Content tagged with "design-engineering"

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November 12, 2009

Organización del herramental significa optimización del punzonado El tiempo productivo de la punzonadora de torreta puede aumentarse si usted conoce su capacidad de proceso, manufactura productos dentro de esa capacidad y optimiza el arreglo de su herramental. Un proceso que no puede producir el resultado deseado de manera confiable causará desperdicio... Read more...

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May 13, 2008

Driven to integrate A Parkview Metal Products worker operates a stamping press at the company's facility in Lake Zurich, IL. Parkview produces components for the automotive industry, consumer electronics, and barbecue grills. Changes come often in the steel industry. An item manufactured in the U.S. today can... Read more...

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October 23, 2007

Designing for laser cutting A revolution is under way in the tube fabrication industry. The revolution is being driven by the need for manufacturers to fabricate tubular products faster, more accurately, at lower cost, and with shorter lead-times than before. The enemies in this fight are a shortage of skilled labor,... Read more...

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April 10, 2007

Designing for abrasive waterjet fabrication Forethought, flexibility can help cut corners Editor's Note: This article is a modified version of the article that appeared in the May 4, 2004, issue of thefabricator.com. "Has Taper Sidebar" Thinking ahead during the design stage of a fabrication always saves manufacturing costs later. This is also true for the parts cut with a... Read more...

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April 10, 2007

Turning a machine shop into a fabrication shop Like most contract manufacturers, Target Laser & Machining Inc. started out as an idea that became a concept that evolved into a plan that eventually developed into a business. It was Gary Reiter's idea, machining was the concept, and subcontracting a large amount of work for a local... Read more...

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January 9, 2007

Joining metal with adhesives The use of proper dispensing equipment allows the end-user to get the benefits of a two-part adhesive without weighing products and mixing them by hand. Here a two-part mix acrylic is dispensed through a mixing nozzle onto a metal assembly. Adhesives used in assembly processes involving... Read more...

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October 10, 2006

Lasers loom larger in tube, pipe cutting In today's manufacturing environment, 2-D lasers are the standard for cutting flat sheets and plate. Nearly everyone is familiar with laser technology's capabilities and speed for 2-D part processing. What may not be as well-known, however, is laser's 3-D capacity for mainstream... Read more...

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May 9, 2006

Achieving quality global manufacturing networks Pressure from customers, regulatory agencies, and shareholders is driving manufacturers to produce higher-quality products as they continue to strive for additional cost reductions. Although high quality is a key determinant of customer satisfaction and long-term corporate... Read more...

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February 7, 2006

A new energy in appliance manufacturing Flex Bed Panel Forming Die and Press New body styles, colors, and options are a must in the automotive industry. The same goes for household appliances, as colors and shapes — as well as internal gadgetry — continue to evolve. Although consumer demands are partially... Read more...

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May 4, 2004

Designing for abrasive waterjet fabrication Designers need to be familiar with some abrasive waterjet machining features to minimize overall cost. Some of these concepts also may apply to laser, plasma and oxyfuel cutting. Drafting Practices All projects begin with a design, which usually is prepared with a CAD program. Almost all... Read more...

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