Content tagged with "plastic"

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October 9, 2003

Controlling bend angles Spring-back Analysis All metal has a certain amount of spring-back. Spring-back, also known as elastic recovery, is the tendency for the metal to want to return to its original flat blank shape after being bent. To fully understand why metal springs back, we first must understand that metal,... Read more...

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July 10, 2003

Examining the effects of push assist on the formability of aluminum tubes A cold forming process, bending influences the tube's properties and consequently its formability in subsequent hydroforming. Because plastic deformation in the cross section of a tube is not uniform during bending, the wall thickness decreases on the outside of the bend (in the tension zone)... Read more...

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June 26, 2003

Tooling tricks of the trade Just make it work!" they scream. "I don't care how Just make it work!" As a tooling professional (whether you are a tool- and diemaker, engineer, press operator, or any other member of the team responsible for operating and maintaining that die), you quickly find that "making it work" is... Read more...

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May 15, 2003

Finding the best splice for your light-duty conveyor In most light-duty conveyor systems, one of the key factors in obtaining conveyor uptime is achieving the optimal splice. Reviewing the available alternatives in light of the realities of your conveyor system will suggest which type might serve your needs best. Belting designed for... Read more...

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