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Getting a handle on coil handling: One size doesn't fit all when selecting coil handling equipment

Coil handling equipment can take up a lot of space, so it's important to consider different equipment configurations and options that may deliver much-needed floor space.

Publish date: April 11, 2006

Tech cell: Coil Processing


Truckin' along through a stamping plant: Redesigned truck cab leads to new plant, processes

International Truck and Engine Corporation's Springfield, Ohio, plant recently undertook the challenge of building a high-performance truck with the dimensional tolerances that meet today's quality standards within a cost structure that would allow it to remain competitive. This new product launch was the first of its kind for the company in more than 20 years.

Publish date: April 24, 2003

Tech cell: Press Technology


Hydraulic forming takes a front seat: How an automotive supplier improved quality characteristics on seat adjuster channels

For about 50 years roll forming was the process of choice for making seat track channels at Dura Automotive Seat Systems, Stockton, Ill. While the process was high-speed, low-maintenance, and flexible, it also caused channel end flare, twist, and bow.

Publish date: April 24, 2003

Tech cell: Press Technology


Knockout punch: Hand-in-glove fit between application and process has Sanmina-SCI punching out profits

The system Sanmina-SCI uses to produce rails for Sun Microsystems' large servers is a key factor in Sanmina-SCI's competitiveness when it comes to processing a large, heavy-gauge, complet part, delivered in large volume on an as-needed basis for computer server systems and other similar applications.

Publish date: November 8, 2005

Tech cell: Press Technology


Die Basics 101: Part XIV

Fineblanking and GRIPflow® are cold metal extrusion processes used to produce what appear to be blanked parts. These processes are alternatives to casting, forging, and machining. This article explains these processes. Descriptions of and links to the first 13 parts in this series can be found at the end of this article.

Publish date: June 12, 2007

Tech cell: Tool and Die