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- From The Fabricator
Metalforming lessons learned abroad
- By Dennis Boerger
- Nov 6, 2007
- Bending and Forming
- Article
After World War II, equipment manufacturing companies in Asia and Europe designed production systems that were more flexible in nature than systems in the U.S., which were designed for high-volume production. Today this trend is hitting U.S. shores, and U.S. stampers are looking overseas for inspiration in finding ways to work more efficiently.
- From The Fabricator
Mechanical presses primed for powerful performances
- By Dennis Boerger
- Jul 10, 2007
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Metal stampers are using more high-strength steel, which is more difficult to form, requires more tooling stations, and more press tonnage. As a result, stampers are moving away from traditional production methods and investing in presses with higher tonnage capacity and larger beds.
- From The Fabricator
The modern mechanical press
- By Dennis Boerger
- Jul 11, 2006
- Bending and Forming
- Article
End-user demands for new product configurations, materials, and press capabilities continue to have an impact on the metal forming arena. Mechanical press design improvements and flexibility are keeping up with stampers' changing applications.
- From The Fabricator
Total transfer knowledge
- By Dennis Boerger
- Oct 11, 2005
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Transfer systems can deliver flexibility to perform a variety of tasks for current requirements, yet deliver the capability to carry the company at a competitive level over the long haul.
- From The Fabricator
High-tech presses
- By Dennis Boerger
- Nov 20, 2003
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Figure 1Complex drive systemStampers are looking to achieve higher productivity, better component quality, longer die life, and increased flexibility. While these capabilities are essential to maintaining an edge in today's competitive environment, they come at a price. New technology now offers...
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- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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