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Promoting back safety—one company's approach

Publish date: October 9, 2003

Tech cell: Safety


Meeting ISO 14001 requirements: Leveraging advanced forming lubricant technology

As of July 2003 all 5,000-plus Ford Motor Company suppliers were required to be ISO 14001-certified. In 2002 General Motors required all of its suppliers to implement environmental management systems (EMS) that conform to ISO 14001. The trend will continue for the auto industry and others.

Publish date: November 6, 2003

Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis


Controlling bend angles

Bend angles are among the most frustrating geometric features to control in metal stamping. This is due primarily to two factors – the inconsistency of the mechanical properties in the metal being bent and the die design.

Publish date: October 9, 2003

Tech cell: Tool and Die


Solving Problems on the Tube Mill

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


Taking the troubles out of tube mill tooling: Preventing and solving some common problems

This article discusses the prevention of problems associated with tube mill tooling, touching on maintaining tooling, as well as troubleshooting common problems that may arise during the tube production process.

Publish date: October 11, 2001

Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production


Why should you care about inside bend radii?

Operators, designers, and engineers, why should you care about the inside bend radius if the customer doesn't? Because, ultimately, just how easy or difficult it is to produce a part depends on decisions made during the design stage. Misunderstanding terminology, process capabilities, or production methods can lead to mistakes that can make production more difficult. The most common mistake is incorrectly calculating and achieving the correct minimum inside bend radius.

Publish date: January 29, 2004

Tech cell: Bending