Steel Fab Review - Volume 44 - AUTUMN 2013

A PEDDINGHAUS PUBLICATION FOR FABRICATORS MAKING TODAY’S SKYLINE POSSIBLE

Fought and Company

Sigper

Herkal Steel

Bridgetown’s Best PAGE 4

Opportunity Knocks PAGE 7

Expanding the Boundaries of Steel Fabrication PAGE 10

Peddinghaus Makes an Impact at Austech 2013 – Melbourne, Australia The All New HSFDB-C Plate Processor Peddinghaus Performs in Mexico Discover Peddinghaus Latin America Regional Spotlight: Magnum – Yekaterinburg, Russia Peddinghaus Shows Support in India Raptor Software Update Welcome to IMPACT Machinery – New Australia/New Zealand Dealer Getting to Know Andy Fritz – Checkout Supervisor Join Peddinghaus for FABTECH 2013 in Chicago

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FROM THE EDITOR It’s Our People Who Make The Difference

Lyle Menke

What is a “Chief Spiritual Officer”?

Without sounding too egotistical, here’s the story… I’ve served Peddinghaus for 32 years in many capacities ranging from Inside Sales to Service to Marketing and Administration. In those years, I’ve learned much about the culture and philosophy of Peddinghaus Corporation and the Peddinghaus family of employees.

I am pleased to inform our SFR readers that I have received a promotion to the position of “Chief Spiritual Officer” at Peddinghaus Corporation. As this is a rather unique position, perhaps a bit of an explanation is due.

I have been lucky enough to work closely with the third and fourth generation of the Peddinghaus family, and have grown to truly appreciate the values of working in a family owned company.

The Chief Spiritual Officer of our organization is responsible for insuring that the culture/philosophy of Peddinghaus is practiced and understood by the employees within our firm. This includes Peddinghaus’ dedication to quality machine tools, superior customer service, serving our industry, our community, and our employees.

My task is to insure that this next generation of Peddinghaus employees, truly understands the tradition, history, and values of our company. I need to smoothly blend the creativity and enthusiasm of this next generation of employees with the established Peddinghaus culture and philosophy of service.

As Chief Spiritual Officer, it is my responsibility to educate and mentor the next generation of Peddinghaus employees. We all read about “Millennials” and “Generation X and Y” – the next level of employees entering the workplace. We need the best of the best for Peddinghaus’ Future.

Insuring That The Future and The Past Come Together

The past and the future of Peddinghaus come together – to insure our customers have the best products and the best customer service and support in the industry.

Goal: Assure That Peddinghaus Serves Our Industry Today & Tomorrow In the words of Dr. Ken Blanchard, (The One Minute Manager), and C.S.O. of his own firm, the Chief Spiritual is “responsible for working in the Vision, Values, and Energy part of our business…

I am the constant reminder of why we are all here, and what we’re trying to do, now and in the future.”

Yep, I’ve got the Peddinghaus Spirit – I hope you do too.

PeddiCafe: Another Reason to Visit Peddinghaus!

We have designated every Thursday as “Customer Day” at Peddinghaus.

As you know, our people love to have guests visit us in Bradley to experience our equipment in operation, exchange ideas, and “talk shop”. We want our customers to understand the true depth of our organization.

We created the PeddiCafe so our customers can enjoy superb dining during a visit to our facility. Our Chef, Marc Magiera, has an enviable resume as top Chef at Chicago’s finest restaurants including Gibson’s and Ambria.

Our recent guests raved about the PeddiCafe “dining experience”.

Join us for a machine tool/dining adventure that is simply unmatched by any other firm in the world.

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FROM THE CEO Factor in the ability to carbide drill, tap, counter sink, slot & face mill; with effective thermal cut nests that reduces scrap to as little as 5% – and you have everything needed to win new customers and new contracts…while reducing labor and overhead costs.

Experience the Future of Plate Fabrication at FABTECH, Chicago – I’ll personally greet you at our booth.

Anton Peddinghaus It’s hard to believe that we are

BOOTH #S945

entering the last few months of

FABTECH – Our Booth Will Light Your Fire!

2013. Time waits for no one,

It won’t be hard to find the Peddinghaus Booth at Chicago’s FABTECH Show in November. We are creating a multi-machine “Structural Steel Showroom” in Booth #S945.

so let’s get going!

Automated Plate Beveling Meets the 21st Century

If automated plasma cutting of HSS tube, beams, angle or channel is your challenge; experience the Peddinghaus Ring of Fire plasma coper. The Ring does it all: quality holes, miters, bevels, copes, cut off – all in one solid machine tool.

Do you prefer to high speed drill, tap, slot mill, or countersink your beams, tubes, and shapes? The Advantage 2 drill line will be on display to show you how it’s done properly.

Our HSFDB plate processor has set the standard for efficient, labor-saving, high volume, plate production. Just ask our global customers in the manufacturing, fabrication, and service center industries.

This machine has been the benchmark by which other plate machines are evaluated.

But our Engineers never rest. At FABTECH, Chicago, Peddinghaus will introduce our new HSFDB-C plate processing system with superb new features: • Automated bevel cutting using oxy-fuel and plasma • 4"/100 mm plate thickness capacity • Advanced Hard stamping part identification

Did you know that Peddinghaus is an international leader in Band Saw technology?

We introduced “Speed Sawing” technology to the world.

Experience our cutting technology live and in person during the show.

Robotic Welding meets structural steel fabrication in the Peddinghaus booth as well.

You must witness the Steel Beam Assembler which is transforming today’s structural shop.

No matter your industry – service center, fabricator, manufacturer – if you process any kind of structural steel shape or profile, flat bar or plate… you owe it to yourself, and your business to visit Peddinghaus at FABTECH Chicago.

We’re just down the main aisle from our friends at Trumpf, Amada, and Bystronic.

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Raptor – What Customers are Saying: I’m sure you may be getting tired of hearing about our new 3D software, Raptor. But I must tell you that Raptor is soaring to new heights with our customers.

Don’t take my word, here’s what two of our current users have to say: “Once our in-house detailers complete detailing a project, it just takes a click of a button and the information from SDS/2 is placed into a folder for our programmers to access. Once the files are in this folder we can easily import the data into Raptor. In Raptor we can pull up the part files, and quickly make any adjustments for operation on the machine.

For our Peddiwriter layout marking machine, scribe information – including weld symbols – are imported. The software is very, very easy to use.”

–Chance Doherty – Doherty Steel, Paola, Kansas “Since the Peddinghaus drill line was our first CNC machine there was an inherent learning curve, but our programmers like the software and have quickly picked it up. I have two gentlemen who program for me, and make the actual programs for our machines in the office at Fought and Company. We eliminate programming at the machine, and program all mult-part programs in our office here on site and we drop those on the machine by wireless network connection. Once the operator knows what kind of material is on his table he looks up the program, downloads the file directly to the control, and hits the go button. It's that simple.”

Terry Weir – Fought and Company, Tigard, Oregon Raptor’s success required us to double the members of our advanced software department.

Thus we have two new Raptor application specialists who are available to inform and instruct.

They are Megan Grant and Marija Spaic. Contact them for an on-line demonstration, phone consultation, or a meeting.

See you at FABTECH, Chicago!

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FOUGHT AND COMPANY – TIGARD, OREGON

Bridgetown’s Best Upon the recovery of the market, however, Fought understood the need to modernize production, increase capacity, and decrease labor costs using the latest technology.

After the Downturn – Modernizing Facilities to Compete in a Different Marketplace “We looked at upgrading our equipment for several reasons,” began Terry Weir, Director of Operations for Fought & Company, “one being that our existing equipment had been in service for over thirty years, and to be competitive today that technology just wasn’t fast enough.

It seems that once a job goes beyond the bid stage, and becomes reality, steel is needed immediately, and you just don’t have as much time to do it as you used to. We were looking at simplifying our processes, combining our methods and streamlining our shop.”

Terry Weir, Director of Operations at Fought & Company, with his Peddinghaus Advantage-2 and MultMaster.

Located in the Pacific Northwest United States, the Portland metropolitan area is nestled against the Williamette and Columbia rivers. Near the base of the Cascade Mountain Range, the combination of clear blue water and lush green mountain ranges provide breathtaking views for tourists, and opportunities abound for fabricators such as Fought & Company - a structural steel and bridge fabricator located in Tigard, Oregon.

For over 40 years Fought has fabricated heavy structural steel and bridges for the surrounding area. Focusing on complex fabrications, Fought maintains a diverse portfolio of projects including the canopy design of the Portland International Airport, the retractable roof of Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, and the Sauvie Island Bridge – a bridge entirely assembled and installed with the use of an ocean-going barge!

Since their inception, Fought and Company has relied on technology to remain competitive. Due to stellar maintenance practices, Fought has had much of their equipment last longer than 30 years. Although still very functional, fluctuations in the market for structural steel postponed planned upgrades to their production. During the turbulent years of 2006-2008, Fought and Company (like many others) had to make adjustments to weather changes in business.

Terry and his team explored all options available in today’s machine tool marketplace, but they had several requirements that had to be met: Automation – All of their current equipment was driven by TV camera and NC operation. The more automated for the future, the better for Fought & Company.

Technology – The technology had to be the most advanced on the marketplace. Fought is a firm that makes machines last, and for the equipment to continue to pay dividends now and into the future, it has to be on the very cutting edge of modern design.

Quality – Beyond just the build of the machinery, back-up and support had to be available when needed. A machine that isn’t in operation just doesn’t make money.

A Difficult Decision – What Technology is Right for THEIR Application?

“Years ago, we had installed a Peddinghaus plate machine. It was a used FDB-600 plate machine that drilled, and cut flat bar. It was a great

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Short stub connections are no issue with Peddinghaus.

Fought and Company utilizes the HSFDB-2500/B plate processor for all plate connections, large or small. The Roller Feed measurement system of the machine allows for Fought to process an array of lengths with no restriction.

machine, it was built like a tank, and we used that machine for decades. With the good experience we had with Peddinghaus, obviously we had wanted to look again,” stated Terry about their initial dealings with Peddinghaus, before the upgrade.

Fought and Company had a dilemma, however. No matter how much they admired Peddinghaus’ American made quality, they had a concern over the measurement and nesting philosophies of the Advantage-2 Drill line and DG-1250 band saw.

This was due to the fact that the bulk of structural steel is purchased directly from the mill, and Fought designs their production prior to detailing the structure sometimes. “This means we know roughly what the programs will be beforehand, and we will buy specific lengths from the mill as opposed to warehousing different stock lengths that don’t fit our production,” described Terry. When Fought purchases 50' long sections, they are never just 50' long, they are 50' - 2" in length, or 50' - 4" in length. Fought was skeptical of the standard Peddinghaus method of measurement due to their unique way of ordering steel and nesting programs. Little did they know, Peddinghaus’ engineering department was already working on an answer to their unique concern...

The Advantage-2 drill line and DG-1250 band saw at Fought and Company is capable of single-handedly processing an 1,800 ton job, which in the past would have required two drill lines to accomplish.

The MultMaster – A Unique Solution for a Unique Application “99% of the time our nesting approach and measurement design is the best solution for structural steel fabricators. It is flexible, and adaptive to their needs. However, there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution in our world, and as a result, Peddinghaus has designed the MultMaster for specialty applications such as Fought and Company’s installation” describes Ken Coulter, Vice President of Engineering for Peddinghaus Corporation.

The MultMaster allows fabricators to change the arrangement of machinery, placing the drill before the saw in production. As parts pass through the machine, they are drilled and sawed sequentially.

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The MultMaster process is simple: 1. Material is advanced into the system, and the operator engages the machine 2. The saw automatically creates a trim cut on the leading end of the section 3. The machine then drills and saws parts sequentially using the Roller Measurement system of the drill line until the material has nearly exited the machine 4. Before the material exits the drill (which would result in the machine losing automated measurement capabilities) the MultMaster is lowered to conveyor and enters the machine 5. Once inside the machine, the MultMaster adheres to material Continued on page 6

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BRIDGETOWN’S BEST – FOUGHT AND COMPANY Continued from page 5

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Peddinghaus Makes an Impact at Austech 2013 – Melbourne, Australia May 7th – 10th, Peddinghaus traveled across the globe to showcase CNC machine tool technology in Melbourne, Australia at Austech 2013. Austech, Australia’s premier machine tool exhibition, showcased technology from around the world.

With over 11,000 attendees, Austech proved to be a successful venture.

The MultMaster retracts from the machine once the saw is engaged, and allows the operator to stage the next section with no stop in production.

6. Once adhered to material, the drill line clamps the MultMaster, and releases material, thus transferring Roller Feed measurement to the MultMaster, which works as an extension of the material in production 7. The MultMaster then extends to the saw for the final cut 8. Once material is clamped in the saw, the MultMaster releases material, and returns to its station above the infeed roller conveyor 9. While the saw is cutting, the operator is capable of positioning the next section for production – streamlining operations

The Peddinghaus Solution Yields Results Using their new Peddinghaus equipment, Fought and Company can process 18,000 to 20,000 tons in a given year using two shifts (40 hours each) per week. In addition to processing more steel than ever before, the firm remains lean as staffing levels remain at post-recession numbers.

“The difference in productivity with our new machinery is easily 50% better than before, plus we are benefitting from the CNC accuracy. We just finished up an 1,800 ton job and almost every piece has gone through our new beam line, whereas before we would have relied upon two separate drill lines to do the same work,” describes Terry.

The ABCM-1250 oxy-fuel coper uses three torches, and is ideal for cutting both flanges of a section simultaneously - expediting production.

Attendees of Austech were amazed at the variety of Peddinghaus machinery and the capabilities of each machine. The technology on display included band saws, ironworkers, drill lines, and even the very latest in CNC layout marking technology. No matter the shape or size of the fabricator, Peddinghaus demonstrated equipment that is proven to provide profits. Featured in the Peddinghaus booth was the PeddiWriter CNC layout marking machine, Ocean Avenger drill line, Peddimax No. 1 Ironworker, and 410-DG miter band saw.

Peddinghaus has a gift for mixing business with pleasure. From the lounge area within the booth, to special evening activities with Australian Olympic legend Laurie Lawrence, there was no shortage of networking and entertainment in Melbourne. At Austech 2013, Peddinghaus solidified their position as the premier structural machine tool provider for Australia and New Zealand.

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SIGPER – CAIEIRAS, BRAZIL

Opportunity Knocks In 1990, Lourisvaldo Peracini founded Sigper in Caieiras, Brazil to serve the light, and miscellaneous metalworking industries. Due to his firm’s reputation for consistent quality and reliability, customers began to inquire about services outside of their traditional offering. As Sigper’s services evolved, structural steel fabrication became a key portion of the business, and it quickly became obvious to Lourisvaldo that there was a gap in the local Brazilian (L to R) Nivea Peracini, Lourisvaldo Peracini, and Carlos Peracini of Sigper.

steel market that had gone unanswered. “Sigper has always responded to customer needs with punctuality, quality, and ethics – that is how our business has evolved. I found myself facing a processing market that was simply untapped.

That is when Sigper had to make a choice – automate and grow production capacity in order to pursue new business, or reduce the size of Sigper.

We made the obvious choice and partnered with Peddinghaus,” stated Lourisvaldo.

Filling the Void - A Service Center for Customers of All Sizes Lourisvaldo chose to automate production in order to serve fabricators both large and small, “The biggest fabricators need a service center like Sigper because sometimes they require additional capacity. The mid-sized and smaller fabricators need us because they cannot afford the automation that we have, and cannot process parts as cost effectively as we can.

Sigper decided that processing steel is our future, and we are dedicated to serving this market,” stated Lourisvaldo.

Sigper’s production can be divided into three distinct categories: 1. Supplying processed components to fabricators within the steel construction industry – this makes up 60% of Sigper’s production and is the primary focus of the firm 2. Structural fabrication for civil projects – this component of Sigper’s business is based upon customers retained from before Sigper became a service center and makes up 30% of Sigper’s production 3. Industrial work for diverse industrial markets – this makes up 10% of Sigper’s production

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Sigper's diverse production range can be attributed to their skilled workforce and advanced technology.

Peddinghaus Provides the Tools to Succeed When Sigper decided to become a service center, they invested in Peddinghaus technology to reduce costs, and increase productivity. Sigper’s arsenal of Peddinghaus equipment includes two Peddinghaus PCD-1100/3B drill lines, one DG-1100 band saw, one AFPS-643 Anglemaster, and one HSFDB-2500 plate processor.

“Before we were just a regular, small to medium fabricator. Thanks to the Peddinghaus equipment we are now a fully automated service center,” stated Lourisvaldo, “due to our machines, we are capable of processing anything from 400 tons to 800 tons per month of steel while working 45 hours each week. This range is large because we will sometimes do very light work with lots of intricate hole patterns or special processes, and in other scenarios we will process lots of heavy sections with more basic hole patterns.

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS – SIGPER Continued from page 7

Sigper relies upon two PCD-1100/3B drill lines, and one DG-1100 miter band saw to serve their clientele .

It all depends on what our customers need, but Peddinghaus gives us the ability to process whatever comes our way.”

Of all of their equipment, Sigper pointed out that the AFPS-643 Anglemaster had provided the fastest payback at just over 1 year. “The Peddinghaus Anglemaster is amazing because it does not operate all the time, but still makes money. The efficiency gain is incredible compared to using ironworkers, or other manual methods of processing angle.

The payback was so fast it was impressive,” affirmed Lourisvaldo.

Plate components can be processed on the HSFDB-2500/B with as little as 5% scrap yielded as a result.

Service is Key to Success Sigper had acquired their structural machinery over several years (starting in November, 2009), and invested gradually in their business through automation. Each machine was purchased after much deliberation, and Peddinghaus continues to be the provider of choice.

“Peddinghaus machines have fantastic after sales support. There are three technicians within Brazil, all with current Peddinghaus training, and all being local to the country. Peddinghaus is the number one provider with this reputation. The equipment is very robust, strong, and reliable. If there ever was to be a problem with the machine, the company provides fantastic service to get equipment up and running as quickly as possible,” stated Lourisvaldo.

Sigper also commented on the fact that Peddinghaus service visits are important moments to use for additional learning, “When Peddinghaus technicians are on-site they are very helpful in teaching our team more about the machine, and providing us with lessons that will help us in the future,” stated Lourisvaldo

At Sigper – The Customer is Number One Sigper is first and foremost a Service Center. This means that the relationship between them and their customer relies upon trust. “At Sigper ethics are a big part of our philosophy. Our customers know that we will not attempt to compete with them for business. We respect our role in the structural fabrication process, and make sure that most of all, our customers receive a quality product in the timeframe they need it,” affirms Lourisvaldo.

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The HSFDB-2500/B is a powerful plate producer for Sigper's processing business.

Processing for structural fabricators makes up 60% of Sigper's business.

With a payback of just over one year, the Anglemaster AFPS-643 at Sigper has yielded a fast return on investment.

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HERKAL STEEL – PESHTERA, BULGARIA

Expanding the Boundaries of Steel Fabrication Since 1999, Herkal, a steel fabricator from Peshtera, Bulgaria, has been making waves in the steel construction industry, not only locally, but abroad as well. With a name like Herkal, meaning “Metal Horse” in the local language of Aromanian, Herkal feels that they are just that, an aggressive force within the industry.

(L to R) Dimitar Kochev, Managing Director and Founder of Herkal and his son Nayden Kochev.

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Industrial steel fabrication presents no problems for skilled fabricator Herkal, and their Peddinghaus equipment.

Automatic coping, drilling, and sawing all in one compact setup.

Ideal for an array of plate connections, the FDB plate processor at Herkal is a true workhorse.

No matter the task, Herkal's ability to perform complex fabrications is evident.

Owned by Dimitar Kochev, company founder and General Manager, Herkal is a family business with strong values and an eye on the future. In 2002 Herkal made the decision to move from compressor maintenance into structural steel fabrication utilizing manual processing. With the capacity to fabricate just over 400 tons a year manually, Herkal knew that the only way to stay competitive in the fast paced market was to automate production.

With the valuable engineering support of the specialists from Euromarket – the authorized Peddinghaus distributor in Bulgaria – and after a trip to Peddinghaus Corporation’s global headquarters in Bradley, Illinois in 2008, Herkal made the decision that Peddinghaus was the automation answer they had been looking for.

Today, Herkal has over 20,000 square meters (215,278 square feet) of land to fabricate over 10,000 tons of steel annually; and for Herkal, no job is too big or too intricate. Utilizing five Peddinghaus machines, Herkal is able to take on projects from not only their home country of Bulgaria, but have expanded to producing 80% of their work in exports.

Utilizing a Peddinghaus ABCM-1250 coping machine, an FDB-2500 plate processor, a DG-1100 band saw, PCD-1100/3B drill line, and Fabripunch plate duplicator, expanding into a global market has been a smart step for Herkal to keep their machines busy and producing profit. With each machine running a forty hour work week, Herkal has kept the Peddinghaus machines busy to meet the tight timelines for their global clientele.

“By automating our production we have reduced human error and costs; because with manpower, the costs are uncertain. At the end of the day what we can achieve with Peddinghaus is the ability to provide unique projects and be considered competitive against serious players in the industry,” said Dimitar Kochev, General Manager and founder of Herkal.

Herkal has realized that to grow business exponentially, exporting is a necessity. Dealing with customers from Asia to Africa to Australia, Herkal has become a global company in the past five years. Herkal realized the importance of being close to customers and being on their “time”. Since starting their relationship with Peddinghaus and seeing the 24 hour service provided, Herkal has opened an office in Australia to satisfy their customers’ needs in various time zones. Herkal believes in having a close relationship with each of their customers and is proud of what they have accomplished in the past five years.

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Apart from the quality, accuracy, and rugged build of the machines, service was the other piece in the Herkal puzzle. Providing the “best service in the country” for “Peddinghaus has made a fantastic partner for Herkal over the past 5 years”. Herkal also mentions that their experience with service is great, because throughout their time with Peddinghaus, they have needed very little service to keep their machines running and their profit flowing.

Dimitar stated that, “without Peddinghaus it would have been impossible to tackle the projects we have done in the last 5 years, we could never get this accuracy, quality and speed manually.”

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INTRODUCING THE HSFDB-C PLATE PROCESSOR

AN INNOVATION IN PLATE PROCESS Peddinghaus’ advancements in plate processing have given birth to a different kind of machine. A machine that not only expedites production, but can perform more functions, while being simple to sustain.

Faster, more versatile, less maintenance - what more can you ask for?!

Ideal for structural fabricators, service centers, plate processors, and manufacturers alike, the all new HSFDB-C will change the way steel fabricators view plate production. The latest evolution of the original HSFDB plate machine, the HSFDB-C boasts the following enhancements:

TWELVE STATION TOOL CHANGER • Travels with spindle throughout entire range of motion • Eliminates the need to return to a stationary tool rack • Ideal for holding an array of tool types and sizes

• Bevel cutting of both plasma and oxy-fuel for weld preparation and more • Hard stamp SignoMat part marking for faster part identification • More available tool types via a twelve station tool changer • Larger material sizes ranging from 1/4" (6 mm) to 4" (100 mm) thick, and

available in 6' (1800 mm), 8' (2500 mm) and 10' (3200 mm) maximum sheet widths These new features are only matched by the rugged design and support that Peddinghaus offers.

See the new HSFDB-C live in booth #S945 at FABTECH in Chicago, Illinois this upcoming November 18th-21st!

AIR KNIFE CHIP REMOVAL • Blows chips from the operating area of the machine before plasma cutting • Eliminates the need to manually brush chips from plate • Air hose provided for heavy chips, or applications with large volumes of drilling by-product (swarf) produced

ROLLER FEED MEASUREMENT

Acceptable Plate Dimensions Min - Max Thickness *Min - Max Width Max Weight

Inch

Metric

1/4" to 4"

6 mm to 100 mm

6" to 96"

150 mm to 2500 mm

20,000 lbs

9,000 kg

• Drives material to the operating area of the machine without the use of a gripper carriage or pusher assembly • Allows for advanced nesting capabilities using edge start and common cut line plasma or oxy-fuel cutting • Common scrap ratios range from 5-10% per nested sheet • Allows for faster load-processunload times

*Machine is also available in 6' and 10' (1800 mm and 3200 mm) maximum plate width sizes

Spindle Specifications Inch

Metric

Min - Max Drill Diameter

1/4" to 3"

6 mm to 75 mm

Min - Max Spindle Speed

0 to 2,250 RPM

0 to 2,250 RPM

48 HP

36 kW

Inch

Metric

HPR 260 Min-Max Cut Edge Start Thickness

1/4" to 2-1/2"

6 mm to 64 mm

HPR 260 Min-Max Cut Piercing Thickness

1/4" to 1-1/4"

6 mm to 32 mm

HPR 400 Min-Max Cut Edge Start Thickness

1/4" to 3-1/4"

6 mm to 82 mm

1/4" to 2"

6 mm to 50 mm

Spindle Horsepower

Plasma Specifications

HPR 400 Min-Max Cut Piercing Thickness

AUTOMATED PARTS UNLOADER (DUMP TABLE) • Automatically drops parts onto pallet or optional parts conveyor • Eliminates the need to manually collect parts from table

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ING FOR EVERY INDUSTRY HIGH TORQUE SPINDLE MOTOR • 48 HP (36 kW) Siemens smart spindle motor • Maximum spindle speed of 2,250 RPM • Capable of drilling, milling, tapping, countersinking,counterboring, carbide marking and more • Continuous load feedback at the control • Capable of reading spindle orientation • Adjusts to process hard or soft spots in material as needed

MINIMUM QUANTITY LUBRICATION (MQL) • Nearly dry drilling process - 97% air, 3% eco-friendly lubricant (adjustable) • Vegetable oil based lubrication system uses a nominal amount of eco-friendly solution to lubricate through the tool • Eliminates the need to clean parts before painting, welding, or other processes • Minimizes health risks associated with chemical laden or slippery work conditions

SIGNOMAT PART STAMPING UNIT • Indexes to end of spindle, and uses the spindle assembly’s z-axis feed to apply characters to material • Capable of orienting characters 360º to match orientation of part within nest • Holds up to 36 individual characters • Stamps 1/2" (12 mm) numbers at a depth of 1/32" (1 mm)

PROCESS HEAVIER MATERIALS • New maximum capacity of up to 4" (100 mm) thick materials

THERMAL CUTTING BEVEL HEAD CUTTING AND DRILLING BYPRODUCT TRAY • Removable tray is complimented by a copper lined plenum chamber to minimize maintenance • Cart is easily removed via rollers and dumped for faster cleanup

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• Optional thermal cutting bevel head for both plasma and oxy-fuel cutting torches • Bevels up to 45º and rotates 360º • Can be fitted with either HPR-260 or HPR-400 plasma units from Hypertherm

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Peddinghaus Performs in Mexico Peddinghaus proudly partners with many of the largest fabricators within Latin America, and acknowledges the need for superior support, and after sales service. Peddinghaus punctuates their commitment to the region by continually investing in a regional office based in Monterrey, Mexico.

Peddinghaus’ participation in several major exhibitions in Latin America, TECMA and FABTECH Mexico, further illustrates their leadership within the region.

As the only international show in Mexico specializing strictly in the technology of machine tools, TECMA 2013 in Mexico City, Mexico (March) provided Peddinghaus the opportunity to showcase their talents to a diverse group of industry experts. Following TECMA, Peddinghaus exhibited at FABTECH Mexico in Monterrey (May). With over 8,000 visitors, FABTECH Mexico was abound with networking opportunities.

Featured both at TECMA and FABTECH Mexico was the Advantage-2 CNC beam drill line. Equipped with 4-axis carbide scribing, attendees recognized that the Advantage-2 sets the standard for CNC efficiency throughout Latin America as users rave about the accuracy and intelligence of the machine. Visitors were impressed by the automated processing of three spindles that can drill, mill, tap, countersink, and carbide scribe on all four sides of a profile.

The Advantage-2 CNC beam drill line has broken sales records at Peddinghaus as one of the fastest selling drill lines in the history of the firm.

Whether show attendees were structural steel fabricators, service centers, or manufacturers, Peddinghaus showed that they have the expertise and machine tool solution for numerous production needs.

Showcasing the understanding of each individual firm’s needs, Peddinghaus demonstrated to visitors how Peddinghaus can transform the way they fabricate. During TECMA and FABTECH Mexico, Peddinghaus was able to solidify relationships and create new partnerships with numerous fabricators from throughout Central America.

Peddinghaus is proud to have been a part of TECMA 2013 and FABTECH Mexico. As always, Peddinghaus continues to advance the industry with state of the art designs and user friendly software. Visit us next year as we exhibit new CNC machinery at numerous shows throughout Mexico.

For more information about Peddinghaus Latin America located in Monterrey, Mexico, contact: Jose Cavazos, International Sales Manager – jose-cavazos@peddinghaus.com

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DISCOVER PEDDINGHAUS LATIN AMERICA Peddinghaus Latin America began over seventeen years ago in response to the market's demand for a structural machine tool provider with world class service, support, and industry knowledge. With hundreds of installations throughout the region (including but not limited to Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Chile, Argentina), Peddinghaus has established itself as the undisputed equipment provider within the local marketplace.

Peddinghaus Latin America employs ten staff members at their Monterrey, Mexico location. This includes a sales team, field service technicians, service coordinators, and office administration. A local office means Peddinghaus customers receive unmatched service and support when they need it, in their native language.

The blend of service and sales in Latin America creates a winning combination. With customers including Corey in Mexico, Edyce in Chile, and Codeme in Brazil, Peddinghaus is the choice of some of the region's most advanced structural fabricators.

“Looking ahead, we see a bright future with many new opportunities for our customers and partners. Peddinghaus is always growing and changing. With that comes our responsibility to give each customer a taste of what Peddinghaus has to offer. We look forward to bringing the people of South America the service, support, and partnership that only Peddinghaus can provide,” states Jose (Pepe) Cavazos, International Sales Manager for Peddinghaus Latin America.

Jose (Pepe) Cavazos, International Sales Manager for Peddinghaus - Latin America

Manuel Salinas, Service Department Coordinator Latin America

“The ability to be close to our customers and fulfill their needs as fast as possible gives us a competitive advantage, and allows us to be the leader in service and support throughout Latin America,” states Manuel Salinas, Service Department Coordinator for Peddinghaus Latin America.

Peddinghaus values their partners throughout Latin America and is investing in their profitability by ensuring the best customer service possible. From Field Service Technicians stationed throughout the continent, to playing a critical role within many local industry events, Peddinghaus has established strong roots in Latin America and looks forward to watching customers prosper within the region, now, and into the future.

WELCOME RICARDO SACCO – REGIONAL SALES MANAGER, BRAZIL As the machine builder of choice throughout Mexico and South America, Peddinghaus continues to expand their Latin American support team. Recently, Ricardo Sacco was named the Regional Sales Manager for Brazil. As a Peddinghaus dealer for over sixteen years and native to Belo Horizonte in Minas Gerais, Brazil, Ricardo, recognizes the need for automation, and is thrilled about the opportunity to share his expertise. With a technical degree in mechanics and a degree in mechanical engineering, Ricardo’s extensive experience with heavy machinery will assist Peddinghaus customers in finding the right solution for their firm.

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Latin American Sales Manager Carlos Torres in Argentina with customer Imzama Potes Place. (L to R) Mr. Carlos Conte, Mr. Gonzalo Atchugarry, Mr. Carlos Torres, and Mrs. Adriana Atchugarry

Andrea Ramirez - Office Administrator

Victor Reyes - Field Service Technician based in Mexico

José Glafiro Cantú - Field Service Technician based in Mexico

Franciso Correa Brito - Field Service Technician based in Brazil

Carlos Lages - Field Service Technician based in Brazil

Tarcisio Furlan - Field Service Technician based in Brazil

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REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT:

Magnum – Yekaterinburg, Russia

The ability for Peddinghaus cross transfers to span several sections of roller conveyor provide a competitive advantage for Magnum.

The Evolution of Magnum (Far Left) Stolbov Alexander, Deputy of Chief Engineer of Machinery Dept., (2nd From Left) Chaschin Alexander, Chief Engineer, (Far Right) Shabiev Vadim, Operator of CNC Machines

Russia is a market filled with opportunities for structural fabricators.

An expansion of roads and railways is taking place, and soon to follow will be development in bridges, rail stations, and transmission towers. Although traditional demand for steel fabrication in Russia has been generated by the oil and gas industries, Russia is slated to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In preparation for the massive crowds of soccer fans from throughout the globe, Russia plans on rejuvenating it's infrastructure, refurbishing three existing stadiums, and building thirteen completely new stadiums to host the games.

It is safe to say that this is no small task for any market, however with a dedicated group of modernized fabricators Russia can rely upon local talent to achieve these great feats.

Located in Yekaterinburg, Russia, Magnum is a structural fabricator which stands ready to capture these opportunities. Utilizing the technology at their

Magnum didn't always enjoy the level of automation that they do today.

In 2009 the firm relied solely on manual drilling (via magnetic drills) and manual measurement methods. The addition of automation was necessary to increase production, and raise the quality of their final fabrications. By partnering with local distributor ViMens (Peddinghaus' local representative within Russia), Magnum chose to upgrade their facility with modern Peddinghaus equipment.

Like many fabricators, Magnum had an existing structure that would be used to shelter the new machinery. Space within this structure was not in great supply, and presented challenges when choosing the right equipment.

Within this building was a dense column line which separated the equipment from other parts of production. This would be no issue if this column line did not separate the area in which beams are fabricated, from the bay slated to contain processing equipment. In addition, the area opposite the fabricated beam area (on the other side of the new equipment bay) is where rolled sections are delivered. This means that material must be able to be transferred from either side of roller conveyor in order to feed into machinery. Furthermore, in order to utilize existing machinery, the new system needed to integrate successfully with current cutting solutions.

The Peddinghaus Roller FeedŠ material handling system provided the right amount of flexibility, and versatility to Magnum. By eliminating the need for a feeder carriage at the infeed of the system, material is freely transferred from either side of the roller conveyor, and into equipment. As a result, the existing band saw, which Magnum had on site, was easily integrated into the new layout.

disposal to gain market share, Magnum provides customers with unmatched service and a quality product.

Machinery that Provides Profits With the installation of an Advantage three spindle beam drill line, Liberator semi-automatic coping machine, and FDB-2500 plate processor, Magnum is now capable of processing 1,200 - 1,400 tons of structural steel and pressure vessel work within a given month.

The automatic beam drilling machine has replaced the manual layout and drilling of yesterday's facility. This not only increases capacity and reduces operating costs, but accuracy is vastly more precise.

In addition to faster drill production, manual coping has gone by the wayside as the Ocean Liberator now applies CNC automation to the process of cutting block copes, flange thins, rat holes, and more. An economic, yet versatile alternative to fully automated coping systems, the Ocean Liberator allows operators to station material, and engage CNC cutting procedures with limited intervention.

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Peddinghaus Shows Support in India Throughout 2013, Peddinghaus has taken the steps to show support for steel fabrication markets around the globe. With a strong and ever expanding market in India, Peddinghaus branched out and visited two new shows to exhibit CNC technology in both the machinery and software realms.

TEKLA USERS MEETING INDIA 2013

The Peddinghaus drilling system seamlessly integrates with existing cutting solutions, and allows for flexible material handling opportunities.

Tekla Users Meeting India took place April 3rd – 6th in Trivadum, India.

Numerous exhibitors and attendees alike attended to see what new innovations Tekla had to offer in 2013. Peddinghaus was a proud participant at the Tekla Users Meeting India. By showcasing how Peddinghaus software, Raptor, integrates with Tekla utilizing direct import capabilities, Peddinghaus made an impression on customers from all over India.

During an exclusive presentation about Raptor, attendees experienced the ease of importing components from a BIM model, complete with all scribe marks. With many detailers already using Tekla Structures and many steel fabricators following suit, attendees discovered the ease of integrating Raptor into their workplace and the benefits to doing so.

As a proud sponsor of Tekla Users Meeting India and a business partner of Tekla, Peddinghaus believes it is important to enlighten and educate customers throughout the globe about the benefits of using Tekla in conjunction with Raptor software offered exclusively by Peddinghaus. With successful installations spanning the world, Raptor impressed attendees at the 2013 Tekla Users Meeting India.

BLECH INDIA 2013 April 17th – 20th, the metropolitan city of Mumbai, India became the home of Blech India 2013. With steel fabricators traveling across India to attend the exhibition, the 2013 Blech India show was a huge success.

The Peddinghaus FDB-2500 allows for faster production of plate profiles than ever before.

To complement the structural lines now in production, the FDB-2500 provides a steady stream of detail components to fitters and welders.

More than Machinery - Local Service and Support is Number One Without superior customer service, equipment cannot reach its full potential. Working closely with Peddinghaus Corporation, ViMens maintains seven local offices in Russia, including sites within Moscow, St. Petersburg, Chelyabinsk, Domodedovo, Minsk, Yekaterinburg, and Rostov-on-Don. Beyond these offices, ViMens staff boasts ten Peddinghaus certified field service technicians, supported by a localized senior customer service representative direct from Peddinghaus Corporation. These factors combined with locally supplied spare parts and consumables provide a winning combination for Magnum and other Peddinghaus fabricators within the region.

Peddinghaus was honored to be an exhibitor at the 2013 India Blech and show customers what Peddinghaus is all about. As a new exhibitor to the event, Peddinghaus took the opportunity to educate attendees about the CNC technology available from Peddinghaus.

Built with strength, durability, and pride, attendees quickly saw the benefits Peddinghaus machinery could bring to their fabrication facility.

Many attendees were interested in the technology but concerned about the support from across the globe. Once learning about on-site service and 24/7 support center, customers were sold on Peddinghaus customer care. Attendees learned that when push comes to shove, Peddinghaus will always be there to support customers and partners no matter the situation.

Overall Blech India and Tekla Users Meeting India brought Peddinghaus great success. By making new connections and seeing some old familiar faces, Peddinghaus was proud to be able to showcase their support and dedication to the ever expanding market of India.

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FUN FACT: The term “Raptor” refers to a bird of prey. Using keen senses, Raptors are well known for hunting from the air.

LATEST ADDITIONS TO RAPTOR: • Batch Nesting • Inventory Management Tools • Peddimat File Import

SOFT WARE UPDATE The latest in Peddinghaus software, Raptor, is designed to optimize the programming, and production of Peddinghaus equipment. Although the platform has only been recently released, development of Raptor has been expansive. With several new engineers joining the Advanced Software Development Department, Peddinghaus continues to invest in the future of Raptor. The Raptor philosophy is simple – respond to the needs of customers, and push the limits of what software can offer the modern fabricator.

Welcome to Raptor – the Latest in CAD/CAM Software from Peddinghaus: Raptor is designed to be completely customizable to meet the needs of each unique installation.

With modules designed to import; modify, inspect, create; or export, Raptor allows for powerful programming in each step of the file production process.

Batch nest parts for production.

IMPORT MODULES Import Modules of Raptor Software include the DSTV Import Module, and the Tekla API Module.

DSTV files can be imported into Raptor using the DSTV Import Module. This module gives the fabricator the ability to import existing data for parts files, as exported from a common BIM platform, and prepare them for use on a machine. Enhancements can be applied to files during the import process in order to streamline the programming and part production process.

For fabricators using Tekla Structures, a more comprehensive data import is available. Designed exclusively for Tekla Structures, the Tekla API Module is a direct link between Raptor, and a Tekla model.

Import directly from Tekla.

Using two way communication with Tekla software, the importation of file data is more complete, and more accurate than any other method available. As opposed to importing a file which has been translated into a standard file type, the Raptor Tekla API Module has access to all information within a Tekla model, and can make rational decisions about the file generation process. This is most useful when generating programs with scribing or coping requirements.

MODIFY, INSPECT, CREATE

Seamless programming within the 3D module.

Part files are imported into the 3D Module of Raptor for inspection, and/or modification. This means that all of the information imported, whether it was brought in via the Tekla API Module, or the DSTV Import Module, are viewed in 3D, and manipulated as desired. Hole locations, cope locations, scribe data, and cut locations can all be modified within the 3D module.

If you don’t use BIM, have access to BIM, or don’t use DSTV – that’s no problem. All parts files can be easily designed and created within Raptor’s 3D module using an intuitive user interface.

In addition to creating part files, the 3D module of Raptor is also capable of batch nesting part files for available inventory. Fabricators can input stock into Raptor. Raptor can then be used to batch nest existing part files on available materials. This means faster programming, and optimized material utilization.

EXPORT MODULES

Easily add or edit scribe data.

Once part data has been created and evaluated within Raptor’s 3D Module, it can be exported for operation on an array of equipment. There are two scenarios in which this can be accomplished – using a CNC postprocessor, or using the Peddimat Export Module.

If a machine has had a postprocessor developed for it, Raptor can output files for that machine with no intermediary modules.

For machines running legacy versions of Peddinghaus Software, a Peddimat Export Module is available.

The Peddimat Export Module gives Raptor's 3D Module the ability to create a Peddimat file using the data interpreted, or created within Raptor. In addition to providing the ability to export Peddimat files, this compatibility module now also provides the ability to import Peddimat files. This is ideal for fabricators looking to process older files already designed in Peddimat on their latest Raptor driven equipment.

Expansive shape libraries available for streamlined programming.

Stay tuned to www.peddinghaus.com/raptor for further details!

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PEDDINGHAUS WELCOMES

IMPACT Machinery – Australia/New Zealand Distributor Peddinghaus Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of IMPACT Machinery as distributor for Peddinghaus products in Australia and New Zealand. Although a new firm, IMPACT Machinery is no stranger to Peddinghaus or the structural steel fabrication industry in Australia and New Zealand..

Owned and operated by partners Darren Harmsworth and Robby Clark, IMPACT Machinery offers years of experience within the machine tool sector, and an intimate knowledge of Peddinghaus machinery and support.

Robby and Darren have grown a reputation for helping fabricators find competitive solutions in order to compete in a complex, globalized marketplace. Many Peddinghaus customers from the region have worked with Darren and Robby in the past and have benefitted from their cost cutting approach to productivity. Peddinghaus is proud of the new partnership and looks forward to watching IMPACT Machinery continue to grow as a one stop shop for Peddinghaus technology, spare parts, consumables, and support within the region.

WEBSITE: http://www.impactmachinery.com.au/ Darren Harmsworth (left) and Robby Clark (right) have created Impact Machinery to focus on the needs of structural fabricators in Australia and New Zealand.

IMPACT Machinery PO Box 5970, Brendale BC, QLD Australia 4500 Tel: +61 478196501 CONTACT: Darren@impactmachinery.com.au Robby@impactmachinery.com.au Tel: +61 432 545 801

(L to R) Darren Harmsworth of Impact Machinery, Pascal Peters of Peddinghaus, Frank Van Scaijik of John Jones Steel, and Anton Peddinghaus of Peddinghaus Corporation at the recent NASCC in St. Louis, Missouri - USA.

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GETTING TO KNOW…

Andy Fritz Checkout Supervisor At Peddinghaus, customer satisfaction is priority number 1.

This means that before the machine leaves it's point of production, quality control must take place in both the manufacture of the components, as well as the performance of the product.

With decades of experience at Peddinghaus, Andy Fritz, Checkout Supervisor, is responsible for ensuring that each machine leaving the Bradley, IL headquarters is ready for final installation.

Andy, can you please tell us a little about your background. How did you come to your role at Peddinghaus? Before starting at Peddinghaus I graduated with an Associates and a Bachelors degree. After graduation I received invaluable experience at a medical equipment company in the quality control department. I brought that experience with me to Peddinghaus where I started in the Assembly Department. After eight years assembling machines, I moved to the Checkout Department as a technician running diagnostics on machines. Nine years ago I was promoted to Checkout Supervisor and I have been at this position ever since. With a background in quality control, I help to insure every machine is shipped in pristine operating condition.

What is a typical day like in the Checkout Department?

Each day we work to insure Peddinghaus machines meet all deadlines and quality standards before shipping to the customer. Checkout employees perform electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting to ensure the highest quality machine possible for delivery. Each machine goes through at least 40 hours of intensive testing before it is approved for shipping to customers across the globe.

Senior checkout technician, Jeremy Aubertin (pictured left) is one of the qualified staff that Andy works with in the Peddinghaus checkout department.

From drill lines to plate processors, the Peddinghaus checkout department ensures that each machine leaves Peddinghaus facility shop floor ready for production at the customer’s site.

However, at Peddinghaus it’s all about flexibility, and we do what we need to do to get the job done. Sometimes that means completing items that don’t directly impact checking out a machine such as customer testing. If you come to Bradley for a tour and want to see a machine process a certain intricate part that you fabricate on a daily basis, the person running the machine is most likely from the Checkout Department.

What would you say makes the Checkout Department unique?

Every employee of the checkout department is quality oriented and truly cares that the installation of the machine goes smoothly and the customer receives a reliable product. We run all aspects and functions of each machine, drilling, burning, punching, etc. Electrical tests are performed and the results are logged onto the machine checklist. We perform these tests and many more first and foremost for the customers benefit. A machine will not be released from checkout for shipment until it is 100% functional and ready for daily operation in a fabrication shop environment.

What is the most important role of the Checkout Department when it comes to machine function?

The most important job of the Checkout Department is to ensure the overall quality of the machine, guaranteeing dependability well into the future. We are basically the quality assurance department employed for customer benefit. Our main goal is to guarantee that all parts of the machine run seamlessly before it arrives at the customer’s shop.

How would you say Peddinghaus’ fabrication technology has evolved since you started with Peddinghaus?

Many aspects of the machines have been enhanced since I have started at Peddinghaus. The controls have advanced immensely since the small single color CNC screens of the past. The new PC based full Windows® interface utilizes 19" touch screen technology to run each machine.

Drilling with high speed steel drill bits and water based coolant was common not too many years ago. Carbide drilling, face milling, countersinking, tapping, and the addition of tool changers have been a great addition to Peddinghaus machinery in recent years. All of these things were unheard of for fabrication machinery when I first started in the business.

After being with Peddinghaus for 23 years, what would you say makes Peddinghaus, Peddinghaus?

Peddinghaus offers a stable environment with great employees that work as a team and are dedicated to coming up with new products and technology.

There is never a boring day and always a challenge ahead! Peddinghaus is a company that really takes care of their employees and more importantly, their customers.

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FABTECH returns yet again to the Windy City, Chicago, Illinois this upcoming November 18th-21st. Taking place within the expansive McCormick Place exhibition center, located on the shoreline of Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago, FABTECH is North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event. Structural fabricators, service centers, manufacturers, and more recognize this exhibition as a global forum for all things steel, and this year will be no different.

WITNESS AN UNPRECEDENTED PEDDINGHAUS PRESENTATION Located just an hour south of the city, the team at Peddinghaus’ corporate headquarters has been preparing a lineup of technology which will prove to be second to none. Peddinghaus’ presence will be uncontested yet again as Chicago sets the stage for cutting edge technology to perform.

Innovations on display within Peddinghaus’ booth (#S945) are slated to include:

• The NEW HSFDB-2500/C Plate Processor – an all new plate processing innovation from Peddinghaus (see page 12 for details)

• The Ring of Fire plasma coper / thermal processor

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• The Advantage-2 drill line

• The Zeman robotic welding system

• The 410-DGA band saw and Tool Division band saw product line