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R&D Update: Press brake bending
- Aug 21, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Modern press brakes have various drives, controls, and sension-bent products. Press brake bending is used extensively in the fabrication industry because it offers flexibility for forming different alloys, sheet thicknesses, and bending angles. For example, vertical-motion bending is performed...
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Die Science: Regaining flatness in stamped parts
- By Art Hedrick
- Aug 21, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Of all the geometric tolerances that are difficult to achieve, flatness is one of the hardest. Most stampers probably would much rather try to make a complex-shaped, thin, high-strength steel deep-drawn part than hold a small-tolerance part requiring a a tight flatness. Achieving part flatness is...
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Die Science: Solving stretch flange problems (Part I)
- By Art Hedrick
- Aug 21, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Cracking failure in a part’s stretch flange is one of the most common problems stampers face. And even if the flange is not splitting, it might not be flat, which also can cause problems. What is a Stretch Flange Stretch flanging is a deformation process in which the metal is bent along a...
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Protective ground sets optimized for live-front pad-mounted transformers, switchgear
- Aug 18, 2017
- Safety
- Product Release
The new Honeywell Salisbury™ TriPro temporary protective ground sets are optimized for use in live-front pad-mounted transformers and switchgear. Their compact design enables simple installation in tight spaces, especially where the cabinet door must be closed and latched. The ground sets are...
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California sheet metal apprentice training center completes $11 million expansion
- Aug 18, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 and the Bay Area Sheet Metal Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) have completed an $11 million expansion of their Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Training Center in Fairfield, Calif. The expansion of the 43,000-sq.-ft. facility includes the addition...
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Coe Press Equipment releases cut-to-length video
- Aug 18, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Sterling Heights, Mich.-based Coe Press Equipment, a manufacturer of coil handling and servo roll feed equipment, has released a new animated video at www.cpec.com/cut-to-length that explains the benefits of bringing blanking operations in-house with a cut-to-length (CTL) line. The video explains...
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Coldwater Machine appoints regional sales manager
- Aug 18, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Coldwater Machine Co., Coldwater, Ohio, has appointed Benjamin Dawson as regional sales manager for Michigan, focusing on developing business with automotive and aerospace OEM and tier companies in the region. He is located at the company’s Troy, Mich., regional sales office. Before joining the...
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Shock-absorbing casters designed for aerospace industry
- Aug 18, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Hamilton has introduced aerospace 3-series shock-absorbing casters. Designed for mobilizing aerospace applications, the casters absorb vibrations and reduce noise levels. They use the Spinfinity™ maintenance-free, kingpinless platform, which offers extra-thick forgings and swivel technology. The...
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R&D Update: Warm-forming magnesium sheet, Part II
- Aug 18, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Warm-forming die sets are much more complex than conventional deep-drawing dies because they have heating elements such as cable heaters and cartridge heaters, insulation, temperature sensors, and temperature control devices. In Figure 1 , a warm deep-drawn aluminum sheet is divided into five...
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Technology Spotlight: The potential of self-driving vehicles in metal fabrication
- By Tim Heston
- Aug 17, 2017
- Materials Handling
- Article
Self-driving vehicles, combined with robot intelligence, could help drive efficiency on what remains a highly manual process in metal fabrication: moving parts from one process to another.
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Primetals Technologies signs global lubrication agreement with ExxonMobil
- Aug 17, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
London-based Primetals Technologies and ExxonMobil have signed a global lubricants agreement to provide lubricants and enhanced technical services exclusively to Primetals Technologies customers. The offer includes three new product families engineered for the performance requirements of Primetals...
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Alliance Steel takes steps toward relocation to Indiana
- Aug 17, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Alliance Steel Corp., Bedford Park, Ill., has been awarded a bid for 25 acres of land in Gary, Ind., as well as authorization of the execution of a purchase agreement in preparation for the company’s potential relocation to Indiana. If the move goes forward, the company plans to construct a...
Tube couplings serve as alternative to ferrule fittings
- Aug 17, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Product Release
Voss has introduced the VOSSLok40 tube coupling system, which the company reports is an alternative to 40-degree ferrule fittings. It is based on the principle of tube forming established in hydraulics. The metal-sealing forming system helps ensure precise sealing at nominal pressures of up to 700...
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Lantek director named to FMA’s Software Technology Council
- Aug 17, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Cincinnati-based Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions has announced the appointment of Lantek USA Director Adria Haines to the Fabricators & Manufacturer’s Association Intl. (FMA) Software Technology Council. One of nine members on the council, she has 20 years of expertise in CAD/CAM and manufacturing...
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Metabo introduces safety training trailer
- Aug 17, 2017
- Power Tools
- News Release
Metabo Corp., West Chester, Pa., a manufacturer of cordless and corded hand-held power tools and accessories, has introduced its mobile safety training/job site event trailer. The multipurpose trailer is wrapped in graphics and features a high-definition TV and sound system. It is outfitted to...
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