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January 10, 2012
Fabrication automation
Changing from manual operations to automation is a chance to redesign the fabricating process, which is an opportunity to engineer a process that runs more efficiently than merely replicating the steps used in the manual operation. Photo... Read more...
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July 8, 2011
Choosing the best transfer solution
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The front-and-back servo transfer style is often the best approach for attaining multipurpose press line capability.
Editor’s Note: This article is based on a presentation made at FABTECH® 2010 in Atlanta.
The need... Read more...
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June 8, 2010
Planning 101: Hydroforming automation
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Robots often are used to move hydrofromed components from one station to another in an automated cell.
In the automotive industry, tubular hydroformed components have greatly improved product quality while opening up new... Read more...
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May 28, 2009
Affordable automation
In today's economic atmosphere, manufacturers face many challenges. For example, if you fabricate tubular components, you probably realize that you can no longer win new business simply by having manually operated equipment ready and assuming... Read more...
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June 15, 2008
Top 10 misconceptions about automation
The new norm is a larger-than-ever variety of high-quality parts in smaller-than-ever lot sizes-requiring frequent changeovers-with zero defects. Automation accommodates the new norm. Frequent changeovers, not volume, may be the motivation to... Read more...
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October 9, 2007
A new standard in forming bathtubs
American Standard's manufacturing facility in Salem, Ohio, invested more than $1 million to fully automate its bathtub forming line, which consists of a lubricator, two hydraulic presses for deep drawing, two mechanical presses for secondary... Read more...
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October 10, 2006
Drawing on new experiences
Press operator Brandie Watkins wipes down a refrigerator door before conducting a quality check. Appliance manufacturing has been due for a makeover for some time. As thousands of U.S. households have rediscovered home entertaining,... Read more...
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July 13, 2004
Bending and handling tube
It used to be simple: Purchase the tube fabrication machinery necessary for a project and hire motivated workers to get the job done. It's not that simple anymore. Technology advances have made automated bending and material handling... Read more...
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May 30, 2002
Giving your press a lift
Photo courtesy of Atlas Technologies. What's new in quick die change is more subtle than breathtaking. Because the basic design of a typical press line leaves a limited number of options for technological improvements, "new" is best... Read more...