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May 30, 2001

Key design principles for successful deep drawing Successful deep drawing depends on many factors. Ignoring even one of them during die design and build can prove disastrous. However, regardless of the many factors involved, the most important element to a successful deep drawing operation is initiating metal flow. The following are key... Read more...

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February 19, 2001

How to avoid the top 10 problems in plasma cutting: Practical tips you can use right now The old adage "measure twice, cut once" is as important for plasma arc cutting operators as it is for carpenters. The phrase could be reworded to "inspect twice, cut once" for the plasma industry. Careful preparation, setup, and maintenance can alleviate many costly problems which... Read more...

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February 19, 2001

Die design for flat parts: Achieving perfection in a difficult task Flatness is one of the most difficult part characteristics to achieve in a conventional stamping die. Some of the factors controlling part flatness are: 1. The severity of the steel cutting deformation. 2. The mechanical properties of the sheet material. 3. The incoming flatness of the... Read more...

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February 19, 2001

Controlling flow and obtaining stretch in deep draw operations Figure 1 Object Obtaining a wrinkle-free part and the desired percentage of stretch in a deep drawn part sometimes can be very frustrating and time-consuming. Wrinkles, fractures, loose metal, buckles, and oil canning are everyday problems in the die build and stamping industry.... Read more...

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