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Articles tagged with "change"

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	Phases, structures, and the influences of temperature By: Bob Capudean, Contributing Writer When you heat or cool a piece of metal to a specific temperature, that metal goes through what's called a phase change, in which its crystal structure changes. Sometimes the change is obvious. For example, when a piece of metal melts, it goes through a phase change when the crystal structure breaks down and the metal goes from solid to liquid. When it solidifies it's also a phase change, as the structure re-forms from liquid to solid. Publish date: June 26, 2003 Tech cell: Metals/Materials
	One system does not fit all: Ventilation equipment becomes more specific to improve the welding environment By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer Ventilation systems come in a variety of types for different types of welding processes and varying fabrication facility setups. The emphasis on proper application of these systems and best use of the components used in them comes from an increased interest in cleaner air for the welder. Publish date: January 13, 2004 Tech cell: Safety
	Reflection—Getting the most from experience By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer Leaders, what have you learned about yourself, your employees, and your company in the past year? What were your business blessings? What did you learn about your leadership style or methods? What do you intend to take into the new year, and what will you leave behind? Publish date: November 20, 2003 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Validating processes, procedures, and products By: Elia Levi, Contributing Writer The relatively new concept of validation likely will be used more and more by customers and certifying agencies to ascertain that all conceivable means were used to guarantee that a manufactured product indeed meets all requirements, including hidden characteristics not readily verifiable. This article gives an overview of typical applications. Publish date: June 23, 2009 Tech cell: For Engineers
	Shedding light on negativity—Part 1 By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager Publish date: October 9, 2003 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Shedding light on negativity—Part 2 By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager Publish date: November 6, 2003 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	New Features in Coil-to-Coil Slitters: Adapting to the changing coil industry with technology By: Chuck Damore, Contributing Writer Years ago it was customary for coil processors to have dedicated slitting lines for specific materials and gauges. Today's larger, stronger, and thinner-gauge coils, however, require service centers to be able to process many materials and gauges on the same machine. Publish date: March 11, 2004 Tech cell: Coil Processing
	Truckin' along through a stamping plant: Redesigned truck cab leads to new plant, processes By: Tom Juric, Contributing Writer 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
	Gettin' down with downtime: Reducing unprofitable die changeover time By: Patrice A. Kelly, Contributing Writer Reducing the time it takes to change dies it important to all stampers, especially for custom stampers that run small-quantity jobs. This article summarizes the ways in which automation has helped in this process and then covers two die change methods that are used in a quick change system: the standardized clamping system and the V-notch, or key, system. Publish date: November 29, 2001 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	Protecting dies against press system faults By: Harry J. Walters, Contributing Writer The need for die protection has existed ever since the first die was produced. The most elementary form of protection has always been an alert, dependable operator. However, an operator cannot always react to a problem before it damages a die. Publish date: May 30, 2001 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	The ins and outs of magnetic die clamping: Magnetic clamping of dies adds flexibility to stamping operations For the right application, magnetic die clamping can add significant flexibility to a stamping operation, eliminate physical clamps, and simplify maintenance. Publish date: March 24, 2009 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	Achieving faster, more efficient tube mill changeovers By: Robert Sladky, Contributing Writer Tube mill changeovers involve more than just tooling. Several variables Publish date: July 26, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	Hot spots for U.S. metal fabricated exports By: Kate Bachman, STAMPING Journal� Editor Increased global competition for customers on their home turf has driven U.S. metal fabricators to throw their nets wider to international markets. With this in mind, fabricators should look at the lists of the countries purchasing the most U.S. metal fabricated tools, machinery, products, and partially assembled goods as a road map to export opportunities. Publish date: July 10, 2003 Tech cell: Bending