November 1, 2004
Articles
Liquid nitrogen pumps up packaging
Liquid-nitrogen-ejector technology packs just the right punch for food-and-beverage packaging. Jim Weiler, Chart Industries Mr. Weiler is product manager,...
Hours of service rule vacated
Carl Johnson, CGA President Last summer, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia vacated the Hours of Service (HOS) rule initiated by the...
Laser gas distribution systems lower costs
At a Michigan-based auto-parts manufacturer, increased purity and continuous flow of gases to the laser-cutting system lowers costs and improves productivity....
Miller masters employee involvement
Miller Electric Mfg. Co., headquartered in Appleton, Wis., cultivates employee involvement in its manufacturing and delivery operations along with a streamlined...
Watch the mark for proper heat
Monitoring workpiece heat with a temperature indicator stick can minimize warping and weld cracking and reduce the need for gages or electronic devices....
Thoughts of early retirement fade for Boomers
When I was growing up, I often heard that a man should die "with his boots on." This saying had no reference to any John Wayne movie. Rather, it implied...
What's in store for the gas-cylinder industry?
The rising cost of steel will continue to challenge gas-cylinder businesses. Dusty McClintock, Worthington Cylinders Manufacturers of industrial gas cylinder...
