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	Pressure-sequence and high-pressure hydroforming: Knowing the processes can mean boosting profits By: Gary Morphy, Contributing Writer Pressure-sequence hydroforming can form complex parts as well as forming most ductile metals, including high-strength, low-alloy, and stainless steels with sharper corners, thick-walled tube, and other difficult features. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Hydroforming
	Dealing with internal pressure in free hydraulic bulging: Predicting results with FEA By: Atsushi Shirayori, Contributing Writer For hydraulic tube bulging, direct pressure control is the most commonly used process. Pressure control allows engineers to determine the correct capacity hydraulic system and, more importantly, prevent tube rupture. However, inflow control, or control of the volume of fluid inside the tube, theoretically could be another viable hydroforming process. Finite element analysis has shown that inflow control could allow engineers to more accurately predict deformation behavior and therefore enhance the hydroforming process. Publish date: June 12, 2003 Tech cell: Hydroforming
	Making steels stronger By: Bob Capudean, Contributing Writer When it comes to modifying a steel's strength and hardness, it's important to not confuse hardness with hardenability and remember that hardenability characteristics are important because they help identify how much a specific steel will harden during welding. Publish date: October 9, 2003 Tech cell: Metals/Materials
	Sell! Sell! Sell!: Developing a profitable exit strategy for you and your company By: R. Carter Freeman, CMC and Anthony J. Mulkern, Ph.D., Contributing Writers Devising a strategy for selling your company that fits within your goals and current market conditions is essential Publish date: October 25, 2001 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Building a better business model: Strategic planning basics for automotive stampers to improve profit By: Jason C. Brewer, Contributing Writer Just what is a strategic business model, and how can it be developed and used by an automotive stamping supplier wanting to boost its bottom line? Publish date: October 11, 2001 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Mediating commercial conflict By: Tom Oswald, Contributing Writer This article explores some of the aspects of a commercial mediation I performed some years ago. The identities of the participants and the facts of the case have been changed to preserve the participants' privacy and the confidentiality inherent in mediation cases. This case was selected because of the intense emotional feelings that surrounded what should have been a straightforward and rather simple business arrangement. So often it seems that the feelings, emotions, and egos of the participants in a conflict can mean more than the dollars or tangible value involved. Publish date: May 15, 2003 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Workers' compensation—Managing the process By: Ron Wood, SPHR, Contributing Writer Publish date: November 20, 2003 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Steel industry anything but status quo: Next generation of distributors set to lead wave of change By: Donald R. McNeeley, Ph.D., Contributing Writer As the market demands change, the steel distribution industry will take up the gauntlet and change with the times. Contrary to some speculation, the steel manufacturing industry is neither going away nor reluctant to embrace the innovations necessary to survive. Publish date: July 12, 2001 Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis
	10 questions to ask about equipment leasing: Inquire before you sign By: Michael Fleming, Contributing Writer Equipment leasing—an arrangement in which a business pays for the use of equipment but does not own it—is growing in popularity for many reasons. Benefits of leasing include flexibility, convenience, and protection from having to be responsible for equipment obsolescence. Publish date: May 29, 2003 Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis
	High-Speed Feeding Techniques - Reviewing the Facotrs that Affect Process Speeds By: Al Lochtefeld, Contributing Writer Gripper or roll-type feeds operate on the principle of feeding force, which is a product of the coefficient of friction between the grippers or feed rolls and the material being fed. Reviewing each force as a factor of the feeding equipment or feeding conditions helps in evaluating the feeding process. Publish date: February 19, 2002 Tech cell: Press Feeding
	Maximizing a coil fed press: Variables that influence production speed, setup By: Ted Sberna, Contributing Writer Coil-fed stamping presses are nothing new, but coil feeding processes have changed a lot since the days when press feeders were driven mechanically by crank motion. Influencing these processes are differences between transfer and progressive tooling. Publish date: July 24, 2003 Tech cell: Press Feeding
	Designing high-strength steel stamped parts for formability By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer The use of high-strength steel to manufacture automobiles and other transportation vehicles has increased dramatically. The material's strength allows manufacturers to reduce vehicle weight substantially and increase fuel efficiency, without sacrificing performance. Publish date: June 12, 2003 Tech cell: Press Technology
	Taking the heat, keeping the current: Heat sinks provide thermal conductivity, electrical isolation By: Ken Wesseln, Contributing Writer Publish date: July 24, 2003 Tech cell: Press Technology
	Virtual tryout: Simulation software simplifies progressive die troubleshooting By: Terry Swan, Contributing Writer Publish date: August 14, 2003 Tech cell: Press Technology
	Do you use checking jigs and fixtures?: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure By: Dave Petrack, Contributing Writer How do you check tube fabrications to ensure they meet quality standards? Do you ship parts without checking them and hope that the next time the phone rings it isn't a prelude to a tirade from a disgruntled customer? Or do you check finished parts only to realize that your scrap rate is too high and wish you had checked them at earlier stages of the manufacturing process? Publish date: July 10, 2003 Tech cell: Testing and Measuring
	Key design principles for successful deep drawing By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Successful deep drawing depends on many factors. Ignoring even one of them during die design and build can prove disastrous. Publish date: May 30, 2001 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	Designing progressive dies: Reviewing the basics of progressive tooling By: Michael Korneli, Contributing Writer Decisions and compromises must be made when designing progressive dies to produce a part. Knowing ahead of time what this process entails just might help you. Publish date: September 17, 2001 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	Cutting die-related costs: Where to look to save money By: Michael Korneli, Contributing Writer Demands for cheaper, better, and faster tooling for stampings and the pace of business continue to escalate. This trend is not going to reverse itself. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	Taking the troubles out of tube mill tooling: Preventing and solving some common problems By: Chris Miller, Contributing Writer 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
	Examining tube mill roll tooling, setup, and maintenance By: Dan Ventura, Contributing Writer In today's competitive market, two of the most important considerations for high-quality production are proper roll tooling setup and mill alignment. Publish date: September 17, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	It's all about precision, craftsmanship: Shop makes commitment to solid welding practices By: Norwin Merens, Contributing Writer A case study looking at how Superior Joining Technologies Inc. got into the microwelding business, the welding equipment they use, how the meet customer requirements, and how they use a solid foundation in welding to keep up with today's stringent requirements. Publish date: December 13, 2001 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Welding aluminum tailored blanks with Nd:YAG lasers for automotive applications By: Mohammed Naeem and Richard Jessett, Contributing Writers The increased average power at the workpiece delivered by a 4-kilowatt, continuous-wave Nd:YAG laser source can be used for tailored blank welding of aluminum alloys Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Automation and Robotics
	Identifying the right cutting and welding tips: Understanding torch tip design and function By: John Uccellini, Contributing Writer Publish date: October 9, 2003 Tech cell: Consumables
	Brake Line: Press Brakes and More: Planning to cut corners on safety? By: Steve D. Benson, Contributing Writer Press brake safety is a common sense issue. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Bending
	Adaptive bending: Achieving accurate first-piece bending results By: Wim Serruys, Contributing Writer Adaptive bending allows press brake operators to measure a bend angle during the forming process and feed the information to the numerical control. The article discusses springback and how to determine it and the fact that when air bending, 90 percent of problems result during initial setup, and only 10 percent result from springback. It also discusses using an angle control system, methods of measuring angles, and requirements for angle measurement systems. Publish date: November 15, 2001 Tech cell: Bending