Daily News For June 12, 2006        


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Today's Daily News

Manufacturing's U.S. Economic Share Continues To Decline
While mining and construction, the other two major components of the goods-producing sector of the U.S. economy, account for slightly larger shares of GDP than they did 10 years ago, manufacturing's share is smaller. Read more

Metalcasting Research Gains Grant
New research aimed at developing process enhancements to help metalcasters save money, become more globally competitive, and "to enhance the workers' and neighbors' environments," is based on a study by Penn State University; the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Furness-Newburge Inc., Versailles, KY; and Neenah Foundry Co., Neenah, WI. A National Science Foundation grant will fund the research. Read more

Exit The Dragon: Chinese Air Cargo Market Shakeup
The creation of a significant Chinese national cargo airline may be underway -- possibly spelling the end of foreign dominance in the industry. Potential takeover of Dragonair's cargo business could impact the way companies ship cargo to and from China. Read more

Haas Considering Foundry Operations
Haas Automation Inc. is seeing bottlenecks in the delivery of the iron castings it needs to produce its machine tools, and it is considering either purchasing or establishing a foundry operation to ensure its sources for castings. Read more


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Welding Projects & Pictures -- Because of September 11, 2001 Part 1
"The first few items are fire call boxes... this was the start of my firefighting collection and this one I dedicated to the firefighters who lost their lives at the WTC."
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General Welding Questions -- Strongest Metal Known To Man?
"What is the strongest metal known to man? I was told it was an alloy called zynaium."
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Electrical -- Converting Stick Welder From AC To Full Wave DC
" I've got a cheap 117 volt imported AC stick welder I want to convert it to full wave DC...  In order to convert AC to full wave DC, I need to make up a full wave bridge rectifier. "
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