Daily News For September 20, 2006        


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Today's Daily News

Senate Passes Port Security Bill
The revised port and maritime security bill (H.R. 4954) now moves to the House where some revisions are possible. User fees and inspections are among key provisions. Read more

Dell To Build Factory In Poland
Dell Inc. announced a $254.4 million investment in a new factory in Poland as reported on Reuters Sept. 18. Read more

Arvedi, Siemens Plan New Thin-Strip Project
The Italian specialty steelmaker Acciaieria Arvedi S.p.A. is in partnership with Siemens VAI to build a new continuous strip-production plant using an "endless" process that involves going from liquid steel to finished strip without interruption. Read more

Online Machine Tool Auction
DoveBid, Inc. will conduct its 12th online auction of industrial manufacturing machinery from companies such as United Technologies, Delphi, Ford Motor Company, Visteon and Lear Corp. beginning September 20, 2006. Read more

IndustryWeek Names 2006 Best Plants
Top manufacturers' devotion to excellence in manufacturing drives winning performances. The winners are AK Steel Corp., Batesville Casket Co., Cordis de Mexico, General Cable de Latinoamerica, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Magee Rieter Automotive Systems, National Gypsum Co., Schneider Electric, Scotsman Ice Systems and Siegel-Robert Automotive. Read more, including profiles of the winners.


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Welding Projects & Pictures -- 1970 Bronco
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MIG, TIG, Stick, And Oxy/Fuel Welding -- Can I weld on my engine bay?
"I'm about the weld the hood stop back on my 98' Camaro and I unhooked the battery but I just want to make sure I won't damage any electronics while welding."
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General -- Suggestions for setting up a versatile shop with limited space?
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