Available in 300-amp to 600-amp models, the HD Q-Gun™ and S-Gun™

feature a rugged one-piece straight handlewith a highly maneuverable rubber grip andmultiple trigger options for maximumproductivity.

Coxreels Inc.. . . Booth 12219112WCL Series WeldingCable Reel

The 112WCL Series Welding Cable Reelfrom Coxreels Inc., designed for longlasting performance, is equipped with anintegrated drag brake/reel stop to avoidfree-wheeling and cable uncoiling duringstorage and transport. The112WCL Serieshandles up to 100 feet of 2/0 gagewelding cable and features a new“Cable Keeper” to prevent the pigtail fromwhipping or twisting. The bronze selflubricated spherical bearings at each endof the drum are designed for rough, heavyduty applications.

Elco Enterprises Booth 14025Wizard View™ Wire Central

The Wizard View™Wire Central Monitorutilizes a wire feed sensor along with acontroller to monitor critical welding wireusage information. Alerts are generatedwhen the wire has stopped moving, when apre-set amount of wire is left in the drumand when the wire feed speed is off.

Electron Beam Engineering,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 12132Electron BeamWelder -Beamer Series

Electron Beam Engineering Inc. introducesa new range of Electron BeamWelders

known as ‘Beamers’. Featured on the showfloor will be the Beamer 512, a 60KV 5KW12' cubed chamber machine. Specialfeatures include highly repeatable welding,weld schedule storage, combined touchscreen and ‘knob’ controls, fast pumpdown,low maintenance, protected optics, overcurrent protection. A variety of ElectronBeamWelder sizes are available. This userfriendly product is used primarily in themedical and aerospace industries.

Fluxtrol Inc. . . . . Booth 8192Magnetic Bridge-Fluxtrol 75Fluxtrol Incorporated introduces aspecialized flux concentrator materialthat is used in combination with its patentpending magnetic bridge technology. Themagnetic bridge creates a more uniforminduction heated seam edge prior to joining.

Induction Welding ExternalMagnetic BridgeFluxtrol Incorporated introduces itspatent pending External Magnetic Bridgetechnology for induction tube welding.This technology is particularly advanta-geous in thick wall pipe welding due tomore uniform heat distribution on the pipeedges. Induction welding applications canbenefit from the magnetic bridge thatworks similarly to the impeder from theoutside of the tube or pipe. Weldingefficiency improvements are in the rangeof 25% depending on materials and millweld V configuration.

FreedomSpecial Technologies,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . Booth 12214Freedom PedalFreedom Special Technologies introducesthe Freedom Pedal. A wireless TIG weldingpedal engineered for use with any TIGmachine. This system offers “plug and play”ability, 100 foot range capability, elevationpositioning system, steer tab technology,ergonomic shaping, and multi channeladjustability.

Gullco International Inc.Booth 12241PIPE KAT® Automated PipeWelding System

Gullco PIPE KAT® Automated Pipe WeldingSystem with integrated wire feeder unit

incorporates 40 IPM carriage designwith quick action mounting for ease ofinstallation. Linear oscillator with width andweld joint centerline adjustment, wire feedspool capacity of 10 lbs, with a max. wirespeed of 720 IPM and a wire size range of0.8 to 1.4 mm. All electronic motorizedfunctions incorporate jog settings.

Hypertherm Inc. . Booth 14077Powermax45

Hypertherm introduces the all-newPowermax45 a portable 3/4" (13 mm)plasma cutting and gouging system.The Powermax45 features more power,efficiency and reliability.

InnerspecTechnologies. . . Booth 14219Temate Si-BW™ AutomatedWeld Inspection SystemThe temate Si-BW™ is an automatedweld inspection system for longitudinalwelds in tubing based on Innerspec®

Technologiestemate® platform. The systemuses Electro-Magnetic Acoustic Transducer(EMAT) methods to perform ultrasonic non-destructive testing of the welds andprovides rapid, full-length, volumetricinspection of the weld seam. The systemcan detect weld defects, including; lack offusion, lack of weld penetration, concavityand mismatch. For each weld inspected,the system features an immediatedisposition of weld quality, and saves acomplete record for later post-analysis,tracking, and process monitoring.

JetlineEngineering . . . Booth 120899900 ControllerJetline Engineering introduces the 9900Controller offering game changing, fullhouse, and process control on a seamer anda circumferential. The 9900 is an industrialcomputer with weld hardware moduleswhich uses simple interfaces allowing theoperator to employ software driven solutionsto welding procedures. It can handlelimitless parameters or weld processes.

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Keller USA Inc. . . Booth 4098Mobile Welding Fume ExtractorKeller USA announces the Mobile WeldingFume Collector, a compact portable fumeextractor with one or two movable armsfor comfortable access and optimalpositioning in tight work spaces. Featuresan externally mounted flexible suctionhose on a 10' tilting arm.

Kent Corporation Booth 4216Coil End Welder

Kent Corp. introduces its coil end welder forstrip process, tube and roll form lines. Thenew coil end welder that can shear, clampand weld two coils together with full edgeto edge welds. Parent metal tabs areinserted automatically. The weld can beautomatically annealed and planished backdown to parent metal thickness.

Miller ElectricMfg. Co. . . . . . . Booth 13077XMT® 350 MPa

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. introduces theXMT® 350 MPa multiprocess inverter nowwith built-in Pulsed MIG capabilities. Easy-to-use advanced arc control enables asuperior Pulsed MIG welding arc, includesprograms for exotic alloys. Eliminates theneed for separate pulse control pendant orother pulse controls and works withvoltage sensing, remote control andbenchtop wire feeders.

Invision™ 350 MPa

The Invision™ 350 MPA is the perfectsolution for high-volume MIG/Pulsed MIGwelding in manufacturing. Simple,easy to use with built-in Pulsed MIGperformance. Works synergistically withnew S-74 MPa wire feeder with “one-knob” control to automatically matchthe right amount of power output tothe wire feed speed for setting optimalparameters. Provides a robust andstable arc, even at short arc lengths.

Pandjiris Inc. . . Booth 14067Touch and Weld AdvancedSystem Controllers

Pandjiris announces a new series of “Touchand Weld Advanced System Controllers”.The new controllers are a PLC-basedcontrol designed to give operators completesystem control, flexibility, program storage,and simplicity at their finger tips.

SoutecSoudronic . . . . . Booth 11181SOULEX

Soutec has expanded its activities anddeveloped a tailor-made system for laserand arc welding of short tubes. SOULEX isbased on the latest technologies availableresulting in an efficient method ofproduction and a higher qualityend product.

Heinz SoyerGmbH . . . . . . . . Booth 12224Soyer BMK-16i Inverter StudWelding SystemThe new BMK-16i stud welder is amultifunctional high-tech developmentperfectly suitable for stud welding,electrode welding and TIG welding. Thelightweight stud welder in compact designfeatures high technical performance due toan extremely steady arc. The adjustability ofall important welding parameters and easyoperation via membrane keyboard withdisplay allow optimum technical comfortand first-rate welding results.

SSC Controls Co. . Booth 4092Remote TIG Controls with ChromeCase (C810-1425)

SSC Controls is now offering its popularC800 Remote TIG Amperage Controlswith a polished chrome case. Thesecontrols contain a patented design whichimproves low-current welding whileproviding superior arc control. The designfeatures a durable steel case, 25-footcable, 3M® traction pads, and oversizedtop traction area.

SwagelokCompany. . . . . . Booth 15163Welding System M200Power SupplyThe Swagelok® welding system M200power supply offers 200 amp capability,ease of use, and portability. Featuresinclude: high-resolution, 12.1 in. (307 mm)industrial color touch screen; automaticshield gas control (patent pending) tosimplify set-up of shielding gas; built-inmulti-language capability; universal voltageinput of 100 to 230 V (ac).

Tregaskiss . . . . Booth 12079QUICK LOAD™ Gooseneck System

Tregaskiss QUICK LOAD™ Gooseneck System,used with the curved handle TOUGH GUN MIG

Guns, allows goosenecks of various lengthsand angles to be quickly interchanged.Thegoosenecks can be rotated 360 degrees via aquick-release feature, which requires only theopening and closing of a simple latch.TheQUICK LOAD Gooseneck System savesmoney and downtime with its uniquesectional liner feature by requiring fewerMIG gun liner replacements and offeringeasy gooseneck liner changes.

Weldcraft . . . . . Booth 13085LS17 TIG Torch

Weldcraft’s LS17 air-cooled TIG torchfeatures a styled soft-grip handle toimprove overall maneuverability and aneasily interchangeable fingertip switch forremote amperage control. The LS17 alsohas a knuckle joint at the base of the torchhandle that permits greater torch controland minimizes stress on the power cablesand backend of the torch body. The LS17 israted at 150 amps DC and 125 amps AC,both at 60% duty cycle.

Welding AlloysGroup . . . . . . . . Booth 10078Hardlite Composite Wear Plate

Welding Alloys has introduced Hardlite.Specially adapted for applications whereweight is restricted, the new ultra-thincomposite wear plate is more adaptable,formable, lighter, harder and is reallyadvantageous for moving parts. TheHardlite features an extremely refinedmicro-structure with high volume ofchromium carbides alloying an ultra highwear resistance. A hardness level of 68 HRCis achieved.

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EDUCATION PROGRAMS18

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 code

8:00 a.m. –9:00 a.m.

Keynote: Embracing the Challenges ofManufacturing in a Global Economy K1

8:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m.

Road Map Through the D1.1/D1.1M:2008Structural Welding Code – Steel W84

8:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m. Visual Inspection Workshop W85

8:50 a.m. –4:05 p.m.

New Technologies inThermal Cutting Conference W81

9:00 a.m. –Noon

Learn About Thermal Spray Seminar(morning session) W95

9:00 a.m. –4:00 p.m. Welding Education Conference W80

10:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. Roll Forming Fundamentals F10

Laser 101 with Tech Tour F11Lean 101 – Principles of Lean Manufacturing F12Driving Up Productivity – The Key is IncreasingEmployee Commitment & Engagement F13

Adding Powder Coating Capabilitiesto the Job Shop F14

12:30 p.m. –1:30 p.m.

Business Improvement Seminar:Taming the Product Liability Beast B1

1:30 p.m. –3:30 p.m. Roll Forming Tooling F20

Laser System Considerations forFirst-time Buyers F21

Lean 202 – Advanced Value Stream Mapping F22Strategic Planning for Job Shop Owners F23R&D Tax Credit F24Adding Liquid Paint Capabilities to theJob Shop F25

What’s New in Stamping with Tech Tour F261:30 p.m. –4:30 p.m.

Learn About Thermal Spray Seminar(afternoon session) W96

1:30 p.m. –5:00 p.m. AWS PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

Industrial Applications of Welding/JoiningTechnologies W90

Welding Process Sensing and Control W90Weldability of Materials W90

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 code

7:45 a.m. –5:30 p.m. RWMA Resistance Welding School (Day 1) W89

8:00 a.m. –9:00 a.m.

Keynote: Inspiring Future Generations toLead the World in Innovation K2

8:00 a.m. –10:00 a.m.

Productive Robotics 101 forFabricators with Tech Tour F30

Comparative Cutting with Tech Tour F31Coil Slitting with Tech Tour F32Lean 203 – 5S Workplace Organizationand Standardization F33

Why Lean Manufacturing is GreenManufacturing F34

Economist Playbook for GrowingYour Accounts F35

Introduction to Metal Formability F36Tube & Pipe Production with Tech Tour F37

8:00 a.m. –10:00 a.m. AWS PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

Shipbuilding Research and Development W91Enhancing CorrosionResistance of Weldments W91

Welding/Joining inAutomotive Applications W91

8:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m.

The Why and How of WeldingProcedure Specifications W86

Metallurgy Applied to Everyday Welding W87Welding of Stainless Steels (Day 1) W88

8:50 a.m. –4:00 p.m.

New Nondestructive TestingTechnologies Conference W82

10:00 a.m. –4:00 p.m. Welding Education Sessions W97

10:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m.

Automated Non-contact & Visionwith Tech Tour F40

Laser Cutting Technology F41Coil Leveling with Tech Tour F42Demand Pull in the Fabrication Job Shop F43Market Warfare: Tactics to IncreaseLeads, Sales & Margins F44

Fabricating of Stainless Steel F45Evaluating to PurchaseNew or Used Equipment F46

Tube & Pipe Fabrication with Tech Tour F4712:30 p.m. –1:30 p.m.

Business Improvement Seminar: HelpingFabricators Make Sense of the Economy B2

1:30 p.m. –3:30 p.m. Waterjet Cutting Advancements F50

Punch Presses with Tech Tour F51Total Production Maintenance for theFabrication Job Shop F52

Machine Safeguarding with Tech Tour F53Seven Deadly Mistakes ManufacturersMake and How to Avoid Them F54

Solutions for Stamping PressOperations & Set-up F55

Tube Fabrication 101 F561:30 p.m. –5:00 p.m. AWS PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

Friction Stir Welding and Solid-State Welding W91Welding Metallurgy W91Arc Welding Applications W91

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 code

8:00 a.m. –9:30 a.m.

Executive Forum Breakfast: Competing - andWinning - in the Changing Global Value Chain F1

8:00 a.m. –10:00 a.m. Plasma Plate & Structural Cutting F60

Press Brakes with Tech Tour F61Optimizing High Variation Operations F62Lean Leadership F63Fabricating of HSS (High Strength Steels) F64Press Maintenance F65Cost Effective Hydroforming Applications F66

8:30 a.m. –4:00 p.m. RWMA Resistance Welding School (Day 2) W89

8:00 a.m. –11:00 a.m. AWS PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

Plenary Presentation: Advancesin South America W92

Welding Research Needs inthe Energy Industry W92

Filler Metal Research and Development W92Electron BeamWelding W92

8:25 a.m. –2:30 p.m. Friction Stir Welding Conference W83

8:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m. Welding of Stainless Steels (Day 2) W88

9:00 a.m. –11:00 a.m. Welding Education Sessions W95

10:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. Troubleshooting Press Brakes F70

Cost Estimating for Job Shops F71Lean Accounting and Metrics: Scorecards forHigh Performance F72

Die Maintenance F73

12:30 p.m. –1:30 p.m.

Business Improvement Seminar:Workforce Development B3

1:30 p.m. –5:00 p.m. AWS PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

Welding Process and Properties Modeling W92Laser BeamWelding W92Weld Joint Properties and Design W92

ENHANCE YOURPROFESSIONAL GROWTHIn addition to the wealth of knowledge you will find onthe show floor, the FABTECH International & AWSWeldingShow offers over 100 programs including industry-related technical sessions, conferences, seminars,and professional programs to keep you a step ahead ofthe competition. Both FABTECH and AWS educationalsessions provide the highest level of technicalinformation in the metal forming, fabricating andwelding industry.

For a complete listing anddetailed descriptions of all the

educational sessionsavailable, please visit:

www.aws.org/showwww.fmafabtech.comwww.sme.org/fabtech

Key: F=FABTECH Sessions; W=AWS Sessions,K=Keynote; B=Business Improvement Sessions

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EXHIBITOR LISTFabricating

A2Z MetalworkerAbsolent Inc.Accurpress America Inc.AceCad Software Inc.Advanced ManufacturingSolutions, LLC

Aeromet Industries, Inc.AKH Inc.AKS Cutting SystemsAlbion IndustriesAlfra USA LLCAlion Science TechnologyAllied Machine &Engineering Corp.

Almco Inc.Alternative Parts Inc.AM Machinery SalesAmerican ExpressAmerican Punch Co.American Roll FormArbor Image Corp.Armstrong KoverKwick Inc.

Arro-Mark Co. LLCASKO Inc.ASSEMBLY MagazineAutomec, Inc.Autoquip CorporationAuto-Sert Inc.AXYZ Automation Inc.Aztec Galvanizing ServicesB&K Levelers - A DivisionFormtek Maine

B&K Systems - A Memberof the Formtek Group

Barton MinesCompany, LLC"

Basis Tech IndustrialBaykal Makine Sanayive Ticaret AS

Beckhoff AutomationBehringer Saws Inc.BENTEC div. of Kiffer Inds.Bertsch / MegaFabBESSEY® ToolsNorth America

BetenbenderManufacturing Inc.

Better Engineering Mfg. Inc.BigC.comBlastec Inc.Bosch Rexroth CorporationBoschert PrecisionMachinery Co.

The Bradbury GroupBren Inc.Bruker AXS HandheldBrush Wellman Inc.BTM North AmericaBuffalo Shrink WrapBurlington AutomationBurr KingManufacturing Co.

Butech BlissBUWW Coverings Inc.Bystronic Inc. -Metal Processing Div.

California Lasers Inc.Calypso WaterjetSystems Inc.

Camtek Division OfVero USA

Carell CorporationCarolinas Recycling GroupCE Tooling Inc.CentricutCidan Machinery Inc.CIMID Corp.Circle WeldingInnovations Inc.

Cleveland Punch & Die Co.

Fabricating

Cleveland Steel Tool Co.CML USA Inc. ErcolinaCoherent Inc.Coil World MagazineCOLE-TUVE Inc.Colmet Spray BoothColson CasterColumbus McKinnonComal ItaliaCOMEQ Inc.Comet Roll & Machine Co.Computes Inc.Controlled Automation, Inc.Cooper-Weymouth, Peterson(CWP) - A Division ofFormtek Maine"

Corporate Finance AssociatesCosen Saws USACosta & Grissom Machinery Co.Cowles ToolCraneVeyor Corp.The Crosby Group, Inc.Cut Technologies Metal LLCCygnus Business MediaDahlstrom - A Member of theFormtek Group

dataFABDavi North America/PromauDCM-Tech Inc.DELTA Computer Systems Inc.Diamond Saw Works Inc.DoALL Sawing ProductsDoringer Cold SawsDouglas Steel Supply Co.DPSS Lasers Inc.Dr. Shrink Inc.Durable USA / Superior CastersDurma/SCADynabrade Inc.Eagle Bending Machines, Inc.Eagle IndustriesEarth-Chain USAEconco/CPIEdwards Manufacturing Co.EHRT North America/Porth Products Co.

Elumatec USA Inc.Enutron International Inc.Eriez MagneticsErmaksan Makine SanayiESCO Tool Co.Euromac LLCEvolution Power ToolsThe FABRICATOR®FabTrol SystemsFaccin USA Inc.Factory CatFarley LaserLab USA, Inc.FARO Technologies, Inc.FastCut CNC Inc.Ferro Corp.FF JournalFICEP CorporationFinn-Power International, Inc.Fladder-Hansen & Hundebol Inc.FlexArm Inc.Flow International Corp.Flowdrill Inc.FMI/Dahlstrom - A Member ofthe Formtek Group

Folding Guard CorporationFOM USAForemost MachineryCorporationFORMTEK GroupGallop Machines Corp.Gasparini North America, Inc.Giant Finishing Inc.Gibson Parts & Equipment Inc.Finishing Solutions

Fabricating

Global Shop SolutionsGM&J Laser CuttingGMA Garnet USA Corp.Goff Inc.Gorbel Inc.GV Fabricating Machinery SalesHaco-Atlantic Inc.Haeger Inc.Halifax Rack & ScrewHan Kwang Co. LTD.Hans Weber Corp.Happy Feet, Inc.Harrington Hoists, Inc.HE&M Saw Inc.Heck IndustriesHenning Industrial Software Inc.Herr-Voss StamcoHess Industries Inc.Hill Engineering - A Member ofthe Formtek Group

HIT Tools USAHougen Manufacturing Inc.HVIT LLCHyd-Mech Group LimitedII-VI InfraredIMSM Inc.Industrial Laser SolutionsIndustrial Machine TraderIndustrial Magnetics Inc.Industrial Market PlaceIndustrial Metal Supply Co.Infra-Metals Co.Innov-X SystemsInternational CrystalLaboratories/Lens Savers Div.

International Knife & Saw Inc.International Technologies Inc.Iowa Precision - A Member ofthe Formtek Group

ISB GroupITUX/IturrospeITW-Yellow JacketJetJet EdgeJetcam NestONE SolutionsExact JobBOSSK&S Machinery Corp.Kalamazoo Machine ToolKama Precision Bandsaws /Elderfield & Hall

Kastalon Inc.Kasto-Racine Inc.Keller USA Inc.Kent CorporationKentucky Gauge / HymarkKMT Waterjet Systems Inc.KNUTH Machine Tools USA Inc.KonecranesKugler of America LTD.Laboratory Testing Inc.Lantek Systems Inc.Laser Experts, Inc.Laser Research OpticsLaservision USALENOXLivonia Tool & LaserLMC Inc.Lockformer - A Member of theFormtek Group

LS IndustriesLSP Industries Inc.LT Ultra Precision OpticsLVD StrippitThe M. K. Morse CompanyMachine Concepts Inc.Magestic Systems Inc.Main Steel Polishing Co. Inc.Management AssistancePartnership

MAN-Modern Applications News

Fabricating

Manufacturing NewsMarvel Mfg. Co.Masteel America Corp.Mate Precision ToolingG E. Mathis Co.Mbmetal North AmericaMeasurement SystemsInternational

Mecco Marking & TraceabilityMegaFab-Whitney /Piranha / Bertsch

Metal Finish LLCMetal Finishing SystemsMetal Processing Systems Inc.Metal Workers MarketplacePunch Press

Metalix CAD/CAM Ltd.Metamation Inc.Metform International Ltd.Metokote Corp.Midwest Sandright(Rand-Bright)

Midwest Tool Inc.Mitsubishi/MC Machinery Systems

MMT InternationalMohawk Machinery Inc.MRF-Michigan Roll Form Inc.MSOE - Business ExcellenceMTC Software Inc.MultiCam, Inc.Multicyl Inc.Murata Machinery USA, Inc.Nexen Group, Inc.Nitto Kohki U.S.A., Inc.Norlok Technology Inc.North Alabama IndustryDev. Assn.

Norwalk InnovationNTC America -Machine Tool Grp.

Ocean Machinery Inc.Ohio Laser LLCThe Ohio State UniversityOMAX CorporationOMCO - Ohio Moulding Corp.Omron STI Machine ServicesOncor Electric DeliveryOR Lasertechnology, Inc.Pacesetter SystemsPangborn CorporationPannier Corp.PaR Systems Inc.Peddinghaus Corp.PennEngineeringPerfection Machinery Sales, Inc.PIC Business Systems Inc.Piranha / MegaFabPlainville Machine Works Inc.Plexus Systems, Inc.Polyurethane Products Corp.Port-A-CoolPRIMA North America Inc.Project Tool & Die Inc.PSM InternationalPullmax, Inc.R. Jorgenson Machine ToolRadanRamco Systems USARAS Systems LLCRed Bud IndustriesRichardson ElectronicsR-K Press Brake DiesRMI Laser, LLCRoberts Sinto Corp.Robin MaterialsRocky MountainInstrument Co. (RMI)

Roll Forming CorporationRolled AlloysRoller Die + Forming Co.

Fabricating

Rosler Metal Finishing USA LLCRoto-Die Inc.Rowe - A Member ofFormtek Maine

Salvagnini America Inc.Samco Machinery Ltd.Sand-Tech Inc. dbaQuickWood Systems

Scotchman Industries Inc.Service Lamp Corp.Shachihata Inc.Sherman EconomicDevelopment Corp. (SEDCO)Shoptech Softwaresia AbrasivesSICK Inc.SigmaTEK Systems, LLCSlipCon USA Inc.SLT Inc., USASNIPS MagazineSolar AtmospheresSolidWorks Corp.Spanco Inc.Specific Press Brake Dies Inc.Speedy MetalsSSC Controls Co.Stainless Structurals LLCLS Starrett Co.Stearns BankSteel Storage Systems Inc.SteelmaxStiles Machinery Inc.STOBER Drives Inc.Stor-Loc Corp.Striker SystemsSuhner Industrial ProductsSuperMax ToolsTaiwan Machinesources -S&J Corp.

Tech MarkTECHNI WaterjetTecnomagnete Inc.Tennessee Galvanizing Inc.Thermo ScientificNITON Analyzers

TigerStop LLCTimesavers Inc.Tishken - A Member ofthe Formtek Group

Today’s IndustrialProducts & Solutions

Today’s Medical DevelopmentsToolmen Corp.Toolspress/Braketown USATorreon Coah MEXICO-Economic Dev. OfficeTOX-Pressotechnik LLCTriple Crown Products, Inc.TRUMPF Inc.Uber Precision ManufacturingU-Mark, Inc.Unipunch Products Inc.United Aluminum Corp.Unittool Punch & Die Co.Universal Drilling &Cutting Equipment

Universal Steel AmericaUS Industrial MachineryVictek Machinery, Inc.Viking Blast & Wash SystemsVirtek Vision InternationalVision Financial Group Inc.Voortman CorporationW.A. Whitney / MegaFabWalker MagneticsWalter Surface TechnologiesWARD RoboticsWARDJet Inc.Watts SpecialtiesWebb-Stiles Company

Fabricating

West Virginia DevelopmentWheelabrator GroupSB Whistler & Sons Inc.Wiha ToolsWila USAWilson Tool InternationalYoder - A Member of theFormtek Group

Laser Pavilion

Crafford LaserStar TechnologiesHIGHYAGLasertechnologie GmbH

Ketec Precision Tooling Co. LTD.Lambda Research Optics Inc.LASAG Industrial-LasersLaser Institute of AmericaLaser Mechanisms Inc.Laser PhotonicsLaserage Technology Corp.Laserline Inc.NufernOphir Optics, Inc.PRC LaserPROMETEC Inc.

Stamping Pavilion

Advanced NitridingSolutions LLC

AIDA-America CorporationAMERICAN BULK CONTAINERSAT Wall Co.Azimuth Machinery Ltd.Bazz Houston Co.Bazz Houston de MexicoBeckwood Press CompanyBinder Metal Products, Inc.Bruderer Machinery Inc.Coe Press Equipment Corp.Fabristeel/WhitesellGrand RapidsMachine Repair Inc.Greenerd Press & MachineCompany, Inc.

JAE Oregon Inc.Jin Long Metal Co. Ltd.Karakoc Kalip Metal FormSan. Ve Tic A.S

Macrodyne Technologies Inc.Multipress Inc.OGS IndustriesSEYI PressesStripmatic Products Inc.Tech Auto Private LimitedThe Heim GroupTool Planners Inc.Ultratech Tool & Design, Inc.Voith Turbo Inc.Wendt LLP

Thermal Spray Pavilion

Ardleigh Minerals Inc.Asiamet Inc.BASF Catalysts LLCSurface Technologies

Carpenter Powder ProductsCincinnati Thermal Spray Inc.Durum USAERW Inc.F W GartnerGenie ProductsHAI AdvancedMaterial Specialists

HC Starck Inc.IMR Test LabsInternational ThermalSpray Assoc.

Lineage Alloys L.L.C.Metallisation Ltd

Thermal Spray Pavilion

Nation Coating Systems Inc.Noise Barriers LLCNorthwest Mettech Corp.Parker domnick hunterPlasma CoatingsPolymet Corp.Powder Alloy CorporationSaint Louis MetallizingSaint-Gobain Coating SolutionsSulzer Metco(US) Inc.Supfina Machine Co.TAFA IncorporatedThermion3M Abrasive Systems Division

Tube and Pipe

Abbey International Ltd.ABP InductionAccurex Measurement, Inc.Acme/Tubex TechnologyMachinery

AddisonMckeeAIM Inc.Ajax TOCCOMagnethermic Corp.

AltaMAR Laser and ControlAmeritherm Inc.AMS Controls Inc.Andy J. Egan Co. Inc.Aristo Machines Inc.Baileigh Industrial Inc.BendPak, Inc.BetaRam Inc.BGM Machine Imports Inc.BKB Mfg. Inc.BLM GROUP USA CorporationCambridge MachineryCambridge Metal ProductsCarbinite Metal CoatingsChatham Steel Corp.Chiyoda Kogyo-Maruka USAClark Fixture TechnologiesCOB Industries Inc.CogniTens(See Hexagon Metrology)

Combilift USACoop EngineeringD&H Machinery Inc.Dalian Field HeavyMachinery Co.

Design Storage & Handling Inc.Eagle Precision TechnologiesEaton LeonardEaton Leonard ToolingEddyTech Systems Inc.EFD Induction, Inc.Electronic Heating Eqp. Inc.Encur, Inc.EST GroupETCO (China) InternationalTrading Co., Ltd."

European Technology CenterNA LLC (ETCNA)

Fairing Industrial Inc.Fluxtrol Inc.Gem Tool Corp.GH Electrotermia S.A.Guild International Inc.H & S Tool Inc.HABERLE/Ken Bergman & Assoc.

HAEUSLER AGHaven Manufacturing Corp.Hexagon Metrology Inc.Horn Machine Tools, Inc.HydratightINNOVO Corp.Interlaken Technology Corp.IPEX

*as of Aug. 1, 2008

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NEW PRODUCT PREVIEW

EXHIBTOR LISTTube and Pipe

J & S Machine Inc.J&B Industries, Inc.Jancy Engineering Inc.Kent/TesgoKGK International Corp.King Architectural Metals Inc.Leica Geosystems(See Hexagon Metrology)

Lillbacka Powerco USA, Inc./Finn-Power

Mair USA LLCManchester Tool & Die Inc.Manufacturing Solutions, Inc.Medford Tools & Supply, Inc.Metallurgical &Materials Technologies

Michigan ManufacturersService Inc.

MiiC America, Inc.Mill Masters Inc.New Form Tools Ltd.NUMAMERICA INC.OMNI-X Inc.ORT (Thread Rolling) Ltd.OSG Power ToolsOto Mills SpAOverton CarbideTool & Engineering

Pador Marketing GroupParamount Innovative Mfg.Pat Mooney Inc.PDM Steel Service Centers, Inc.Pines TechnologyPolymer Molding Inc.Production Tube Cutting, Inc.Proto-1 ManufacturingQinhuangdao NorthMetal Hose Co.,Ltd.

Qiqihaer HaoyingIron and Steel Co., Ltd."

Quaker Chemical Corp.Ramco EquipmentREA Elektronik Inc.Roll MachiningTechnologies & Solutions

Romer Inc.(See Hexagon Metrology)

Saar Hartmetall USA LLCSAV North AmericaSaws InternationalShandong Yanshan PipeEngineering Co. Ltd.

Shanghai TianyangSteel Tube Co., Ltd.

Shelby Welded Tube/Middletown Tube

Shenyang Debang StainlessSteel Industry Co. Ltd.SST Forming Roll, Inc.T&H LemontTaurinGroup USAT-DRILL Industries Inc.Team Industries Inc.Techno Industrial MachineryTenryu AmericaThermatool Corp.Tools for BendingTotal Tooling Inc.Tower Oil & Technology Co.Tru-Chem Company, Inc"Tube & Pipe Tech. Magazine

and Int. Tube AssociationTube Bending Concepts Inc.Universal Tube & RollformEquipment Corporation

UTE, Inc.Vernon Tool CompanyVulcan Tool Corp.WAFIOS Machinery CorporationWauseon Machine &Manufacturing Inc.

Tube and Pipe

Weil Engineering North America LLCWeldlogic, Inc.Winton Machine Co.YLM Industrial, Inc.Zhejiang TianbaoIndustrial Co., Ltd.

Welding

A & A Manufacturing Co., Inc.A Rhino WelderA&N Welding PositionersAAF International(American Air Filter)

ABB RoboticsABICOR Binzel Corp.Ace Industrial ProductsAir LiquideAir Products and Chemicals, Inc.Air Quality Engineering Inc.Airflow Systems Inc.Alaark Robotics, Inc.AlcoTec Wire Co.ALM CorporationAmeric CorporationAmerica Fortune CompanyAmerican NationalStandards Institute

American Society forNonDestructive Testing (ASNT)

American Technical PublishersAmerican Torch Tip Co.American WeldingSociety Publications

AMET Inc.AMNS Production CompanyApplied CyberneticsAquasol Corp.Arc Machines, Inc.Arc ProductsArc Specialties Inc.ARCONWelding Equipment, LLCArcOneASTRO ARC POLYSOUDE, INC.AtemaATI GarrysonATI Industrial AutomationAuburn Manufacturing Inc.AutoCrib, Inc.AVS Industries, LLCAxis Automation Inc.Beijing AdvancedMetal Materials Co. Ltd.

Beijing Aurora Safety &Protection Technology Ltd.

Beijing Jinying WeldingAlloys Co. Ltd.

Beijing QLP TechnoDevelopment Co., Ltd

Bernard Welding EquipmentBeyond 6 SigmaBlackjack Machine and Fab Inc.Bluco Corp.BMMWelding Material Co.Bohler Welding Group USA, Inc.Bolduc LerouxBonal Technologies Inc.Bortech Corp.Bosch Power Tool CorporationBowlin EngineeringBradford Derustit Corp.Broco Inc.Bug-O Systems / CypressWelding Equipment

Burny and KaliburnC.H.Symington & Co., Inc.CAR-BER Testing ServicesCENIT North America Inc.Cepro Welding Safety LLCCerbaco Ltd.CGW-Camel GrindingWheels USA

Welding

Changzheng ProjectorCarbon Electrodes Co.

Changzhou Asia Science &Technology Co. Ltd.

Changzhou HaijingMechanical & Electrica

Changzhou Huarui Welding& Cutting Equip. Co. Ltd.

Changzhou HuayaAluminium Co. Ltd.

Chart Inc.The Chinese MechanicalEngineering Soc.

Chung I Silver Solder Co. Ltd.CK WorldwideClean Air America, Inc.Clean Air Consultants/Filter 1Cliffs Bit and Tool Co.CM Industries, Inc.CMW Inc.Cold JetComau Inc.Computer Engineering Inc.Computers UnlimitedCONCOA Inc.Coral S P ACOR-MET INC.Coxreels Inc.Cryostar USACS SICS Unitec, Inc.C-specCyl-Tec Inc.Daido Steel America Inc.Dantherm Filtration Inc.Dataweld Inc.Deloro Stellite, Inc.Dengensha America CorporationDE-STA-CODezhou Tejing Tungsten& Molybdenum Co. Ltd.

Diagraph MSP an ITW CompanyDinse/Nu-Age Plant ServicesDirect Wire and Cable Inc.DissolvoDiversi-Tech Inc.Donaldson Torit /Donaldson Company

Drossbach LLCDualDraw LLCDynaflux Inc.Dynatorch Inc.Easom Automation Systems Inc.ECKA Granules of America LPElco EnterprisesElectron Beam Engineering, Inc.Electron Beam Technologies Inc.EncoEnvironmental Air SolutionsErvin Leasing Co.ESABWelding & Cutting ProductsEssen Trade ShowsESTA CorporationEWI (Edison Welding Institute)Exel Orbital Systems, Inc.FANUC Robotics America, Inc.Fein Power ToolsFlame Technologies Inc.Flex-North America Inc.Flexovit USA Inc.Freedom Special Technologies, Inc.Frommelt Safety ProductsFusion Inc.FV Hayek & Co.GasfluxGBC-America Inc.GE Sensing &Inspection Technologies

Gedik Welding Inc.Genstar TechnologiesCo. Inc. (GENTEC)

Welding

Goff’s EnterprisesGoodtime Industry LimitedGoss Inc.Gudel Inc.Gullco International Inc.H&M Pipe BevelingMachine Co. Inc.

Harbert’s Products Inc./Allied Flux Reclaiming Ltd.

Harris Products GroupHaynes Wire CompanyHenkel Corporation (Acheson)Heron Machine & ElectricIndustrial Ltd.

HI TecMetal Group, Inc.Hobart Brothers CompanyHobart Institute ofWelding Technology

Hotfoil-EHS/AFTekHugong Welding and CuttingHypertherm Inc.Hyundai Welding ProductsIBEDA/Superflash CompressedGas Equipment Inc.IMPACTIMPACT Engineering Inc.Indura SAIndustrial Maid LLCIndustrial Solutions &Innovations LLC

In-House Solutions Inc.Inman International CorporationInnerspec TechnologiesInstrument Technology Inc.Integrated Robotics LLCIntegroInteractive Safety Products, Inc.Intercon Enterprises Inc.InternationalTitanium Association

International Training InstituteInternational WeldingTechnologies, Inc.InterTest, Inc.Inweld Corp.IPG PhotonicsIRT ScanMaster Systems Inc.Jackson Safety /Wilson Industries

Janda Company, Inc.Jayesh Industries Ltd.JAZ USA, INC. &Bullard Abrasives, Inc."

Jetline EngineeringJiangsu Changzhou ZhongjiangWelding Wire Co. Ltd.

Jingyu Welding &Cutting Co., Ltd.

Jinhua Seleno BrazingAlloys Mfg. Co. Ltd.

Joysun Abrasives Co. Ltd.Kawasaki Robotics (USA) Inc.Kemper America Inc.Keystone FasteningTechnologies Inc.

Kinetic Cutting SystemsKLINGSPOR Abrasives Inc.Kobelco Welding of America Inc.Koike Aronson Inc./RansomeKokuho Co. Ltd.Korea WeldingIndustry Cooperative

Koyo Giken Inc.Kromer Cap / Mutual IndustriesKUKA Robotics CorporationLA-CO Industries/MarkalLangtec LimitedLAPCO Mfg. Inc.LeTourneau UniversityLiburdi Automation Inc.Lincoln Educational Services

Welding

Lincoln ElectricLinde, Inc.LORD CorporationLORS Machinery Inc.Lucas-Milhaupt, Inc.Luvata Ohio, Inc.Magid Glove & SafetyMagnaflux A Division of ITWMagnatech LPMannings USAManwo ManufacturingSdn. Bhd.

Maryland Brush Co.Master MagneticsMaster Weld Products LLCMatheson Tri-Gas, Inc.Mathey Dearman Inc.Maxal International Inc.MBraun, Inc.Medi-Rub USAMeltric Corp.Menam Stainless Wire PublicMENNEKES Electrical ProductsMercer AbrasivesMeta Vision Systems Inc.Metabo CorporationMetal Supermarkets CorporationMG Systems & WeldingMicro Air Clean Air SystemsMidalloyMiller Electric Mfg. Co.MK Products Inc.Moldex-Metric, Inc.Motoman Inc.MPT IndustriesMultiquip Inc.Nabtesco Motion Control Inc.Nation Wide Products/Pipe-Pro Cutting Guides

National Bronze & Metals, Inc.National Center for AdvancedManufacturing (NCAM)National Standard LLCNelson Stud WeldingNew Fire Co., Ltd.Ningbo East Machinery &Equipment Imp. & Exp. Corp.

Ningbo Powerway Group Co., Ltd.JP Nissen Co.Nordfab DuctingNorth American Cutting SystemsNorth Carolinas SoutheastNorth Safety ProductsNorton AbrasivesNova-Tech Engineering LLCNSRWNutron Nameplate Inc.The Ohio Nut & Bolt Co.OKI BeringOlympus NDTOn Site Gas Systems Inc.Orbitalum Tools GmbHORS NascoOsborn InternationalOskar Air Products, Inc.OTC DAIHEN Inc.Oxford Alloys Inc.Oxylance Corp.PacMont Inc.Panasonic FactorySolutions Company

Pandjiris Inc.Parker Hannifin CorporationPDS, Inc.Penton MediaPermadur Industries Inc.PFERD INC.Phoenix International Inc.Plasma Automation Inc.PlymoVent North AmericaPRAXAIR

Welding

Precise Equipment CompanyPreco, Inc.Premier IndustrialCorporation Ltd.

Preston-Eastin Inc.Primax Mfg. & Trading, Inc./Caiman Gloves

Prince & Izant Co.Pro Weld Stud WeldingProfax/LencoProgressive SystemsProMotion Controls Inc.PTR-Precision Technologies Inc.The Quality Cap CompanyQuality Inspection Services Inc.Quality Welding Products, Inc.Radyne Corp.Rankin Industries, Inc.Rasco Mfg.Ratermann Mfg. Inc.Ready WelderReis Robotics USA, Inc.Resistance WeldingManufacturing Alliance (RWMA)Retro SystemsRevco Industries Inc.Rex Cut Products Co.RoMan Mfg. Inc.Romar MEC - Fit Up Gearrose plastic USA LPRugged Outfitters - CarharttSaf T CartSakura of AmericaSandvik Materials TechnologySciaky, Inc.Sellstrom Manufacturing Co.Servo-Robot Inc.Shanghai GonglueMachinery & Elect. Tech.

Shanghai Zhengtai Wldg.Eqpmt. Co. Ltd. Sino-USA

Sheet Metal AccessoriesShengzhou Xinrui WeldingTechnology Co. Ltd.

Shenzhen Huayilong Co. Ltd.Shenzhen Tiptop IndustrialDevelopment Co. Ltd.

Sherwin IncorporatedShop Data Systems, Inc.SKM Industries, Inc.SmartTCP, Inc.TJ Snow Co.SOLAR FLUXSoutec SoudronicSouthern Copper & Supply Co.Heinz Soyer GmbHSpecial Metals WeldingProducts Company

Sperian ProtectionStanco Manufacturing Inc.SteelTailorSteiner IndustriesStrong Hand ToolsStud Welding ProductsSumner Manufacturing Co. Inc.Superheat FGH Services Inc.Superior Abrasives Inc.Superior Products Inc.Swagelok CompanySweetwater EconomicDevelopment Association

Synetik DesignTEAM Industrial ServicesTEC Torch Company, Inc.Techalloy Welding ProductsTechnogeniaTechRimTechsouth Inc.TECMEN Electronics Co. Ltd.Tempil an ITW Company

Welding

Tensile TestingMetallurgical Laboratory

Termmei Industry andCommerce Co. Ltd.

Texas State Technical CollegeThermacut Inc.Thermadyne Industries Inc.3MThyssenKruppTianjin Jinlong WeldingMaterial Co. Ltd.

Tianjin Xinsen WeldingMaterials Co. Ltd.

John Tillman Co.Top Cat Air ToolsTorch WearTPC Wire & CableTregaskissTrendex InformationSystems Inc.

Tri Tool Inc.Trion Inc.Tuff Toe Inc.TWI North America LLCUniarc LimitedUnibrazeUnited Abrasives Inc./SAITUnited Air Specialists, Inc.Uniweld Products Inc.US Hose Corp.Utica Enterprises Inc.Vanguard MachineryInternational LLC

Vitronic Machine VisionE.H. Wachs CompanyWashington Alloy Co.Wayne Trail Technologies/VIL Laser Systems

Weartech International Inc.Weiler Corp.Weiss North AmericaWeld Engineering Co. Inc.Weld-Aid ProductsWeldas Co.WeldcoaWeldcraftWeld-Ed National CenterWelding Alloys GroupWelding EquipmentManufacturers Committee(WEMCO)

Welding ExpertWelding Technology CorporationWeldmetals India Pvt. Ltd.WeldmotionWeldothermWeldsale Co. LLCWeldship Corp.Wendt USA LLCWESCAN Systems Lmtd. -Linatrol Profile Cutting Div.

West Cryogenics Inc.Western EnterprisesWilliams Metals andWelding Alloys Inc.

Wilson IndustriesWire Crafters Inc.Wisconsin Wire Works Inc.WITT Gasetechnik GmbH & Co. KGWolf RoboticsWorldwide Labor Support of IL, Inc.Xycorp, Inc.York Portable Machine ToolsZhejiang YuguangAlumium Material Co. Ltd.

Zhengzhou AnxinAbrasives Co., Ltd.

Zhengzhou Sanhui Co. Ltd.Zibo TAA Welding Co., Ltd.ZJ Industries Inc.ZRID Pty. Ltd.

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Monday, October 6

AM Sessions - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.□ (F10) □ (F11) □ (F12) □ (F13) □ (F14)

PM Sessions - 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.□ (F20) □ (F21) □ (F22) □ (F23)

□ (F24) □ (F25) □ (F26)

Tuesday, October 7

AM Sessions - 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.□ (F30) □ (F31) □ (F32) □ (F33) □ (F34)

□ (F35) □ (F36) □ (F37)

AM Sessions - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.□ (F40) □ (F41) □ (F42) □ (F43) □ (F44)

□ (F45) □ (F46) □ (F47)

PM Sessions - 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.□ (F50) □ (F51) □ (F52) □ (F53)

□ (F54) □ (F55) □ (F56)

Wednesday, October 8

AM Sessions - 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.□ (F60) □ (F61) □ (F62) □ (F63)

□ (F64) □ (F65) □ (F66)

PM Sessions - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.□ (F70) □ (F71) □ (F72) □ (F73)

FABTECH SESSIONS SUBTOTAL: $______________

1-Day Welding Education Conference□ (W80) Oct. 6

1-Day Conferences and Seminars□ (W81) Oct. 6 □ (W85) Oct. 6□ (W82) Oct. 7 □ (W86) Oct. 7□ (W83) Oct. 8 □ (W87) Oct. 7□ (W84) Oct. 6

2-Day Seminar□ (W88) Oct. 7 & Oct 8

2-Day RWMA Welding School□ (W89) Oct. 7 • 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Oct. 8 • 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

1-Day Professional Program□ (W90) Oct. 6□ (W91) Oct. 7□ (W92) Oct. 8

3-Day Professional Program□ (W93) Oct. 6 - 8

3-Day Student Professional Program□ (W94) Oct. 6 - 8

FREE SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Learn about Thermal Spray (ITSA)□ (W95) Oct. 6 • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.□ (W96) Oct. 6 • 1:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Free Education Program□ (W97) Oct. 7 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Oct. 8 • 9 a.m. - 11a.m.

□ EXHIBITS ONLY(Free if Pre-Registered • $50 On-site)

Complete form on reverse.

AWS WELDING SESSIONS SUBTOTAL: $______________

TOTAL FEES Full payment must accompany your registration.Please complete Payment Section on reverse side. $______________

*Nonmember price for AWS Sessions only includes a two-year AWS Individual Membership.Member benefits include a subscription to the Welding Journal, a 25% discount on AWSpublications, membership in a local section (except the Welding Education Conference) and more.

**Nonmember Student Professional Program price includes a one-year AWS Student Membership.

Cancellation PolicyCancellations must be made in writing and faxed to Attn: FABTECH Intl & AWS Welding ShowConference Cancellation at (313) 425-3407 no later than September 19, 2008 to receive a fullrefund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received after this date are non-refundable.

NEW PRODUCT PREVIEW

SPECIAL EVENTS 23

Keynote SpeakersFREE and Open to all attendees

Monday, October 68:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Registration Code: K1Location: S233Presenter: JimWaters, VP ofProduction Systems, Caterpillar

Embracing the Challenges of Manufacturingin a Global EconomyThe world is getting smaller, causing many to questionthe future of manufacturing in the industrialized world.The expansion of global manufacturing poses manychallenges, but also opens doors to numerouspossibilities. As the world’s largest maker ofconstruction and mining equipment, Caterpillar hasembraced globalism to become a stronger companythat successfully manufacturers on several continents.During this forward-looking presentation, hear JimWaters offer reasons why we can, how we can, andwhy we must – rise up and take advantage of thiscompetitive challenge!

Tuesday, October 78:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Registration Code: K2Location: S233Presenter: Dean Kamen, Founderof FIRST, President of DEKAResearch & DevelopmentCorporation, Inventor

Inspiring Future Generations to Lead theWorld in InnovationAs an inventor and entrepreneur, Dean Kamen believesin the power of innovation. Innovation is the key tokeeping U.S. manufacturing competitive in a globaleconomy, but it depends on a well-educated andskilled workforce. During this high-impact presenta-tion, Dean Kamen will discuss the importance ofgetting our Nation’s youth excited about careers inscience, technology and engineering and cultivating anenvironment that encourages creativity and risk-taking. Drawing on his own extraordinary experiencesand successes, he’ll provide insights on what businessleaders and society can do today to increase ourcapacity to innovate and ensure a strongmanufacturing future for years to come.

Executive Forum Breakfast$99 Registration fee.

Wednesday, October 88:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Location: Room S212Registration Code: F1Presenter: Bill Canis, Vice Presidentof the Manufacturing Institute

Breakfast provided. Seating is limited; advanceregistration is required.

Competing – and Winning – in theChanging Global Value ChainManufacturing remains a pillar of the U.S. economyand is a major contributor to its growth. However,the pressure of a globalizing economy has manymanufacturers seeking ways to be more competitive.During this important session, designed exclusively forcompany leaders and decision-makers, Bill Canis fromthe National Association of Manufacturers will highlightthe costs that undercut U.S. manufacturers anddiscuss four major new growth opportunities in thechanging supply chain that are crucial for allmanufacturers who want to position their companiesfor success in today’s global marketplace.

AWS Skills Competition Weld-OffMonday, October 6 and Tuesday, October 79:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 89:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

South Hall – 2nd Floor

The AWS Skills Competition Committee willshowcase six finalists selected from 24student welders that competed in the SkillsUSAChampionships 2007 and 2008. They will test theirskills in this qualifying event for the WorldSkillsCompetition in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 2009,and only three will advance to the next round.

Don’t miss the chance to see competitorsdemonstrate their skills by completing standard testweldments (plate and pipe), sheet metal projects inaluminum and stainless steel, and a pressure vessel.Welds will be judged for soundness and appearance.Written skills and welding code interpretation willalso be judged.

Golf OutingSunday, October 58:30 a.m. Shotgun StartLas Vegas Paiute Golf Resortwww.lvpaiutegolf.com

Attendees and exhibitors are invited to play a roundof golf at the pristine Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort, locatedjust 30 minutes northwest of downtown Las Vegas at thebase of the picturesque Spring Mountains. This is a perfectopportunity to arrive a day early in Las Vegas to mix, mingleand network with other industry professionals in an intimatesetting before the show begins!

Fee is $175 per golfer which includes: greens fees, cart, range balls, continental breakfast, lunch, prizes,and transportation. Golf outing is open to everyone but space is limited. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to download a reservation form, visit one of the eventWeb sites today! www.aws.org/show • www.fmafabtech.com • www.sme.org/fabtech

Opening CeremonyFREE and Open to all attendees

Monday, October 68:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Location:West Entrance

Don’t miss this festive celebration that will open the 2008 FABTECH International& AWS Welding Show introducing METALFORM, the largest trade show andeducational conference for the metal forming, fabricating and welding industries.The pre-show event will include lively music and a traditional ribbon-cuttingceremony featuring the leaders of the co-sponsors of the show: AWS, FMA, SME,and introducing new co-sponsor PMA.

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LATEST INNOVATIONSMAKE DEBUT AT NEW PRODUCT THEATER – BOOTH 10291The New Product Theater is located on the second floor, South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Presentations are in30 minute intervals with 15 minute breaks between presentations. Note that topics are subject to change. You can checkany one of the co-sponsors Web sites for the most up-to-date information.

NEW PRODUCT PREVIEW

NEW PRODUCT THEATER

Schedule of Presentations (as of 7/31/08)

MONDAY 10/6/08 SHOW HOURS 9:00 - 5:00

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.Redefining Cutting Hypertherm

10:45 - 11:15 a.m.A Higher Standard Heavy DutyCNC Profile Cutting Machine

Retro Systems

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Contact Height Sensor forWaterjet Cutting

Jet Edge

1:00 - 1:30 p.m.The Ultimate FlexibleMachine Tool

LVD Strippit

1:45 - 2:15 p.m.New Versatile and PortableMulti-Axial PowerDrill

E.H.Wachs Company

2:30 - 3:00 p.m.High Productivity with RoboticMultiple Part Bending

UTE, Inc.

3:15 - 3:45 p.m.Flexible Tube Production CellReduces Production Costs

Weil Engineering

TUESDAY 10/7/08 SHOW HOURS 9:00 - 5:00

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.What’s Hot in Cutting,Welding and Lasers?

Air Liquide Industrial US LP

10:45 - 11:15 a.m.Electron BeamWelding —A New User Friendly MachineManufactured in the USA

Electron BeamEngineering Inc.

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Increasing MIG WeldingPerformance

Rhino Welders

1:00 - 1:30 p.m.Purging Made Easy —Socket Weld Basics

Aquasol Corporation

1:45 - 2:15 p.m.Ultrasonic EMAT Inspectionof ERWWelded Tubes

Innerspec Technologies, Inc.

2:30 - 3:00 p.m.Weld Management SystemStandardizes Industry Practices

C-spec

3:15 - 3:45 p.m.Cost Effective SpecialtyTape Products

Main Steel Polishing Co.

WEDNESDAY 10/8/08 SHOW HOURS 9:00 - 3:00

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.Cost Effective AutomaticCoil Fed CNCWire Bender

AIM Inc.

10:45 - 11:15 a.m.New Filler Metals forHyperDuplex Alloys

Sandvik MaterialsTechnology

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Reduce Costs by 80% withDry Ice Blast Cleaning

Cold Jet

12:15 - 12:45 p.m.Using a Safety Camera forSimplified Point of OperationProtection

SICK

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