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	Experimenting with flexible blank holder force control: Prototype shows promise for difficult-to-form materials By: Leonid Shulkin, Jeffrey Rowan, Taylan Altan, and Gary L. Kinzel, Contributing Writers The quality of deep drawn sheet metal products is determined largely by the rate at which a sheet is drawn into a die. Varying blank holder force (BHF) as a function of time or the press stroke is of great importance. Publish date: July 12, 2001 Tech cell: Press Technology
	Key design principles for successful deep drawing By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Successful deep drawing depends on many factors. Ignoring even one of them during die design and build can prove disastrous. Publish date: May 30, 2001 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	Controlling flow and obtaining stretch in deep draw operations By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Addressing the difficulties in obtaining a wrinkle-free stamped part requires a good understanding of metal flow and how it is affected by draw beads Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	Toolmaker tricks By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer It is not unusual for me to perform a few magic tricks when holding a conference on stamping die drawing, troubleshooting, or processing. Later on, I may disclose the magicbehind the trick. I do this for a couple of reasons: first, to entertain the conference attendees, and second, to show them that there is no such thing as magic, only physics. Publish date: August 14, 2003 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	The growing use of orbital tube welding: Quality, repeatability, and documentation drive the technology By: William J. Wuertz, Contributing Writer Although orbital tube welding has been used in aerospace, semiconductor, and other high-purity applications for a long time, general industrial markets just now are beginning to view it as a viable and economical option for joining stainless steel tubing. Publish date: July 12, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Automating your end forming operation: How to maximize efficiency in the shop By: Dale Miller, Contributing Writer Efficiency, productivity, and quality are focal points for end forming operations, and many manufacturers are looking to automation to improve those dimensions of their businesses. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	The little-known life of the scarfing tool: Focusing on a small device to see the bigger picture By: W.B. "Bud" Graham, Contributing Writer Who cares about scarfing tools? There are more important things in life. When the beauty pageant contestant is asked what problem she would like to solve, she's more likely to answer "I'd like to establish world peace" than "I wish I could find ways to help scarfing tools last longer." Publish date: June 26, 2003 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Structural tube on campus: Aluminum bridge spans science departments Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Wash., is known for its strong science programs. "Flying Bridge," a structure designed by artist and sculptor Ed Carpenter, physically and metaphorically spans the biology and chemistry departments in the university's new Dean Science Building. Carpenter, who designed the bridge with engineering consultation from Peterson Structural Engineers Inc., teamed up with Albina Pipe Bending Co. Inc. to tackle the project's material bending and fabrication requirements. Publish date: January 13, 2004 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Exploring the welded tube making process: The basics for fabricators By: Henry Niedzwecki, Contributing Writer This article is aimed not at tube producers, but at fabricators of tubing, to provide an overview of the process. Publish date: May 30, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	Solving Problems on the Tube Mill By: Robert Sladky, Contributing Writer Tube mill operators face a variety of challenges everyday in their efforts to produce high-quality tubing in a cost effective and productive way. Publish date: August 16, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	Laser welding of stainless pressure tubes By: Frank Fenton, Contributing Writer Not all laser welded tubes are created equal. Know what to look for in the final product to ensure that you're buying quality and not just an imposter. Publish date: July 12, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	Inline gauge control in welded tube production: Reducing conversion losses By: W.B. "Bud" Graham, Contributing Writer Reducing scrap when converting strip to finished tube is a huge step in bettering your bottom line. Publish date: July 26, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	Considering the benefits of pulse spray transfer GMAW By: Paul Niskala, Contributing Writer Publish date: October 25, 2002 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Advantages of plasma welding: Often-overlooked PAW offers speed and affordability By: Randy Dull, Contributing Writer Plasma arc welding sometimes offers greater welding speed than gas tungsten arc welding at lower cost than laser beam welding. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Secrets of Using GTAW for Tools and Dies: One retired fabricator share the basics of how he added this services to his shop By: Earl Durfee, Contributing Writer Tool and die welding can be a very lucrative service for a fab shop. However, tool and die welders are about as rare as brain surgeons because of a general lack of knowledge about the process and because of the extra expense it brings to a shop. This article offers a basic understanding of what's needed to add this service to your fab shop. Publish date: November 17, 2002 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Examining the GTAW environment: Choosing the right electrode and booth for your application By: Richard Mann, Contributing Writer The author outlines basic components of a welding booth suitable for GTAW, and offers possible solutions to a decline in availability of the thoriated tungsten used in a GTAW electrode. He also offers ideas for providing a clean air supply for the GTAW operator. Publish date: July 12, 2001 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Joining aluminum with GTAW: Advice for the novice By: Mike Sammons, Contributing Writer Aluminum is a real challenge to weld, especially for beginners. A knowledge of the gas tungsten arc welding equipment that is available to do the job as well as required accessories, preparation tips, and proper techniques is a good thing to have before jumping in. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	The fundamentals of gas tungsten arc welding: Preparation, consumables, and equipment necessary for the process By: Larry D. Smith, Contributing Writer Learning the fundamentals of the GTAW process will increase the welder's ability to produce quality weldments. Knowing the correct consumables, equipment, and preweld preparation necessary will help the welder troubleshoot welding problems. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Mastering the art of welding—it's all about proper technique By: Marty Rice, Contributing Writer Publish date: August 14, 2003 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Getting the best results in gas-shielded FCAW: Filler metals play a crucial role in the process By: Tex Ikeda and David Haynie, Contributing Writers Publish date: December 11, 2003 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Robotic arc welding gets smart in real time: Immediacy of information can benefit shop floors By: Tim Nacey, Contributing Writer Whether you're dealing with low part counts or wild welding variables or the challenges of just-in-time production, monitoring software can help smooth your operation. Publish date: September 4, 2001 Tech cell: Automation and Robotics
	Welding aluminum tailored blanks with Nd:YAG lasers for automotive applications By: Mohammed Naeem and Richard Jessett, Contributing Writers The increased average power at the workpiece delivered by a 4-kilowatt, continuous-wave Nd:YAG laser source can be used for tailored blank welding of aluminum alloys Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Automation and Robotics
	Setting realistic goals for robotic welding projects By: Jim Berge, Contributing Writer Expecting a robot to solve all of your production problems can inflict the cruel irony of ceating more. If you want your robots to speed up your operation, know what they can and can't do from the start. Publish date: November 15, 2001 Tech cell: Automation and Robotics
	Which wire do you require?: How to select a gas-shielded welding electrode By: Lisa Byall and Doug Krebs, Contributing Writers Are you looking for ways to improve quality, raise productivity, and save costs in your current welding operations? If you haven't examined the various electrode choices, you could be missing an opportunity to take your production welding to the next level. Publish date: July 24, 2003 Tech cell: Consumables
	Selecting the right tungsten: How your choice affects AC GTAW By: Brent Williams, Contributing Writer Most welders used to agree that a pure tungsten electrode was crucial to obtaining the best results for gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) aluminum, magnesium, and other alloys that required an AC arc. Publish date: February 26, 2004 Tech cell: Consumables
	Selecting a shielding gas for joining stainless steel: The right choice is critical for success By: Kevin Lyttle and Garth Stapon, Contributing Writers Publish date: June 8, 2004 Tech cell: Consumables
	Understanding weld discontinuities By: Tony Anderson, Contributing Writer Publish date: June 12, 2003 Tech cell: Welding Inspection