Authors - Ken Shoop
Articles written by Ken Shoop
Results: 7
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Leveling flat-rolled stripOperating a leveler requires training and skill, but computers are making the task much easier. A computer can quickly set the machine to a good starting point and allow very fine adjustment of the back-ups. Once the leveler is delivering good results on a particular coil, the settings can be...
Publish date: September 11, 2007 |
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6 ways to focus on slitting linesBy improving entry coil storage, coil inside diameter (ID) changes, slitter tooling changeover, scrap handling, and strip tensioning, you can slitting line efficiency.
Publish date: September 11, 2007 |
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Holding the line on metal costsStampers and roll formers can look at edge trim, heads, tails, skeletons, and coil damage for ways they can reduce scrap to hold the line on metal costs.
Publish date: September 12, 2006 |
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A focus on slitting linesAs manufacturing has moved overseas, the U.S. slitting market has become saddled with overcapacity. Coil processors can improve efficiencies by upgrading the equipment they use in the following areas: coil storage, changeovers in coil and slitting tooling; scrap handling; and tensioning.
Publish date: September 13, 2005 |
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Survival of the fastest
Publish date: September 14, 2004 |
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What's new with multiblanking lines?Multiblanking lines are used to produce small, accurately shaped blanks directly from large coils. Modern lines can process many different types of material over a range of thicknesses, while still allowing quick changeovers and minimal maintenance. New technology is available in several key...
Publish date: May 30, 2002 |
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Improving stamping production end to endExploring the benefits of welding coils in roll forming and progressive stamping operations. Welding coils can reduce scrap, downtime, and tooling damage. A variety of coil end joiners are described, such as portable, stationary, single-and double-cut, fully automatic, and semiautomatic.
Publish date: May 30, 2002 |
