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Bending and Forming - Page 81
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Linear Transfer Automation opens training lab
- Mar 28, 2019
- News Release
Linear Transfer Automation, a supplier of press transfer automation, blank feed systems, and press-to-press automation based in Barrie, Ont., has opened a new training and development lab. The lab, which will be used for customer training, in-house training, R&D, and ongoing educational training...
- From The Fabricator
R&D Update: Exploring the benefits of servo technology in the pressroom
- By Berk Aykas, David Diaz-Infante, Dr., and Taylan Altan, Ph.D.
- Mar 28, 2019
- Article
CPF researchers employed methods such as variable BHF, cushion pulsation, and attach/detach on a servo press to improve material drawability, reduce springback, and maintain edge quality during blanking.
- From The Fabricator
Die Science: Preventing springback in thin, high-strength metals
- By Art Hedrick
- Mar 27, 2019
- Article
Art Hedrick explores the challenges that thin, high-strength metals can cause for stampers, especially regarding work hardening and springback prevention.
- From The Fabricator
Portable t bend MB 642 from transfluid requires minimal working space
- Mar 27, 2019
- Product Release
The latest generation of the t bend MB 642 mobile tube bending machine is available from transfluid® Maschinenbau GmbH. Designed for bending on-site, the machine handles tube up to 6 m long. The rotating head helps minimize the working space required. Using compression bending, the machine can...
- From The Fabricator
Ask the Stamping Expert: Which method of slug control is best? Part II
- By Thomas Vacca
- Mar 26, 2019
- Article
Thomas Vacca explores the use of vacuum generators—also known as bazookas—for slug control.
- From The Fabricator
Square Deal Machining increases capacity with new equipment investment
- Mar 25, 2019
- News Release
Square Deal Machining Inc., Marathon, N.Y., has acquired new equipment to expand production and provide machining and fabrication services with faster processing times. In addition to a recent tube laser purchase, expanding the facility's machining capacity to construct in multiple dimensions and...
- From The Fabricator
Smart, large, and electric
- By Kate Bachman
- Mar 25, 2019
- Blog Post
In 2008, as GM marked its century anniversary by filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Thomas Friedman’s Hot, Flat, and Crowded was published. Friedman warned that global warming, globalization, and an exploding population growth are leading to a hot, flat, and crowded human condition. He contended that...
- From The Fabricator
AIDA-America names new president, director of operations
- Mar 21, 2019
- News Release
AIDA-America, Dayton, Ohio, a manufacturer and refurbisher of metal stamping presses and metal forming automation equipment, has announced that President/COO Pat Ambuske will retire April 1 after 17 years of service. His previous positions with the company include engineering manager, director of...
- From The Fabricator
Gestamp opens new plant in Mexico
- Mar 20, 2019
- News Release
Gestamp, a multinational manufacturer of highly engineered metal components for the automotive industry, has inaugurated its new plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The $86 million facility is the first Gestamp plant in Mexico for manufacturing chassis parts. Employing more than 300 people, it is...
- From The Fabricator
International Thermal Systems launches virtual industrial washer selection tool
- Mar 19, 2019
- News Release
International Thermal Systems, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of aqueous washers, industrial ovens, and furnaces, has launched a virtual industrial washer selection tool at www.internationalthermalsystems.com designed to help companies in the automotive, aerospace, power generation, building...
- From The Fabricator
Soave Enterprises acquires New Center Stamping
- Mar 19, 2019
- News Release
Detroit-based investment firm Soave Enterprises has announced the acquisition of New Center Stamping’s 240,000-sq.-ft. facility in Detroit. In its 100-year history, New Center Stamping has evolved from stamping parts to welding, assembly, engineering, and tool and die. It has recently expanded...
- From The Fabricator
FTI’s FormingSuite updated with 2019 Service Pack 1
- Mar 19, 2019
- Product Release
Forming Technologies (FTI) has released FormingSuite 2019 Service Pack 1 for sheet metal cost estimators, design engineers, tooling designers, and advanced planning engineers in the automotive, aerospace, consumer product, and electronics industries. Updates to the software’s ProcessPlanner -...
- From The Fabricator
Connecticut senator recognizes Aldine Metal Products
- Mar 18, 2019
- News Release
Aldine Metal Products, New Milford, Conn., recently was spotlighted by Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., as a “Murphy's Monday Manufacturer.” Aldine provides custom precision sheet metal fabrication for various parts, including cabinets, consoles, racks, and carts. Its capabilities include precision...
- From The Fabricator
Solar energy industry growth may offset others’ slump
- By Kate Bachman
- Mar 15, 2019
- Article
As some industry segments experience contraction in 2019, astute stamping manufacturers look to other segments to supply to. The solar energy industry is growing, providing a new business opportunity for stampers, and may offset slumps in other segments.
- From The Fabricator
Stamper’s flexibility hinges on servo press
- Mar 15, 2019
- Article
Specializing in heavy-duty hinges, ER Wagner also does contract stamping at its facilities in Menomonee Falls, Wis., and Brookfield, Ill. Its recent addition of a new Minster FX2-600 servo press enabled the company to take on projects needing bigger dies and higher tonnages and expand its flexibility in the process. By broadening the company’s capabilities, the press opened prospects.
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