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Bending and Forming - Page 84
- From The Fabricator
What you need to know about tandem press brakes
- By Chris Robinson
- Feb 4, 2019
- Article
This overview of tandem press brakes can help fabricators understand what these dual setups can deliver.
- From The Fabricator
Demystifying aluminum extrusion bending
- By Craig Barnshaw
- Feb 2, 2019
- Article
Bending aluminum extrusions can be extremely challenging. But with the right design considerations, it doesn’t have to be.
- From The Fabricator
Industrial Innovations adds RDI Equipment to sales network
- Jan 30, 2019
- News Release
Industrial Innovations, Grandville, Mich., has added RDI Equipment Sales & Service, Barrie, Ont., as a representative of its metal forming and stamping equipment in Canada. Industrial Innovations manufactures industrial lubrication equipment for the metalworking industry and provides automated...
- From The Fabricator
TCR Integrated Stamping Systems adds staff
- Jan 29, 2019
- News Release
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.-based TCR Integrated Stamping Systems, a provider of stamping lines, controls, equipment, and safety inspections, has announced several additions to its staff. The company has named Dennis Johnson as mechanical service manager. He has more than 25 years of experience in...
- From The Fabricator
AutoForm R8 software helps streamline digital process chain
- Jan 29, 2019
- Product Release
AutoForm Eng. GmbH has introduced its latest software version, AutoForm R8, which the company says can help support users in streamlining the digital process chain. It is suitable for users working with progressive dies, springback compensation, and parts produced from patchwork blanks. Users can...
- From The Fabricator
TCR Integrated Stamping Systems expands Wisconsin facility
- Jan 28, 2019
- News Release
TCR Integrated Stamping Systems, a provider of equipment for metal stamping companies, has recently expanded its office and shop space in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. In addition to doubling its office space and adding square footage to the shop, it also has added trucks, trailers, a Haas CNC mill, and...
- From The Fabricator
In pursuit of 100 percent defect-free stampings
- By Kate Bachman
- Jan 25, 2019
- Article
To meet customer demands for defect-free parts, stampers use quality verification devices, such as a check fixture, vision system, CMM, or 3D laser scanner.
- From The Fabricator
Die Science: How to perform a draw reduction
- By Art Hedrick
- Jan 25, 2019
- Article
Art Hedrick explains how to determine blank diameter and number of drawing stations when performing a draw reduction.
- From The Fabricator
R&D Update: Using double bending tests to estimate edge fracture occurrence
- By Berk Aykas, David Diaz-Infante, Dr., and Taylan Altan, Ph.D.
- Jan 25, 2019
- Article
Researchers at the Center for Precision Forming share the results of FE simulations to determine an adequate sample size and tooling configuration for the double bend test, used to estimate edge fracture in metal forming.
- From The Fabricator
Aerospace parts maker enters titanium hot forming airspace
- By Kate Bachman
- Jan 25, 2019
- Article
Pryer Aerospace had long planned to use hot forming to make its titanium parts. Once it challenged the barriers to entry, it found it easier than anticipated.
- From The Fabricator
Ask the Stamping Expert: Which method of slug control is best?
- By Thomas Vacca
- Jan 24, 2019
- Article
Thomas Vacca outlines three slug control methods that can help solve nagging slug pulling problems.
- From The Fabricator
AP&T package for linear automation now offered in Europe
- Jan 24, 2019
- News Release
AP&T, a provider of production systems, stand-alone presses, automation, tooling, and related aftermarket services, has announced that its Machine in a Box automation concept now is available in Europe as well as the U.S. Aimed at local internal and external integrators, the concept delivers...
- From The Fabricator
Beckwood and KOMT deliver automated press to Spirit AeroSystems
- Jan 24, 2019
- News Release
St. Louis-based Beckwood Press Co., a manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses, and machinery distributor Kansas Oklahoma Machine Tools (KOMT) have delivered the first press with automated die change to Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, Kan., for use in Spirit’s Joule Form™ manufacturing process....
- From The Fabricator
Take a timeout to learn about dry film lubricants
- By Kate Bachman
- Jan 22, 2019
- Blog Post
Today, a new, fresh approach to lubricate and provide corrosion protection is to apply dry film lubricants to coil instead of piling on the zinc and oil or other forms of wet lubricants, according to Chemcoaters. Learn more at the company's webinar on Wed., Jan.30.
- From The Fabricator
Advance your company as a good supply chain citizen
- By Bill Frahm
- Jan 22, 2019
- Article
The more you can demonstrate your knowledge and capabilities as a supplier of sheet metal forming services, the better your chance of becoming a valued supply chain partner.
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