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New low-carbide tool steel doubles, triples tool life
- By Tom Schade
- Oct 4, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Tool steel has come a long way since its D2 roots. Advancements in production methods have helped improve steel quality and subsequent tool performance, including DC53 developed in the 1980s and the most recent generation that comprises less carbon and chromium and, hence, carbides. Fatigue strength tests show DC53 has a longer life by a factor of 10 times the life of D2, and the third-generation low-carbide steel has a lifespan of 10 times that of DC53.
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R&D Update: Sequence design for progressive dies, Part II
- Oct 4, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Design rules obtained from an initial finite element analysis (FEA) developed the process sequence for a new automotive part (see Figure 1a ). Some critical design guidelines developed were: In the initial forming stages, higher draw ratios maximized wall thinning below a threshold value of 13...
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Metal, fire, and art … what’s not to like?
- By Josh Welton
- Oct 4, 2017
- Safety
- Blog Post
After three months repairing tanks in Iraq, Josh Welton was happy to return home. Taking a long road trip with his wife, he stumbled upon the National Ornamental Metal Museum, a treasure in Memphis that turned out to be one of the highlights of the trip. He will be back.
- From The Fabricator
Whirlpool announces Manufacturing Day participation
- Oct 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Corp., Benton Harbor, Mich., has announced its participation in Manufacturing Day 2017 as a Gold Sponsor. The company will invite select groups of high school and college students, as well as community leaders, to take part in a variety of activities at its U.S....
- From The Fabricator
Additive Industries appoints leader for Process & Application Development Center
- Oct 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Additive Industries, a provider of industrial 3-D metal printing equipment and software development, sales, and service, has named Shane Collins to lead its new North American Process & Application Development Center in Camarillo, Calif. Collins, who has 20 years of experience in the production 3-D...
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Cass Screw Machine Products rebrands as Cass Precision Machining
- Oct 4, 2017
- Machining
- News Release
Cass Screw Machine Products LLC, a producer of precision machined parts for OEMs based in Brooklyn Center, Minn., has announced the renaming of the company to Cass Precision Machining. The company also has launched a new website at...
- From The Fabricator
Quaker Chemical offers webinar on tapping technology
- Oct 4, 2017
- Machining
- News Release
Quaker Chemical Corp.’s Michiel van Breemen, technical research manager – EMEA, will present the webinar “Tapping Technology: Simulating Non-Ferrous Cut Tapping & Roll Tapping Performance in the Laboratory” on Oct. 12, 9-10 a.m. EDT, hosted by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions magazine....
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7,200 Michigan students to learn about modern manufacturing
- Oct 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
More than 7,200 students from across Michigan will get a first-hand look at modern manufacturing thanks to the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, which is supporting multiple initiatives in recognition of Manufacturing Day, Oct. 6, 2017. “Manufacturing Day activities enable us to shine the...
- From The Fabricator
Heyco appoints president
- Oct 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Heyco, a copper/stainless/clad metal reroller in Reading, Pa., has promoted Michael P. Jemison to president from his most recent role as vice president and general manager. Jemison previously worked at ADP and Citigroup in New York. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of...
- From The Fabricator
Cut-resistant gloves withstand hazardous industrial environments
- Oct 4, 2017
- Safety
- Product Release
Honeywell has introduced a new line of lightweight, cut-resistant gloves that allow industrial workers to perform delicate tactile work while providing heavy-duty protection against lacerations. Perfect Fit A6 gloves feature an ultrathin polyurethane palm coating and seamless knit liner. Offering...
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ECi earns accolade based on employees’ surveys
- Oct 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
ECi Software Solutions, a provider of industry-specific business management software and services in Fort Worth, Texas, has announced its certification as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. The company earned this credential based on extensive ratings provided...
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Sciaky wins President's "E" Award for exporting metal 3-D printing systems
- Oct 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Chicago-based Sciaky Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries Inc. and provider of metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems, has received the President's "E" Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce for the export of its Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM®) systems to countries...
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Measurement software upgraded with universal CMM support
- Oct 4, 2017
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
Verisurf Software Inc. has released Verisurf® 2018 measurement software for automated quality inspection, reporting, scanning, reverse engineering, tool building, and assembly guidance. The company reports that all CMMs, including previously closed legacy systems, are now open to Verisurf users....
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R&D Update: Examining edge cracking in hole flanging of AHSS, Part II
- Oct 4, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Stamping of AHSS can present several challenges, such as springback, fracture in stretch bending, and edge cracking. The hole expansion test is commonly used to evaluate edge cracking or edge stretchability. Failure by edge cracking can occur at significantly lower strains than those predicted by...
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Epicor Software announces CEO succession
- Oct 3, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Epicor Software Corp., a provider of industry-specific enterprise software based in Austin, Texas, has appointed Stephen Murphy, former president of OpenText, to the role of CEO. He succeeds Joe Cowan, president/CEO, who will retire at the end of October 2017. Murphy has more than 20 years of...
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