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Die Science: Finding the right method for die shoe guidance
- By Art Hedrick
- Mar 7, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Choosing the proper guidance and heeling method is critical to the success of any stamping operation. Improperly guided and heeled die shoes may result in cutting and forming sections interfacing with the wrong clearances, severe deflection, and die damage. Guide Pin and Bushing BasicsGuide pins,...
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Die Science: Under pressure to find the best pressure pad
- By Art Hedrick
- Mar 7, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Pressure pads are critical to the success of a stamping operation. These pressure-loaded plates, either contoured or flat, perform the function of holding, stripping, or controlling metal during cutting or forming. Three Basic TypesAlthough there are many specialty pressure pads, they can be broken...
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Strip/flux combo decreases cladding time on Alloy 625
- Mar 7, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Voestalpine Böhler Welding has introduced a patented strip/flux combination for single-layer cladding of Alloy 625. The UTP Maintenance Soudotape 625/Record EST 625-1 LD cuts down on cladding time and on the use of cladding materials, the company reports. Alloy 625 composition with less than 10...
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Die Science: The time and place for die polishing
- By Art Hedrick
- Mar 7, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
As a young apprentice tool- and diemaker, I was taught that when building a forming die for a drawing, stretching, or bending operation, all forming sections had to be polished to a mirror-like surface finish in the direction of metal flow. Not doing so would result in poor material flow, premature...
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Predictive monitoring/analytics system diagnoses pump operating problems
- Mar 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
The new PumpSense™ sensor-based system from Prophecy Sensorlytics™ provides predictive diagnostics technology to alert pump/blower users to developing problems and prescribe fixes without any need for outside support, expertise, or data analysis. Designed for integration by OEM pump...
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Smithers Quality Assessments receives aerospace accreditation for AS9100:2016
- Mar 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Akron, Ohio-based Smithers Quality Assessments (SQA) has received accreditation from ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for AS9100:2016, the quality management standard used in the aerospace industry. SQA has offered AS9100 certifications since 2001. AS9100 is based on the ISO 9001...
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AEC files new scope-clarification request on fake pallets
- Mar 6, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Last week the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), Wauconda, Ill., filed a new scope-clarification case against China Zhongwang Holdings Ltd. and its extensive network of affiliates, asking the Department of Commerce (DOC) to expand the DOC’s determination last December regarding Zhongwang’s...
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Die Science: 4 causes of poor strip feeding in progressive dies
- By Art Hedrick
- Mar 6, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Most stamping plants have experienced poor strip feeding in a progressive die. Not only can this problem cause great frustration, but it also can lead to die and press damage, poor quality, scrap, safety hazards, and downtime. Four potential causes usually are to blame. 1. Die Alignment The...
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Messer Cutting Systems hires central regional manager
- Mar 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Menomonee Falls, Wis.-based Messer Cutting Systems, a provider of thermal cutting gantry machines for the metalworking industry, has hired Todd Wellens as central regional manager. Wellens has more than 20 years of experience in the fabricating machine tool marketplace, as well as 10 years of...
- From The Fabricator
Die Science: Drawing pad basics
- By Art Hedrick
- Mar 6, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
The drawing pad, otherwise known as the binder, blank holder, or pressure ring, is one of the most important components of a drawing and stretching operation. Its shape, thickness, deflection, and surface quality are critical features. In addition, the material it’s made from is crucial....
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Die Science: Choosing between pressure pads and stripper plates
- By Art Hedrick
- Mar 6, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Many problems result from a poorly designed or completely absent pressure pad. In the May/June 2013 issue of STAMPING Journal, I discussed the characteristics of the three kinds of pressure pads. Now it’s time to review the pressure pad styles and see how they compare to stripper plates. Stripper...
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O’Neal Mfg. Services names GM of Iowa Laser facility
- Mar 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Birmingham, Ala.-based O’Neal Mfg. Services (OMS) has appointed Matt Moon to general manager of the Iowa Laser division in Cedar Falls, Iowa, a supplier of fabricated metal components and welded assemblies for OEMs. This facility offers sheet and tube CO2 laser cutting, forming, machining, and...
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Die Science: Bridge strippers versus spring strippers
- By Art Hedrick
- Mar 6, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
A recent consultation job reminded me of the importance of selecting the best method for stripping cutting punches. It’s not that I haven’t seen similar problems in the past; rather it’s the simple fact that using the wrong type of stripper can result in catastrophic tool failure, as well as...
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Lincoln Electric enters negotiations to acquire Air Liquide Welding
- Mar 6, 2017
- Arc Welding
- News Release
Cleveland-based Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding and entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Air Liquide’s subsidiary, Air Liquide Welding. The proposed acquisition is subject to a definitive agreement between the parties and customary conditions and...
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Metal powder group announces website launch
- Mar 6, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
The Metal Powder Industries Federation's (MPIF) Industry Development Board (IDB), Princeton, N.J., has completed a redesign of the www.pickpm.com website. The new website offers design-specification information and numerous application case studies covering eight powder metallurgy (PM) market...
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