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      <title><![CDATA[DIEVESTIGATION: Diemaking, from concept to reality]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Figure 1Die quoting engineers


 Many  steps are involved in making dies: quoting the job, determining the materials  and process to be used, building the die, trying it out, and signing off on the ...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 02:17:01 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How can I stop die wrecks that occur even  with sensors in use?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Q: I am a die setter running progressive dies at 150 strokes per minute (SPM). I currently use pilot misfeed sensors, double-material sensors for slug pulls, feed sensors, end-of-stock sensors, and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 02:17:01 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Reading progressive die strip — Part II]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/article/toolanddie/reading-progressive-die-strip-aeuro-part-ii</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: This is the second part of a two-part article about reading progressive-die strips. Part I, which appeared in the May issue, covered the causes of pilot hole distortion and mismatched...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 02:17:01 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[DIEVESTIGATION: Important considerations when designing deep-drawn parts]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[

Figure 1

 The previous DIEVESTIGATION column discussed design  considerations for stamped parts made primarily by stretching the metal rather  than drawing. This article discusses design...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 02:17:01 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Appliance stamper draws on magnetic die clamping to accelerate its uptime]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[

Situation

In the home appliance industry, designs are constantly changing and updating to meet consumer tastes and changing market demands. Modern appliances may have contoured enclosures,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 02:17:01 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[DIEVESTIGATION: Draw or stretch? That is the question]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/article/toolanddie/dievestigation-draw-or-stretchr-that-is-the-question</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ The first DIEVESTIGATION article, &quot;Designing stamped parts: How material selection affects downstream operations and costs,&quot; discussed factors you should consider when specifying a metal during part...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 02:17:01 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Preventing oil canning problems]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/article/toolanddie/preventing-oil-canning-problems</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Figure 1aOil canning can be seen in the side walls of this drawn shell.  I have spent a great deal of time on die building and stamping jobs, dealing with everything from soup to nuts. What I find...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 02:17:01 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[DIEVESTIGATION: Designing stamped parts]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ When you design a part, do you consider how the design affects manufacturing costs? All too often stamped parts are designed to have certain features and tolerances with little consideration given to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 02:17:01 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sheet Metal Stamping 101, Part V]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/article/toolanddie/sheet-metal-stamping-101-part-v</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Editor's Note: This series presents an overview of metal stamping. Part I of this series focused on the various careers in the metal stamping industry. Part II discussed stamping materials and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 02:17:01 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sheet Metal Stamping 101, Part IV]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/article/toolanddie/sheet-metal-stamping-101-part-iv</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Figure 1 
Editor's Note: This series presents an overview of metal stamping. Part I of this series focused on the various careers in the metal stamping industry. Part II discussed stamping materials...]]></description>
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