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A PEDDINGHAUS PUBLICATION FOR FABRICATORS MAKING TODAY’S SKYLINE POSSIBLE The PeddiWriter Layout Marking System – Cut Costs, Increase Efficiency PAGE 10 The Anglemaster-HD Angle Line – A Smarter, Faster, Stronger Solution PAGE 14 GEM Buildings – A Steady Stream of Automation PAGE 16 The HSFDB Plate Processor – The Perfect Combination of Speed and Strength PAGE 18 Pascal Peters’ Fantastic Voyage PAGE 20 The Zeman Steel Beam Assembler – The Way of the Future PAGE 22 Getting to Know Ken Coulter, Vice President of Engineering PAGE 26 NASCC 2013 – Nobody Does the NASCC Like Peddinghaus! PAGE 28 VOLUME 43 | SPRING 2013 JT Steel Automation – The Answer to Staying Competitive PAGE 6 Laurel Machine Co. Machine Shop to Fab Shop PAGE 8 Koenig Ironworks Big Production in the Big Apple PAGE 4

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SFR Volume 43 - The Peddinghaus Steel Fabricators' Review is a magazine published by Peddinghaus Corporation - the acknowledged global leader in the manufacture of Steel Fabricating equipment. The magazine chronicles not only structural steel fabricators but steel service centers, and manufacturers that use Peddinghaus equipment including: beam drill lines, angle lines, automatic copers, plate processors, ironworkers, and band saws. These punching, drilling, coping, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting machines are employed to cut costs, enhance efficiency, and generate profits from a wide array of industries. The Steel Fabricators' Review also covers many leading BIM, Nesting, and MRP software techniques for use with Peddinghaus CNC equipment and also discusses other processes such as painting, shot blasting, welding, and more!

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A PEDDINGHAUS PUBLICATION FOR FABRICATORS MAKING TODAY’S SKYLINE POSSIBLE

The PeddiWriter Layout Marking System – Cut Costs, Increase Efficiency PAGE 10

The Anglemaster-HD Angle Line – A Smarter, Faster, Stronger Solution PAGE 14

GEM Buildings – A Steady Stream of Automation PAGE 16

The HSFDB Plate Processor – The Perfect Combination of Speed and Strength PAGE 18

Pascal Peters’ Fantastic Voyage PAGE 20

The Zeman Steel Beam Assembler – The Way of the Future PAGE 22

Getting to Know Ken Coulter, Vice President of Engineering PAGE 26

NASCC 2013 – Nobody Does the NASCC Like Peddinghaus! PAGE 28

V O L U M E 4 3 | S P R I N G 2 0 1 3

JT Steel

Automation – The Answer to Staying CompetitivePAGE 6

LaurelMachine Co.

Machine Shop toFab ShopPAGE 8

KoenigIronworks

Big Production in the Big ApplePAGE 4

F R O M T H E E D I T O R2 STEEL FABRICATORS’ REVIEW SPRING 2013

Lyle Menke

NASCC Conference – A Historical Perspective In 1990, I had just celebrated my 10th anniversary with Peddinghaus Corporation, andin the early spring, our Marketing/Sales team was preparing to attend one of the firstNASCC conferences. This one was in Kansas City at the Convention Center.

I remember it vividly because this was the first conference where LIVE fabricationmachinery was exhibited to the attendees. Peddinghaus exhibited a state-of-the-artstructural drill/saw combination live on the show floor.

In 1990, this was a bold move by the AISC to open up the conference to a trade showformat. But as the succeeding years reveal, we now reap the benefits of those early trend setters.

The NASCC is the premier international event for steel construction. There is no other trade show orconference that is dedicated to our industry. One can walk the trade show today and experience newtechnologies in formats from bolting to software to galvanizing to machine tools. When you consider thetop flight educational meetings/presentations, it quickly becomes a one stop center for the steel industry.

Everything you ever wanted to know about steel construction – is answered here.

Hooray for LegosToday, I’m going to depart from my usual take on the industry. My wife and I have been blessed with a wonderful family. Even though our four kids are grown, my wife and I now have the best ofboth worlds: grandkids!!!

When I observe my four grandkids playing, there is one toy that they alllove (and clamor for) – LEGOS!

Legos are the unique toys with multiple pieces that combine imagination, creativity, ability to follow instructions/diagrams and fun! What is the ultimate

result? The kids BUILD things!

The end result is invaluable – kids learn the value of construction. The mathematics and physics of building are simplified into clicking small blocks together. From building a solid foundation and supporting brace structures to esthetic windows and balconies – the whole construction package is addressed… and each kid enthusiastically displays his finished project.

I’m not an educator, but in my humble opinion, we need to keep today’s kids engaged in this type of activity. They will become the next generation of architects, engineers, software experts, and machine designers. Everything is included that we need to keep the steel constructionindustry strong into the next generation.

NASCC in St. Louis – Peddinghaus Wants to Talk to YOU!Visit our Booth; it’s number 405, near the front entrance.

Attend our Networking Event on Wednesday, April 17th at the Renaissance Grand Hotel.

Join us on our Harley Networking Tour that kick starts on April 12th from Bradley, IL.

Sit down and enjoy a beverage with us, and let’s talk. Let’s talk steel construction. What keeps youawake at night? What machine would make your shop more productive? How can you compete in atight market?

We may not have all the answers, but from our global perspective, we all speak the same language… steel!

1903 – 2013: Peddinghaus Celebrates 110 Years

It is quite a distinction for any organization to mark 110 years in existence. Occasionally, you will learn of a school orchurch that has reached this landmark, but rarely doyou hear of family owned businesses that achievethis distinction.

Peddinghaus is one of those companies. Along withFord Motor Company, Peddinghaus celebrates 110years of business in 2013… and is still thriving!

What is the key to success? It’s pretty simple: adedication to our customers and the industry that we serve.

In 2013, we will visit this topic often. It is rare that a family owned business successfully overcomes the economic, geopolitical, and financial challengesof 110 years. Through four generations of familyleadership, Peddinghaus is officially classified asone of those rare, special firms.

Around the World in 80 Days – with PeddinghausOh yeah, we didn’t just visit partners in the USA.Just like the intrepid explorer, Phineas Phogg, wetraveled “Around the World in 80 Days”.

Lyle and I took off weeks ago from Bradley tovisit our customers all over the world. FromNew Zealand to Europe to Australia to the USA– and EVERYWHERE in between… our trustyballoon and basket carried us far and wide.

You will have to watch the video of our flightand customer visits. It was a pretty harrowingtrip – but also pretty funny. I hope you canattend our NASCC Networking Dinner onWednesday night for our “movie premier”.

The “Spirit of Partnership” At every NASCC conference,Peddinghaus proves why it isthe industry leader in tech-nology, networking, andpartnerships.

Success in the steel con-struction industry requiresthe basics – business savvy,solid craftsmanship, fabricationshop productivity. But there is an intangible that is just as important to the success of yourbusiness – effective business partners.

Peddinghaus is that partner. From productivemachine technology to shop layout expertise tosuperior customer service – Peddinghaus is withyou for the long haul.

We know the industry – and we share ourknowledge with our partners.

The Pursuit of HappynessPeddinghaus’ networking dinner brings youone of the greatest motivational andinspirational speakers of our era – Chris Gardner.

His story is the basis for the smash-hitmovie, The Pursuit of Happynessfeaturing Will Smith. Homeless,and with a young son, Chrisloses everything: his job andtheir home.

But Chris doesn’t give up; hesummons his inner strength, business savvy, and genuineenthusiasm, and sets off to obtainan internship – and finally a full timeposition – as a stockbroker. Chris displays initiative and forward thinkingto prove his mettle.

The story of Chris Gardner will touch yoursoul, as you learn the basics of success:Never lose sight of your goal… never give up.

The “Spirit of Networking”

As a fabricator, how do you learn more about our industry? By networking with otherfabricators… who can make that happen for you? Peddinghaus!

Peddinghaus sponsors our annual NASCC networking dinner this year on April 17th. Our dinner will feature the best entertainmentfor the industry... so don’t miss out!

Chris Gardner and John Pinette headline our events for Wednesday night. Food, Fun,Fantastic motivation – we’ve got you covered all night long.

Continued on page 12

Anton Peddinghaus

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FROM THE CEOThe “Spirit of Peddinghaus” at the NASCCWelcome to St. Louis and the NASCC conference sponsored by the AmericanInstitute of Steel Construction!

St. Louis has a proud history in aviation! The Spirit of St. Louis, piloted byCharles Lindbergh, made the first solo transcontinental flight from New YorkCity to Paris on May 20th, 1927. The aircraft was named after the city of St. Louis, as its citizens supported the building of this airplane financially aswell as in the national media.

You know me by now! What better way to honor the NASCC city of St. Louis andall of our wonderful customers than by visiting them via air… not by airplane –but by HOT AIR BALLOON! Yep, we landed right on their property, said hello –and checked to see how their Peddinghaus machines were running.

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This city with such rich history in steel construction continues to reinvent itself. Manystructures for commercial or real estate continueto receive internal refurbishments that maintainthe legacy of the structure, while modernizingaesthetics and functionality. Located in the heart of Queens, just across the East River fromManhattan, Koenig Iron Works has played acritical role in New York fabrication since 1907.Koenig’s design, fabrication (miscellaneous aswell as structural), and erection team are taskedwith projects that provide challenges from botha technical, and production standpoint.

Taking a Bite out of the Big AppleBarry Leistner, President and CEO, is the thirdgeneration of family management at KoenigIron Works. Koenig was originally founded byBarry's grandfather in the city over a centuryearlier with a staff of only seven. Today the firmemploys over twenty office workers and fiftyshop floor employees. Due to the unique natureof many refurbishments or structural remodels,Koenig even employs a full time black smith forornamental iron and miscellaneous fabricationapplications.

Koenig’s history with CNC automation beganin 2004 with the installation of a BDL-760three spindle drill line in tandem with band saw,however their relationship with Peddinghausstarted much earlier. “Our first machine was anold mechanical 210 ironworker. We purchasedthis machine over thirty years ago and it stillruns to this day. It is a perfect example of thequality and strength of the Peddinghausmachines,” states Barry.

KOENIG IRON WORKS – NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA

Big Production in the Big Apple

L to R: Pete Demarco (Shop Foreman), Barry Leistner (President and CEO), and Nick Morisset (Executive Vice President) of Koenig Iron Works.

There are many ways to describe New York City - The Big Apple, The City That Never Sleeps, The City So

Nice They Named It Twice. New York is also a city filled with internationally recognized civic icons —

Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and Wall Street to name a few. Over eight million people call New York

City home, and are proud of the heritage which this international city boasts. Part of this heritage, is a

long history of iconic skyscrapers and architecture. From 1908-1974 New York City held the world record

for the tallest buildings in the world, including the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building. These

towering titans are only one chapter in New York’s history of architecture; a prologue to deeper seated

architectural development that starts on the inside.

Antique iron, such as this hand made European gate from the 1700s, adds history to the already iconic refurbishments that Koenig performs.

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As business has evolved at Koenig, the desire to revolutionize production was apparent, andthe need to increase productivity, and versatility continued to grow. It was time to write the next chapter in production for the firm, and theAdvantage-2 drill line from Peddinghaus was the perfect solution for Koenig.

Accelerating Production with NewTechnologyWith no space to spare, the shop at Koenig is the perfect example of a fabricator located in anurban jungle. Although the facility in Queensallows for greater flexibility than Koenig’s previousmulti-story Manhattan production complex, floorspace stays at a premium. The smaller footprint of the Advantage-2, paired with the productioncapabilities of the machine have proven to be a perfect fit for the team at Koenig. Installed in place of the previous BDL-760 drill and sawing system, the Advantage-2’s conveyor spans three production bays, and passes through an interior wall of the building.

The change in technology from the previousBDL-760 drill line allows for bigger beams thanever before. Nick Morisset, Executive VicePresident of the firm describes the change inproduction as a result of their latest investment,“we need to have steel moving through ourshop, otherwise the whole facility gets boggeddown. The faster drill allows us to tackle larger

sections than the older one due to its speed, andbigger operating envelope. We are processingbeams that before would have been outsourced.”

Barry further elaborates by stating, “we can bid bigger jobs with confidence using our newmachine. When you sub-out work you lose control of the project. Now we stay in control ofquality, and delivery times.”

The Advantage-2 drill line at Koenig is equipped with 4-axis scribing, powered byRaptor software. This powerful combinationallows Tekla information to be imported directlyinto Peddinghaus software and processed on the machine. Layout marks for copes and weldsare automatically generated as a result, furtherexpediting production at Koenig. This technologycombined with high speed carbide drillingmeans faster production than ever before.“Sections that used to take 20 minutes are now taking 6 to 7 to drill on the new machinebecause of the technology. The new machine islike night and day compared to the older one,”states Nick.

Investing in the FutureBarry and his team see no signs of slowing down.The firm continues to capture momentum byinvesting in technology that improves the firm.Barry attests to this as he describes recent acqui-sitions that benefit the company, “we just placedan order for a new Anglemaster that allows us to

punch and shear flat bar so we can make connections faster. Speed allows us to betterserve the customer.” By reinventing production,Koenig secures their place as one of the mostmodern fabricators in an iconic city.

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The small workspace of Koenig's facility makes the Peddinghaus equipment a perfect fit for their production needs.

The very first Peddinghaus machine Koenig had purchased was aused mechanical iron worker - first built in 1964!!!

The Advantage-2 drill line and material handling spans severalsmall production bays, and passes through multiple openings toaccommodate the tight space at Koenig.

With the newer, faster, and more advanced automation of theAdvantage-2 drill line, Koenig can now tackle larger sections thanever before and minimize the need to outsource structural work.

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Necessity is the Mother of InventionJerry Taylor, President of JT Steel, recounts how the firm began over 30 years ago. It was the end of a severe economic recession which spanned from 1980 to 1983 and the structural steel industry wasreeling from the effects of high unemployment and low GDP. As the recession began to dissipate, hardworking laborers, such as Jerry Taylor, continued to find themselves searching for employment. Thebirth of JT Steel was an act of necessity during this time of economic change and uncertainty.

“I was out of work, and looking for a job in early 1983 when I started JT Steel with $230. My fatherhelped me get a loan on a portable welder and it went from there,” reminisces Jerry with a smile, “I started doing anything I could with that welder. Our big break was a small structural job refurbishinga pizza place for just over $2,000 and we took off.”

From Start-Up to Major PlayerFrom that first $2,000 project, JT Steel continued to serve partners of all shapes and sizes, growing astheir partners grew in size and scope. “Our customers are never too small,” states Jerry, “in fact thediverse range of project sizes that we entertain is what makes us unique. From a single clip angle to amulti-story structure, we make sure our client gets what they need.”

JT Steel’s “can-do” attitude has endured over three decades of business, and sustained a corporate culture that thrives on innovation. “Change is necessary to stay competitive, and continue to serve ourcustomers,” states Jerry, “speed is what our customers want, so efficiency is our goal. That is why JT Steel began to investigate automation.” With this in mind, Jerry and his team began to explore waysto reduce lead times, and minimize overhead costs to better serve their core group of clients.

“When we started out we had one small truck and a portable welder. The next step was a mechanicalironworker and stick welders. Now wire-feed welding equipment, and Peddinghaus automation is whatwe rely upon. With our Peddinghaus we really went from the stone age to modern technology,” statesJerry. “In construction things move so fast, you don’t have time to drill the holes or layout the materialthe way you used to. This industry is automated. In order to step into this century, you have automate,or else you are going to be left behind. At JT Steel we believe in being simply the best when it comes tocustomer satisfaction, and that is what we offer with our Peddinghaus machines.”

L to R: Mike Arnold (Vice President), Jerry Taylor (President), and Dustin Walk (Production Manager) of JT Steel.

Located in the western part of the USA, Utah is

home to wide open spaces, mountain ranges, and

a culture that has sparked one of the most rapid

growth rates of any state in the union. A state

that has continually bounced back from the

impact of every modern business recession,

Utah's resilience can be exemplified by firms

such as JT Steel of West Jordan. JT Steel's story

is one of true grit, and willpower.

JT STEEL – WEST JORDAN, UTAH, USA

Automation – The Answer to Staying Competitive

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The Method Behind the MachineryDustin Walk, Production Manager of JT Steel describes their ascent into automation, “The OceanAvenger was our first big investment in technology. Changing from magnetic drills and hand layout toautomation at first was a little bit scary. After having seen the automation work and experiencing howefficient it was, it was without a doubt the right move for us.”

After seeing the results of the Ocean Avenger, JT Steel realized that automation was the answer to staying competitive in today's marketplace. It was obvious that the next step for the team was moretechnology. This has allowed them to stay ahead of the industry standard for efficiency.

“Having seen what the Avenger was able to do, we had the confidence to invest further in a three spindledrill with saw and four axis scribing. This has really increased our production even beyond what theAvenger has done for us. With the new Advantage-2 drill line, things are moving through the shop a lotfaster than ever before. It’s really amazing to see what our shop guys can now do in a shift. As a result ofour equipment we are capable of processing approximately 150 tons of steel in a single forty hour workweek,” states Dustin.

Even though production is now driven by a three spindle carbide drill line, complete with tool changers and automatic scribing, the Avenger still plays a useful role in production for miscellaneousitems such as detail components, and odd shapes. These two machines complement each other perfectlyat JT Steel.

Aiming to be the BestJerry Taylor’s dream has become reality. What started as an idea to make ends meet has evolved into acompany capable of achieving great feats. With an impressive project list that includes Zion’s Bank Basketball Center (home of the Utah Jazz Basketball Team), and the Brigham Young University baseballstadium, JT Steel continues to add to this legacy moving forward. Beyond technology, JT Steel’s successcan be attributed to a desire to be “simply the best”.

Jerry Taylor says it all when he states, “It’s all about service, it’s all about taking care of the customer, andat JT Steel we strive to do this better than anyone else. When you are the best, there is no need to worryabout your future – you will always be around, and will always have business. That’s why every day weaim to be the best in the industry, and we continue to pursue this goal with the investments we make intechnology, and talent.”

The Advantage-2 drill line from Peddinghaus allows JT Steel to process as much as 150 tons per 40 hour week.

The Advantage-2 drill line is powered by Peddinghaus’ very own 3Dsoftware - Raptor.

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The Ocean Avenger complements the new Peddinghaus system byallowing for the automation of detail component, and unique shapeprocessing.

The underside scribing unit of the Advantage-2 expedites the production of manually cut copes, and welded connections by providing automated layout.

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LAUREL MACHINE COMPANY – MOUNT BRADDOCK, PENNSYLVANIA – USA

Machine Shop to Fab Shop

A step into Laurel Machine’s facility reveals aworld dictated by precision equipment. CNClathes, mills, shears, and presses of a wide variety adorn the halls of the firm which has longbeen known for their machine shop capabilities.As clientele came to acknowledge Laurel as acompany with a reputation for quality and on-time delivery, they began to ask for morefrom their trusted supplier. John Novak, ownerof Laurel Machine Company, describes this further when he states, “We started out as amachine shop, but when our customers came torecognize the quality of work we were doing,they started to ask for us to process more andmore aspects of each project. This includedassemblies that would support the machinedparts we were processing. That is how we gotintroduced to the world of structural steel.”

Fine Tuning Fabrication ProductionWith a strong knowledge of machining for an array of requirements, structural steel was afairly basic task for the skilled team at Laurel.With 50 - 53 employees throughout the facilityat any given point in time, the firm hadacquired several pieces of basic equipment toaccommodate the production of angle and flatbar. As work continued to aggregate, Laurelfound themselves processing 1,000 tons of flat bar and angle on an annual basis using acombination of manual labor, six ironworkersand several band saws on two shifts. As laborrequirements continued to grow within thisrealm, Laurel Machine Company decided it was time to search for an automated solution tothe situation.

John discusses how they found the solution tothis problem with Peddinghaus, “Our localequipment dealer, Gary Danley of DemmlerMachinery, approached us and recommendedthat we explore an angle line from Peddinghaus.We researched our options and chose theRevolution Anglemaster due to its speed andversatility. We are now running the parts thatused to be processed on our ironworkers andsaws on the Peddinghaus machine. As opposedto running staff on two shifts for the saws, andone ten hour shift a day for the ironworkers, wenow have the machine operator on a single eighthour shift to do the same work.”

L to R: David Novak and John Novak, Owners of Laurel Machine Company.

Laurel Machine was founded in 1986 by John Novak and his brother David in Mount Braddock, Pennsylvania.

A job shop by nature, Laurel focuses on specialized work from an array of industries. Whether it’s parts for the

circuit breaker industry, or replacement parts for the coal mining industry, Laurel has the talent and technology to

exceed customers’ expectations.

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The Revolution Anglemaster from Peddinghausallows Laurel Machine company to process theirentire range of flat bar (their requirements rangefrom 1/4" thick to 3/4" thick [6mm to 19mm])and angle (their requirements range from 2"x 2"x 1/4" to 8"x 6" x 5/8" [50mm x 50mm x 6mmto 200mm x 152mm x 16mm]) with CNCaccuracy. Additionally, typical production consists of components with two to three holesizes per section, which is easily accommodatedby the machine’s triple tool punch press.

“Being a job shop we process many differenttypes of work every day, and the versatility ofthe Peddinghaus far exceeded anything else thatwas out there. The ability for the machine toprocess flats and angles of such a variety of sizesand hole size combinations is a huge help forus,” states John.

Labor Shortage to Lead Times,Peddinghaus Provides the SolutionJust as with many other firms, Laurel pridesthemselves on the talent and skill of their work-force. This team boasts a low turnover withmany of the staff working 15-20 years with thecompany. Unfortunately, new talent is growingharder and harder to come by in today’s world.An added benefit of the Revolution Anglemasterfrom Peddinghaus is that it allows Laurel tomake better use of existing labor, and alleviatesthe need to search for new staff in today’s com-petitive hiring environment. “It’s hard to findanybody out there to do this kind of work. Thismachine virtually eliminates having to look forthose people, and allows us to put our existingstaff on tasks that require skills that can't beautomated. This machine is now doing work,

which in the past, took 6-8 of our staff to do,”states John.

John adds that these team members have notbeen eliminated, but are now moved to tasksthat allow Laurel to absorb the higher produc-tion of the Peddinghaus machine. As lead timescontinue to shrink, demand only grows andLaurel is ready to tackle projects in a steadfastmanner. “We recently had a project which wasvery fast paced, and would typically take us 2-3days to process manually. Our operator alreadyhad the program on hand, and was able toprocess the parts in 2-3 hours. This is the typeof turnaround that our customers need to dotheir job, and at Laurel Machine Company, wemake that happen!” exclaims John.

BEFORE: Six ironworkers and a team of six to eight workers.

AFTER: One Revolution Anglemaster to process all angle and flat bar requirements.

BEFORE: Multiple band saws operating on two shifts

Laurel Machine Company processes 1,000 tons of angle and flat barannually.

Final product awaiting shipment to customers after galvanizing.

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INDEPENDENT TOP TORCH• Multi-axis articulating torch for marking on the

top of profile, top flange, and bottom flange• Completely independent from the underside

marking system for simultaneous marking• X-axis motion independent from material drive rollers

SIEMENS ELECTRONICS• All electronics on the PeddiWriter are

state-of-the-art Siemens solutions• 10 year spare parts guarantee

INDEPENDENT BOTTOM TORCH• For marking on the bottom of a profile• Completely independent from the top torch mechanism• X-axis motion independent from material drive rollers• Mark using both torches simultaneously with ease

THE PEDDIWRITER CNC LAYOUT MARKING SYSTEM

CUTCOSTS, INCREASEEFFICIENCY, IMPROVEACCURACY, SUCCEEDIN TODAY’S MARKET!

CONTINUOUS SURFACE DETECTION• Eliminate the need to apply redundant torch

probe sequences• Mechanical surface detection maintains proper

torch standoff while marking throughout a program

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HYPERTHERM ARCWRITING• Industry leading plasma marking technology• 2 units, each mounted on the machine for

minimized footprint• Superior speed and versatility – marks twice as fast

as carbide milling

SIEMENS CONTROL• Robust and intuitive user interface• Allows for modern remote assistance and

webcam technology for fast and painless troubleshooting

ELIMINATE YESTERDAY'S LAYOUT PROBLEMS

Within some of today’s fab shop facilities, you may find an army of layout

personnel – equipped with t-squares, prints of assemblies, and soap stone

marking tools. This is common practice throughout the industry, and rightly

so. Few options were previously available that focused solely on the fit up

requirements of today’s structural fabricators.

Until now…

INNOVATE WITH TOMORROW’S LAYOUT MARKING ADVANTAGE

Eliminate the manual layout of structural sections with the PeddiWriter. The

perfect combination of speed and strength, the PeddiWriter applies modern

technology to the actions of measurement and layout marking.

Imagine one machine, integrated into your existing system that can…

• Mark on all 4 sides of a profile as a standalone operation without slowing

other processes

• Layout faster and more effectively than ever before with a dual torch

system – do the work of an entire team of layout personnel with a single

machine!

• Minimize the potential for human error by reducing manual practices

• Utilize your drill line for drilling operations by relying on an offline marking

station – increasing efficiency and maximizing throughput

• Minimize the overhead associated with manually marking weld data and

locations onto a profile – lower labor cost means lower cost per ton and

higher profitability / competitiveness for your firm!

• Streamline material handling by minimizing crane handling of a profile –

easily integrate into your existing Peddinghaus system due to its modular

design

Measurement and layout is a critical part of any fabricators operation – any

operation worth investing hours of labor is worth automating and expediting

to help fabricators compete in today’s market!

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PEDDINGHAUS ROLLER FEED MEASUREMENT• The industry standard for Roller Measurement• Superior accuracy and flexibility on all profiles• Easily integrate into an existing system due to

the completely modular design

Y, SUCCEEDIN TODAY’S MARKET!

Metal Processing Capabilities Metric Inch

Max Profile Dimensions 1250 mm x 610 mm 50" x 24"

Min Profile Dimensions 75 mm x 75 mm 3" x 3"

Max Profile Weight 19,900 kg 43,800 lbs

Type Of Marking Hypertherm Plasma ArcWriting

Number Of Marking Units 2 ArcWriting Torches

Markable Surfaces Top of Web, Under side of Web, Top Flange, Bottom Flange

No. Of Surfaces Marked Simultaneously 2 Surfaces

Acceptable Profiles Beams, Angles, Channel, Flat Bar, Tubing

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FROM THE CEOContinued from page 3

Two Wheeled Fab Shop Tours

Peddinghaus sponsors a Motorcycle Fab Shop Tour every year, just prior to the NASCC. We take customers from all around the world on a tour of the local area.

This year we focus on the Midwest featuring four top shops with the latesttechnologies and throughput capabilities. We also visit the top tourist stopsin the area.

Oh yeah, we travel on motorcycles (or you can ride in a four wheeledvehicle) – it is a lot of fun, with an educational twist.

Pick the brain of fabricators from Australia, Germany, South Africa, Peru,Canada, USA, New Zealand…learning and laughing – it doesn’t get anybetter.

The “Spirit of New Technology”Visit us at booth 405 on the NASCC show floor. Enjoy refreshments as we tour you through the best, most productive machine technology on themarket today.

On display will be the latest in today’s plate technology, the HSFDB; atotally new heavy duty Anglemaster; and the PeddiWriter layout machinewhich has taken the world by storm.

Is your firm interested in CNC robotic technology? In partnership withZeman Baulemente we now offer a comprehensive solution for the automaticwelding of structural profiles. You are in the right place with Peddinghaus…always the industry leader.

The “Spirit of Customer Service”You know me – Customer Serviceis the heartbeat of Peddinghaus.From our 24 hour service“hot line” to our 40+ fieldservice techs to our multi-million dollar parts inventory,Peddinghaus provides theknowledge and expertise thatlet you sleep at night.

That’s what good partners do.

Good partners that always carry the “Spirit of Peddinghaus”.

Peddinghaus’ motorcycle tour is an annual hit with fabricators.

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SIGNOMAT PART STAMPING• 36 station (number / letter) part marking press• Marks at a rate of 1 character per second• Capable of being stationed for marking on near

or far leg of angle

SIGNOSCRIPT CARBIDE SCRIBING• Versatile carbide marking station

allows for marking of any shape, number, or character

• Mark at multiple depths or sizes without tool change

TRIPLE TOOL PUNCH PRESS• 169 inch tons (153 metric tons) three

speed punch cylinder• SmartCylinder© technology• Punch up to 3 different tool shapes or sizes per leg of

angle in a single pass through the machine

MINIMUM QUANTITY LUBRICATION SYSTEM• Optional lubrication system for punches and shear• Eco-friendly vegetable oil based lubrication

dramatically extends shear and punch life

ROLLER MEASUREMENT• Peddinghaus Roller Measurement• Continuous feed with no stop in production• Capable of 200 FPM (60 MPM)

x-axis material positioning speeds

THE ANGLEMASTER-HD – ANGLE/FLAT LINE

A SMARTER, FASTER, STRONGER SOLUTION

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MINIMUM QUANTITY LUBRICATION SYSTEM• Optional lubrication system for punches and shear• Eco-friendly vegetable oil based lubrication

dramatically extends shear and punch life

SIEMENS TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL• 480mm (19”) touch screen control panel• Powerful enough for today’s 3D

CAD/CAM packages

PC WORKSTATION• Allows for streamlined

access to e-mail, modelingsystems, server, and othercritical programs*Personal Computer Not Included

SINGLE CUT SHEAR• 467 Metric ton (515 Inch ton) three speed

shear cylinder• SmartCylinder© technology• Single cut shear tooling eliminates the

creation of shear slugs commonlyexperienced with double cut shear tooling

FROM BASE PLATES TO CLIP ANGLES THE ANGLEMASTER-HD DOES IT ALL

The Anglemaster-HD is designed to not only be fast, but versatile. Capable of

punching and shearing flat bar up to 12” x 1” (300 mm x 25 mm), and angle

up to 8” x 8” x 1” (200 mm x 200 mm x 25 mm) typical structural detail

sections are processed with ease. The Anglemaster-HD is also capable of

punching (not shearing) channel sections up to 12” (300 mm) wide adding

further versatility to the capabilities of the machine.

COMPREHENSIVE MATERIAL DIMENSIONING FOR FASTER PRODUCTION

The Anglemaster-HD utilizes comprehensive material dimensioning to not only

increase production, but also create a user friendly atmosphere. By utilizing an

array of dimensioning feedback, the Anglemaster-HD can identify the length of

stock, thickness of material, and leg lengths (or flat bar width). Once the

machine understands all dimensions of material, it optimizes punch and shear

motion to increase production efficiency. If stock loaded does not match that

of the selected program, the machine will notify the operator and provide the

option to continue to program, or locate the appropriate stock type.

A SMARTER ANGLEMASTER - SMARTCYLINDER© TECHNOLOGY

Using the information gathered by the material dimensioning system, the

Anglemaster-HD understands the thickness of material loaded, and employs

this information to automatically adjust the three speed punch and shear

cylinders. By adjusting the amount of power needed per section size, the

machine can take full advantage of lower tonnage / high speed operations

when thinner material is being processed. When thicker material is loaded,

the machine will maximize tonnages in order to process these sections

accordingly.

R SOLUTION

Metal Processing Capabilities Metric Inch

Max Angle Capacity 200 mm x 200 mm x 25 mm 8" x 8" x 1"

Min Angle Capacity 40 mm x 40 mm x 5 mm 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1/4"

Max Flat Stock Capacity 300 mm x 25 mm 12" x 1"

Min Flat Stock Capacity (Narrowest) 50 mm x 5 mm 2" x 1/4"

Min Flat Stock Capacity (Thinnest) 75 mm x 6 mm 3" x 3/8"

Max Punch Tonnage (3 Speed Cylinder) 153 Metric Tons 169 Tons

Max Shear Tonnage (3 Speed Cylinder) 467 Metric Tons 515 Tons

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In 2010, Our Steel Fabricators’ Review Article Ended Like This…GEM Buildings considers themselves to be in a continual pursuit ofgrowth. By offering a wide array of services they are constantly lookingfor ways to win jobs and increase revenues. The future is bright inBrigham City for the team at GEM. With their streamlined productionand time tested safety practices, there is little that can hold them back.

Today, GEM Continues to Follow their GoalGEM is the type of company that stays true to their word regardless of what it takes. Kyle Hansen, President of GEM Buildings, has discovered that nomatter how successful your business may be, there is always room forimprovement. As they find themselves fabricating buildings in excess of 1 million square feet (92,903 square meters) in size, GEM is no stranger tothe solutions automation presents. Kyle and the team at GEM continuallyanalyze production to see what can be done to keep them ahead of the competition and at the cutting edge of fabrication.

Discovering A Bottleneck in the Fabrication ProcessAlthough GEM has already invested in numerous types of automation,GEM found themselves in a position where production needed to increase,thus a second shift was required to accommodate the volume of work theywere handling. Like many other fabricators, GEM struggled with the task of finding qualified personnel for the layout and fit-up of structuralmembers. After evaluating their options, GEM discovered the PeddiWriterCNC layout marking machine from Peddinghaus.

“When we heard about the new technology on the market for fabricationlayout, we knew we had to investigate it. We felt comfortable withPeddinghaus due to our previous experiences with them, and as a result wewere excited about the acquisition of the PeddiWriter. We were confidentthat this machine would provide a great advantage in helping us solve ourfitting and layout challenges now and in the future,” stated Kyle. After visiting several installations, where users attested to the benefits of the technology, GEM knew that the PeddiWriter was the next step for automating their production process.

GEM’s Newest Employee: The PeddiWriterSoon after the installation of the PeddiWriter, GEM already began experiencing the benefits of the machine. No matter the complexity of a component, the PeddiWriter has reduced their production time dramatically. GEM has experienced extremely intricate pieces that in thepast would take around an hour and twenty minutes to manually mark now take up only twenty minutes of processing time on the PeddiWriter.

“Our fabricators and shop personnel have been very happy with, and very supportiveof the PeddiWriter. Our entire team was very excited for its implementation,” statedShaun Christensen, Director of Operations for GEM Buildings.

GEM BUILDINGS – BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH, USA A Steady Stream of Automation

L to R: Lance Balls (Safety Manager), Kyle Hansen (President), Shaun Christensen (Director of Operations),Jake Larsen (Shop Manager), and Garrett Timbimboo (Cut & Prep Supervisor).

The PeddiWriter allows for faster turnaround times on welded or coped sections.

GEM Buildings utilizes a Peddinghaus Anglemaster to process all of these detail parts for their fabricationneeds.

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A Partner with PeddinghausGEM understood that the PeddiWriter performs solely layout operations,thus it was a different animal than their Peddinghaus drill line, coper, andAnglemaster. Even though the PeddiWriter acquisition would mean trainingstaff members on a new way of programming, GEM had confidence thatthey could call on Peddinghaus whenever they needed a hand. “Our experience with Peddinghaus Customer Service has always been first rate.We can get people on the phone, we’ve got video access, and we’ve got webcams on the machines, software support, all the way up through salesand management. I know that Peddinghaus people are just a phone callaway when we need them,” stated Kyle.

Looking AheadGEM’s future is looking bright andbusy. Kyle stated, “Moving forward,GEM is going to continue to find customers that have unique challengesand provide solutions for those challenges. Wherever steel structures willsupply the need that our customershave, that’s where we’re going to be ableto design and supply across the world.”Knowing that automation is the key tosuccess has set up GEM to be a force tobe reckoned with in the business of thesteel industry across the globe.

After visiting several installations, where real users attested to the benefits of the technology, GEM knewthat the PeddiWriter was the next step for automating their production process.

Utilizing the PeddiWriter has reduced GEM's production times dramatically.

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8 STATION ROTARY TRAVELING TOOL CHANGER• Capable of holding up to 8 tools for drilling, tapping,

countersinking, milling or scribe marking.

CARBIDE SCRIBING/MARKING SYSTEM• An available scribing tool is placed into the

automatic tool changer and selected uponprogram command.

• Eliminate the human error of manual layout operations.

PLENUM CHAMBER & EASY UNLOADER• Standard automatic dump table mechanism.• Parts up to 1,000 pounds (453 kg) can be

unloaded with ease.• Copper lined plenum chamber is integrated for easy

removal and containment of machine byproduct.• Further parts handling options available.

THE HSFDB PLATE PROCESSOR

THE PERFECT COMBINATION OF SPEED AND STRENGTH

AUTOMATED TOOL HEIGHT MEASURING• Automatically measures tool length before putting

into operation.• By mechanically probing for tool length before

operation, the HSFDB assures optimal functionality.

OXY/PLASMA CUTTING• High Speed Plasma: An efficient 260 or 400 amp

high speed plasma system is available for exceptional cutting speed and quality finish.

• Oxy-Fuel Cutting System: The economic alternative toplasma cutting. Offers total thickness versatility.

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THROUGH THE TOOL MINIMUM QUANTITY LUBRICATION SYSTEM• 97% air, 3% eco-friendly vegetable oil

based lubricant.• Eliminates flood coolant mess.• No need to clean parts before secondary

processes (welding, painting, etc).

ADVANCED SIEMENS ELECTRONICS• Siemens drives, PLC, servo motors and more.• Siemens 840di Control Panel.

THE PLATE PROCESSING PAST

Within some of today's fab shop facilities, you may find a large burn table

with numerous employees removing parts, scrap, and swarf from its bed. This

is common practice throughout the industry, and rightly so. Few options were

previously available that focused solely on the plate processing needs of

today’s structural fabricators.

Until now…

THE PLATE PROCESSING FUTURE

The HSFDB plate processor is the one stop machine for all plate processes.

Drill, mill, tap, countersink, oxy-fuel cut, deburr, layout mark, and plasma cut

on one machine, with one operator. The perfect combination of speed and

strength, the HSFDB applies modern technology to the age old application of

plate processing.

Advanced material handling, carbide drilling technology, and the absolute

latest in plasma cutting techniques make the HSFDB the most modern plate

processor in the world today. With installations spanning the globe, the

unique pass-through system of the HSFDB is the trusted technology of

advanced fabricators in all markets. Fabricators commonly indicate

production figures from 1-2 tons per hour depending on program complexity.

IMAGINE ONE MACHINE THAT CAN...

• Completely process plate within one cell

• Start a nested program utilizing Edge Start cutting to reduce scrap

• Reduce overall footprint by allowing material to be fed through

an exterior wall

• Change the way you process plate

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AUTOMATED MATERIAL DIMENSIONING• Plate edge dimensions are detected by

Peddinghaus’ state-of-the-art laser probe system.• Plate thickness is determined by a transducer

that is mechanically linked to the plate roller.

D AND STRENGTHPOWERFUL SIEMENS SPINDLE MOTORS• High Speed 48 HP (36 kW) Siemens intelligent

spindle motors.• Spindle speeds of up to 2250 RPM.

Metal Processing Capabilities Metric Inch

Max Material Thickness 75 mm 3"

Min Material Thickness 6 mm 1/4"

Max Material Width 3.2 M / 2.5 M / 1.8 M Widths Avail. 6’, 8’, 10’ Widths Avail.

Min Material Width 150 mm 6"

Spindle Power 36 kW 48 HP

Max Drilled Hole Size 75 mm 3"

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Located just a stone’s throw from the Netherlands,Peters Stahlbau GmbH is a family business withfamily values. Under third generation familymanagement, Peters Stahl is growing by leaps andbounds. Peters Stahlbau is currently managed byHeinz-Geert Peters, founding director HeinrichPeter’s grandson. Before Heinz-Geert took over the company, his father allowed him to go on amuch-needed journey to experience the globalsteel industry.

Decades later, Heinz-Geert had a serious conversation with his own son, Pascal. Heinz-Geert told Pascal that in order to trulyunderstand how a family business operates, heneeded to see other aspects of production outsideof their own and experience how people in different parts of the world do business. In the1960s Heinz-Geert took the trip from Germanyto Los Angeles to improve his English skills andunderstanding of the steel fabrication industry.In late 2012, Pascal Peters traveled to the UnitedStates to follow in his father’s footsteps; however,Pascal took a different route as he became thenewest intern at Peddinghaus Corporation.

Life at PeddinghausLife in Bradley wasn’t all fun and games for theyoung protégé. From day one Pascal was put towork with the goal of experiencing every facet of the company. As Pascal journeyed from acomfortable desk in engineering, to the ice cold

Peddinghaus fabrication shop during winter, helearned valuable lessons about teamwork and cama-raderie. Peddinghaus’ skilled craftsmen took theopportunity to share with Pascal the secret to mak-ing quality equipment, and the impact that a singleemployee can have on the outcome of a project,regardless of the task or department.

Young Peters also gained comprehensive knowledgeof the Peddinghaus machine development processfrom design to creation. In engineering, Pascal participated in the conceptualization and method-ology behind Peddinghaus equipment. While inthe weld shop, he saw the machines come to life.Pascal spent his shift each day running standardparts for Peddinghaus machines on the FDB-2500plate processor and received experience both edit-ing and running part programs. Here is where hesaw Peddinghaus machines come full circle. Pascal learned that without each piece of the puzzlein place the big picture cannot be achieved. Whileat Peddinghaus, Pascal learned the valuable lessonof teamwork and the importance of each positionwithin a company. From start to finish, the seam-less integration between departments is key to asuccessful business, no matter your product orgeographic location.

A Whirlwind TripDuring his experience at Peddinghaus, Pascal wasswept away by Peddinghaus’ CEO, AntonPeddinghaus on a trip to Australia and NewZealand. On this trip, Pascal had the opportunity tosee how structural fabricators operate in a very dif-ferent part of the world. Pascal was amazed to see somany companies automating plate production. As afuture Managing Director of his family’s firm, Pascal

took interest in how businesses like his were reducing overhead costs, and increasing the qualityof their product. While in Australia, Pascal had an“ah-ha” moment and couldn’t wait to share what hehad discovered.

Upon returning to Bradley, Illinois – USA, Pascalcalled his father and grandfather to discuss the FDB-1500 plate machine manufactured by Peddinghaus.Pascal had experience with the FDB both within theweld shop and assembly department at Peddinghaus.He knew how the machine operated, the strengthbehind it, and understood how much money itcould save Peters Stahl. When Pascal’s father realizedhow quickly they could pay for the FDB-1500 withmoney saved from outsourcing, the deal was made.Peters Stahlbau GmbH would be the proud newowner of a Peddinghaus plate processor and thefuture Managing Director found the solution all onhis own.

The Souvenir of a Lifetime From the experience at Peddinghaus, Pascal feels heis better prepared to take over his father’s role asManaging Director of Peters Stahlbau. “I see thingsdifferently now. I can appreciate numerous ways of fabricating but I am most happy to have learnedwhat goes into building a machine from start tofinish and the true quality that Peddinghaus provides. I am proud to have a new partner in thebusiness, and am glad to call Peddinghaus a secondhome.” The knowledge that Pascal has gained both at Peddinghaus and during the travels withPeddinghaus has greatly impacted his way of thinking.

While at Peddinghaus, Pascal was able to take partin building his own machine, operating it duringtesting, and completing the machine check outbefore it made its’ way to Germany. “It was theopportunity of a lifetime, building my ownmachine. I know the FDB from the bottom up. I understand how it works and the strength it wascreated with. This will help our firm in the future,as we implement the machine in our production.”

PASCAL PETERS’ FANTASTIC VOYAGE

Pictured is Pascal with an FDB-1500 in the assembly departmentready for the controls to be mounted.

Pascal learned that teamwork within the assembly department iskey to great equipment for each customer.

At the weld shop, Pascal had the opportunity to weld differentcomponents for Peddinghaus machines.

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THE ZEMAN STEEL BEAM ASSEMBLER

AUTOMATED WELDING: THE WAY OF THE FUTUREImagine One Machine That Can…• Increase your productivity by 85%• Automatically weld structural steel sections without manual intervention• Follow the geometry of the 3D building model with complete accuracy• Complete the work of 9 fitters/welders with 1 operator

An Industry FirstAutomatic welding is no new feat, but structural steel has long struggledwith the challenge. Although manufacturing facilities which require highlevels of repetitive production have long enjoyed the cost savings of thistechnology, the unique aspects of structural steel weldments have providedchallenges to automating the welding process within this realm, until now!

The Zeman Steel Beam Assembler (SBA) is BornThis is a machine that can fully assemble profiles in a single pass. Detail components enter one end of a machine, beams another and bothleave the SBA fully fit-up and welded as dictated by the original designintent of the 3D building model. The future is now, and Zeman is settingthe tone for automatic welding in structural fabrication.

DETAIL PARTS RETREVIAL ROBOTThis robot will take the detail parts fromthe parts feed belt and hold them inplace on the profile while the tackingand welding robots secure the part inposition.

OUTFEED CONVEYORFinished parts are conveyed out of thefabrication area by the outfeed conveyorto be moved to other processes.

TACKING AND WELDING ROBOTSThis particular system has four tacking and weldingrobots that will tack the detail part into place on theprofile before welding to finish production.

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E INFEED TRANSFERProfiles are delivered via crane for fork truck to thisarea. Once ready for production they are transferredover to the infeed conveyor.

OPERATOR STATIONFrom this station the operator runs the entire operation of the Steel Beam Assembler.

PARTS FEED BELT Detail parts that are to be welded tothe profile are handled via the partsfeed belt.

DETAIL PARTS SCANNING SYSTEM As detail parts are being conveyed towards the profileto be welded are scanned in via a camera system.This system recognizes the parts and their location on the parts feed belt. From here the detail partsretrieval robot knows where each part is located andwill retrieve it in the proper order for welding.

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CLAMPING/ROTATION POINTSOnce the profile is in position for fabrication, it is clamped by the clamping/rotation points andmoved as necessary for all parts to be assembledand welded.

INFEED CONVEYORThe profile is conveyed into the processing area via the infeed conveyor.

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How did you start here at Peddinghaus? Have you always been the VP of Engineering?

I received my Bachelors of Science in General Engineering from theUniversity of Illinois. From there I went on to receive my Masters inBusiness Administration in Operations Management at DePaul Universityin Chicago. My education then led me to a residential/light commercialbuilding supply manufacturer where I was the Engineering Manager for 18 years. From there I decided it was time to broaden my horizons, and Istarted my career here at Peddinghaus. In April of 2010 I started as theContinuous Improvement Manager and in November of 2011 I was pro-moted to the Vice President of Engineering which is where I stand today.

Tell us a little bit about your background? How did you qualify for yourcurrent role here at PC?

I have a strong production background so I like to emphasize design formanufacturing and serviceability. When I started at Peddinghaus as theContinuous Improvement Manager, I was tasked with improving thelongevity and technology of existing equipment while simultaneously ensuring optimal performance. By working with the engineering staff, themachine shop and the assembly department, we were able to reduce laborcosts and machining time to reach these goals without having to resort to using lower quality materials. As the Vice President of Engineering,I continue to push this concept and encourage strong communicationbetween the engineering, production and service departments.

What type of projects do you manage within the Engineering Department at Peddinghaus?

I manage all engineering projects at the Bradley location, including mechanical, electrical, controls & software. We also supply electrical, control & software engineering for Peddinghaus Corporation South Carolina (PCSC). The projects we participate in rangefrom new product design and updating/improving existing products to test-ing new tooling/techniques to help our customers reach new levels of pro-ductivity that at one time was thought unattainable.

While working at Peddinghaus, what has been your favoriteproject/machine that you worked on, and what was the result?

I really enjoy experimenting with new and different tooling for ourmachines. We have expanded our capability for milling far beyond what weever imagined we would be able to do. Currently we’re testing better waysof processing Hardox wear plate and looking at advanced milling techniquesfor thread cutting.

What are the strengths of the Peddinghaus Engineering department?

The strengths of the Peddinghaus Engineering department are absolutelyteamwork and experience. I have a diverse group of engineers (Mechanical,Electrical, Controls, Software, Robotics) who all work as a team to makethese designs go from concept to production machines. The engineeringdepartment has over 250 combined years of experience at Peddinghaus andthere are 5 engineers with 25+ years tenure.

What projects are currently on the engineering “hot list”?

The hottest projects we have at any given time are the new machine designs.On the horizon we will be experimenting with using robotics for everythingfrom material handling to fabrication. This will be an exciting new step forPeddinghaus.

How would you say Peddinghaus’ fabrication technology has evolvedsince its’ conception 110 years ago?

While Peddinghaus has evolved with technology, we haven’t deviated fromthe design concept that our equipment is built to last. All of our machinesare designed for continuous use in the most demanding of applications.

After being with Peddinghaus for 3 years, where do you see Peddinghausin the next 10?

I see Peddinghaus continuing to help customers achieve higher manufactur-ing efficiencies that include faster processing, more intelligent material han-dling and integrated production lines. Software will play an important rolein pulling data from BIM packages and distributing the data to multiplemachines and material handling. Our machines have always been“strong”…and now we’re making them “smart”.

GETTING TO KNOW…

Ken Coulter Vice President of Engineering

Ken stands alongside the Engineering Department at Peddinghaus.

As a hands on manager, Ken is constantly in the shop seeinghow they can improve upon machine design.

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MOTORCYCLE FAB SHOP TOURPeddinghaus will start the adventure attheir Global Corporate Headquarters inBradley, Illinois – USA. Riders will enjoythe scenic route to St. Louis, Missouritraveling historical roads on this twowheeled tour. With numerous stopsalong the way including lunch in the finalresting place of Honest Abe Lincoln, apaddlewheel boat ride in the birth place ofAmerican author Mark Twain, and a finalstop at the St. Louis Blues Hockey gamebefore arriving at the NASCC, the 2013tour will be one to top them all.

2013 NETWORKING EVENT

On Wednesday, April 17th at 7:00pm,Peddinghaus will host their AnnualNetworking Event at the GrandRenaissance Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri.After enjoying the opening day of theshow, attendees are invited to see whatPeddinghaus is all about at the 2013Networking Event.

Registered guests will experience cocktails and fine dining while enjoyingsome of the best entertainment around.2013 will bring entertainment includingthe motivational Chris Gardner, author ofThe Pursuit of Happyness, and ComedyCentral comedian, John Pinette to wowthe crowd. Of course when Peddinghaus isconcerned, there are sure to be surprisesalong the way and St. Louis will be anNASCC you won’t want to miss!

WORLD CLASS TECHNOLOGY BOOTH 405Peddinghaus is known as the technologyleader in the industry and will prove itagain at the 2013 NASCC. Featured inbooth 405 will be the innovativePeddiWriter CNC layout marking machine,the powerful Anglemaster-HD angle line, the HSFDB plate processor, and simulations of the Zeman Steel BeamAssembler, the true automated weldingsolution!

Stop by the booth to see what all of thePeddinghaus buzz is about. Not only willyou be able to feel the difference at the2013 NASCC, Peddinghaus will also showyou the difference Peddinghaus machinery can make.

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