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Bending and Forming - Page 93
- From The Fabricator
Analyzing the k-factor in sheet metal bending
- By Steve Benson
- Sep 12, 2018
- Article
The experts at FMA provide q deep dive into the k factor, what it is, and why it matters. Also, find our k factor calculator for the bend radius formula here.
- From The Fabricator
Reasonable tolerancing for press brake bending
- By Tim Heston
- Sep 11, 2018
- Article
Some fabricators today can achieve an extraordinarily tight bending tolerance. But before testing material, establishing process controls, and generally bending over backward to achieve that tolerance, a shop should start with a basic question: Is that tight tolerance really necessary?
- From The Fabricator
Schuler and Porsche form joint venture for car body parts
- Sep 10, 2018
- News Release
Schuler, with U.S. offices in Canton, Mich., has announced the formation of a joint venture with Porsche to create what is termed the “Smart Press Shop” as part of a networked Industry 4.0 approach. The new press shop’s technologies will enable the highly flexible production of complex car...
- From The Fabricator
Regional sales manager named at Dallas Industries
- Sep 6, 2018
- News Release
Dallas Industries, Troy, Mich., a manufacturer of coil handling equipment, press feeding equipment, and controls for the stamping industry, has announced the appointment of Robert Herrada as regional sales manager. He will assist in handling accounts in Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Michigan. Herrada...
- From The Fabricator
3 signs that it’s time to automate the press brake
- By Chris Poole
- Sep 6, 2018
- Article
Press brake forming is one of the most common operations in metal fabrication. It can involve bending 20-foot sections of heavy plate or making 0.25-inch flanges on a small piece of thin-gauge sheet metal. Everyone does it. Manual press brake operation can be effective for many of these bending...
- From The Fabricator
Coe Press Equipment installs 10 coil feed lines at Goodman Mfg.
- Sep 5, 2018
- News Release
Coe Press Equipment, Sterling Heights, Mich., has shipped and installed 10 coil feed lines to HVAC manufacturer Goodman Mfg. at its Daikin Texas Technology Park in Waller, Texas. All the lines except one comprise a standard motorized uncoiler, servo feed with ServoMaster™ touchscreen controller,...
- From The Fabricator
Jagemann Stamping named winner of manufacturing award
- Aug 28, 2018
- News Release
Jagemann™ Stamping Co., Manitowoc, Wis., has been invited by the Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Manufacturing Alliance to attend the 7th annual Excellence in Manufacturing/K-12 Partnership Awards, Oct. 23 in Green Bay, Wis. The event will recognize the best manufacturing companies throughout northeast...
- From The Fabricator
Automation Tool & Die achieves IATF 16959 certification
- Aug 23, 2018
- News Release
Automation Tool & Die, Medina, Ohio, has been certified to IATF 16949. According to auditor SAI Global, ATD has established a foundation identifying continual improvement activities with more discipline, resulting in expanded value-added services, full toolroom support, and shipping that has...
- From The Fabricator
I-Press control from Sutherland helps regulate pressure, speed
- Aug 22, 2018
- Product Release
Sutherland has introduced the I-Press press control. It uses software-based controls and touchscreen displays, offers a variety of safety features, andis built for automation and expandability. The Hydro version allows users to create performance profiles in one stroke. Distance, pressure, and...
- From The Fabricator
Kyntronics’ Smart Hydraulic Actuator system delivers power-on-demand actuation
- Aug 20, 2018
- Product Release
Kyntronics has developed the Smart Hydraulic Actuator for power-on-demand, servo-controlled, variable-speed actuation. This unit combines features of hydraulics and electromechanical servo technology in an all-in-one modular assembly. The system controls position, force, and speed in applications...
- From The Fabricator
Bending aluminum 101: How to bend 6061-T6 aluminum
- By Steve Benson
- Aug 17, 2018
- Article
Learn about the difficulties of bending 6061T6 aluminum. The challenges are many but they can be overcome when you know how to bend aluminum correctly.
Schwarze-Robitec’s CNC 220 E TB MR tube bender comes with large bending capacity
- Aug 16, 2018
- Product Release
Schwarze-Robitec's CNC 220 E TB MR electric, multistack tube and pipe bending machine, created for a customer in the automotive industry, has a maximum bending capacity of up to 8 in. in diameter. Capable of bending a broad spectrum of tube and profile dimensions, it can process lengths up to 13...
- From The Fabricator
Kenmode Precision Metal Stamping receives international certifications
- Aug 15, 2018
- News Release
Algonquin, Ill.-based Kenmode Precision Metal Stamping has earned three new international certifications for quality and environmental standards: ISO 9001:2015 for quality management systems, ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management systems, and IATF 16949:2016 for automotive quality systems....
- From The Fabricator
Industrial Innovations releases video on industrial lubrication systems
- Aug 10, 2018
- News Release
Industrial Innovations Inc. has produced and released an animated video for stampers and fabricators about lubrication mixing and application systems. The video, at www.industrialinnovations.com/spra-rite-video.asp, outlines the importance of consistent lubricant mixing, application, and...
- From The Fabricator
Bending parts revolves around modeling software (video-enhanced)
- By Kate Bachman
- Aug 6, 2018
- Article
Louis Industries has survived to its third generation, in part, by using sophisticated press brake part design software that works out the kinks before the job hits the floor.
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