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FROM OUR FRIENDS AT FARO/QUALITY DIGEST
Posted on January 20, 2017In the fall of 2016, Ryan Day with Quality Digest reached out to Steel America to do a case study on Steel America’s use of the FARO Laser Tracking System. The FARO Vantage Tracker utilized in the shop and in the field, allows Steel America to take accurate measurements of the project (on-site foundations for example) before,…
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WHAT EXACTLY ARE WIND TUNNELS? WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?
Posted on November 15, 2016While the first “true” wind tunnel wasn’t developed until the early 1900’s, the concept of simulating flight for research purposes actually dates back to the 1700’s. In the early stages of aeronautical research, experimenters discovered the need to replicate the movement of air around an object in order to understand flight. These aeronautical pioneers couldn’t…
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: MEET REY GUTIERREZ, LEAD MECHANIC SUPERVISOR
Posted on November 5, 2016Serving as a lead mechanic supervisor in our large fabrication shop Rey Gutierrez is an integral part to the Steel America Fabrication Team. Rey works hard to ensure that projects are completed efficiently, on budget, and still keep the high quality our customers have come to know and respect. An interesting task that Rey has…
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604-TON BARGE FABRICATION
Posted on October 19, 2016When you walk through the main fabrication building at Steel America you will find a multitude of different projects in various states – but one unique project currently in production is a custom barge for a long-term customer/partner. Barges are flat bottomed boats generally used for carrying/transporting freight, but this custom barge is extremely distinctive…