CLEVELAND, Ohio – December 15, 2010 – A world-leader in forming and rolling heavy-wall cylinders and rings to long lengths, AT&F Steel (www.atfsteel.com) can now go further.  The Cleveland-based manufacturer, a division of AT&F, is unveiling massive new rolling capabilities to roll plates up to 12” (300MM) thick and 14’ (4.3M) long in single-piece construction.

AT&F Steel’s multi-million dollar expansion of rolling capabilities is in response to the increased demand for heavy fabricating in the United States.  In addition to the greater thickness and length capacity of the machine, the roll will form cylindrical components to diameters as large as required.

“One of the key areas that has remained consistent since our company was founded in 1940 is our commitment to investing in the largest state-of-the-art equipment available in the marketplace.  By installing these 14’ heavy capacity rolls, we have the ability to roll thicker, longer sections than previously possible for our customer.  This will result in significant life cycle cost savings by eliminating weld seams and other operations.  We can also replace large forgings and castings with high quality, tight tolerance fabrications,” states Ken Ripich, Executive Vice President.

Continually developing unique services to assist OEMs and fabricators, AT&F Steel provides component parts and fabrications to a wide range of industries.

Ripich continues, “Many of our clients, including those in the mining, oil and gas, nuclear, and fossil fuel energy sectors, require large scale fabrications. By installing the largest rolls in the world, coupled with our experienced craftsmen and passion for high quality products, we are realizing our goal of being the “go to” fabricator for heavy rolling requirements worldwide.”  AT&F Steel’s massive tonnage equipment for custom shaping and fabricating medium to heavy, long parts and components is one facet of its comprehensive manufacturing facility.

AT&F Steel’s service center offers prime materials direct from the mill, and its burning center boasts large tables with full plate capabilities for precision laser, plasma, flame cutting and contour beveling.  The forming experts at AT&F Steel specialize in cylinders, rings, cones, segments, angles and custom shapes in medium to heavy walls, long lengths, small and large diameters.  A complete range of welding processes, all in accordance with the appropriate industry specifications, meets any customer requirement.  In-house non-destructive testing, heat-treating and shot-blasting are a few of the many other services available.

AT&F (American Tank and Fabricating, www.atfco.com) began operating as a steel fabrication company in 1940. Pride and attention to detail have inspired its growth and helped to define the manufacturer it is today – AT&F Steel.  Through its divisions and brands AT&F has built an outstanding corporate reputation providing custom steel manufacturing solutions to industrial manufacturing companies throughout the world. Today, AT&F celebrates its fourth generation of family leadership and remains a privately held corporation.  AT&F is committed to the values behind “green manufacturing.”

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CLEVELAND, Dec. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — AT&F Steel (www.atfsteel.com) announces the addition of a third state-of-the-art robot cutting system to their extensive capabilities. The advanced contour beveling system cuts multiple bevel profiles, straight or shaped, in a single operation. A recognized leader in steel processing, AT&F Steel continuously expands its capabilities to meet the needs of its growing customer base.

The programmable robotic torch and hi-tech laser guided camera system allow extensive geometries to be cut including X, Y, V and K bevel profiles from 0 to 60 degrees while boasting finished tolerances of +/- ½ degree and +/- 1/32” (1 mm) on the final dimensions. Combining those quality benefits with blistering cutting speeds up to 300 inches (762 cm) per minute provides significant cost-saving opportunities for customers. The 13 feet x 50 feet (4 M x 15.2 M) cutting table can handle non-ferrous metals up to three inches (80 mm) thick and can be configured to use plasma and oxy-fuel.

“The equipment is state-of-the-art,” says Michael Ripich, AT&F President. “The laser guided eye ensures great bevel quality every time. Moreover, this technology is a great deal faster and more accurate than traditional beveling methods, as well as safer.”

Most importantly, however, the process has broad benefits for customers. The system eliminates down-stream operations like grinding, machining, and handling. Using precisely cut beveled parts minimizes fit-up and reduces welding time, lowering over-all manufacturing costs.

“At the end of the day, our decision to invest in new equipment capabilities is fueled by our desire to provide products and services to our customers,” says Ken Ripich, AT&F Executive Vice President.  ”Our ability to provide weld-ready contoured bevels without having to machine or grind them saves both time and money throughout the manufacturing process, a savings we pass through to our customers.”

AT&F Steel, a division of AT&F (American Tank and Fabricating, Co.) of Cleveland, Ohio, has long been an innovator in the steel processing and custom manufacturing industry. Specializing in manufacturing services, AT&F Steel is a steel service center and provider of materials, fabricating, component manufacturing and assemblies. Through their divisions and brands they provide custom steel manufacturing solutions to industrial manufacturing companies throughout the world. Following an increased demand for metal fabricating in the United States, the company has developed unique services while building an outstanding corporate image.  For more details, visit www.atfco.com or read our AT&F capabilities ebook.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – December 9, 2010 – AT&F Steel (www.atfsteel.com), a recognized world leader in welding and fabrication process integration, has opened the doors of its newest state-of-the-art welding center in Cleveland, Ohio.  The multi-million dollar Hybrid Laser Arc Welding (HLAW) facility is the largest in the United States.

Merging the advantages of conventional MIG welding with the versatility of laser welding, AT&F’s HLAW procedure offers fabrication designers and engineers the most component design flexibility to date. Hybrid laser welds are highly uniform with much less heat input than conventional welds. This, combined with a welding speed of up to 250 inches per minute, greatly reduces the component distortion, producing a highly standardized product. The technology allows lasers to be used to accommodate thick materials, and MIG welding to be applied without material deformation.

The HLAW facility can adapt to large-scale projects, with a working envelop of 20 x 60 feet (6.1 x 18.2 M), as well as highly customized components, as the process allows.  From ship and bridge building to nuclear power and commercial construction, AT&F’s HLAW procedure is innovating component manufacturing.

“Hybrid laser welding reliably produces the highest quality welds at amazing speeds; it is a revolution in welding,” says Michael Ripich, President.

AT&F’s commitment to innovation and quality made the investment in this facility an easy decision.

“For critical applications where weight and straightness are key, this is the perfect technology. Hybrid laser welding will reduce production time and costs as well as produce the most consistent components,” says Ripich.

In its 70^th year, AT&F has built its business and superior reputation on its large-scale capabilities and outstanding quality. The HLAW facility was a logical addition to the range of welding solutions that AT&F provides.

Ripich looks forward, “We are the leader in our industry, providing our customers with the best solutions to their challenging fabrication needs.  That’s how we got here, and we will continue to innovate.”

AT&F Steel, a division of AT&F (American Tank and Fabricating Company, www.atfco.com) of Cleveland, Ohio, has long been an innovator in the steel processing and custom manufacturing industry.  Specializing in manufacturing services, AT&F Steel is a steel-processing service center and provider of materials, fabricating, component manufacturing and assemblies. Through their divisions and brands they provide custom steel manufacturing solutions to industrial manufacturing companies throughout the world. Following an increased demand for metal fabricating in the United States, the company has developed unique services while building an outstanding corporate image.

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