Pushing plate processing productivity: To speed up fabricating efforts, remove time wasteProductivity increases when manufacturing processes are executed as quickly as possible. Maximizing productivity also means minimizing the nonproductive segments of the manufacturing cycle. When all the time associated with manufacturing—the fabricating process itself, non-process in-cycle time, out of cycle waiting time, downtime, and secondary operations—is minimized that productivity is maximized.
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Everything you need to know about flatteners and levelers for coil processing—Part 2: Flattening solutions and the anatomy of a bend in flat-rolled metalsEditor's Note: This article is Part II of a four-part series covering flatness and stability in cut-to-length, slitting, and tension leveling operations. This article discusses flattening solutions and the anatomy of a bend. Part I, which appeared in the October issue of The FABRICATOR®, discussed how flat-rolled metal gets unflat; Part III in the December issue will address how coil processors can make metal flat so it stays that way; and Part IV in the January 2003 issue will discuss new applications and options in leveling equipment.
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Correcting shape problems in flat-rolled coil: Defining simple and complex shape defectsVarious shape defects can be encountered in flat-rolled ferrous and nonferrous strip. Knowing their mechanics and origins and how to correct them can be very useful in times of need.
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Minimizing knife deflections in coil slitting: How to buy and use the right rotary knives |
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Everything you need to know about flatteners and levelers for coil processing—Part 3: How coil processors can make metal flat so it stays that wayEditor's Note: This article is Part III of a four-part series covering flatness and stability in cut-to-length, slitting, and tension leveling operations. This article discusses how coil processors can make metal flat so it stays that way. Part I, which appeared in the October issue of The FABRICATOR®, discussed how flat-rolled metal gets unflat; Part II in the November issue covered flattening solutions and the anatomy of a bend; and Part IV in the January 2003 issue will discuss new applications and options in leveling equipment.
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Everything you need to know about flatteners and levelers for coil processing—Part 4: New applications and options in flattening and levelingThe best way to eliminate defects in coil shape is to buy prime material. What you get out of any leveler, flattener, or tension leveler is affected by the flatness of the material you put into it.
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Sizing up pallet decoilers: Choosing the proper motor table sizes saves time, moneyThe primary reason for purchasing a decoiler is to increase production. By correctly sizing the machine for your needs, you can increase production and the bottom line.
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Analyzing coil handling equipment purchases: New, used, or refurbished? |
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Evaluating in-house coil slitting: Key areas to consider |
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Sizing up servo presses: A look at tonnage and energyServo-powered presses will not replace all flywheel mechanical presses. Each technology has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on the stamping application.
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