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January 29, 2004

Choosing the right coated abrasive for plate finishing applications Choosing the proper abrasive starts with understanding how the grain’s shape and other characteristics affect its suitability for the type of metal being finished and the surface finish required. Some types of coated abrasive grains are aluminum oxide, zirconia... Read more...

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January 29, 2004

Why should you care about inside bend radii? Photo courtesy of TRUMPF Inc. A minimum bend radius is a function of the material and has little or nothing to do with the press brake punch tip. A minimum bend radius for one material thickness is not the same for another material thickness. In cold-rolled mild steel,... Read more...

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July 10, 2003

Fabricating technology advancements drive new plate finishing trends As cutting, welding, and other fabrication processes evolve and new materials emerge to meet these requirements, finishing processes have had to become a nimble dance partner to the whirlwind of change or get caught up in it. Producing More, Faster With Less New developments in... Read more...

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June 12, 2003

Designing high-strength steel stamped parts for formability The problems associated with forming high-strength steel often are created during the design stage, when products are designed in such a way that they cannot be manufactured using conventional stamping methods. Or the product requires numerous or special offline operations, such as annealing or... Read more...

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November 29, 2001

Making the most of the daily grind The design and production of abrasives have kept pace with other advances in the welding industry, making grinding and finishing products more effective than ever in helping fabricators to lower costs and improve productivity. Grinding equipment and accessories for this industry are available... Read more...

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November 15, 2001

Using hydroforming aluminum components versus steel stampings As the name implies, hydroforming is a metal forming process that uses water as a forming medium. In the case of tube hydroforming, a tubular workpiece is placed between two mating die halves. The tube is sealed, normally by metal mandrels inserted under pressure in each end of the tube. Water... Read more...

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October 25, 2001

Design tips for sheet metal: Bend relief, small holes, hole distortion near bends, and minimum flange widths My experience, and therefore this article, is limited to sheet metal for applications such as power supplies, dispensing mechanisms, and electronic enclosures. I run a job shop. We need maximum tooling and machining versatility, so tooling dedicated to a specific product is used only when... Read more...

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July 12, 2001

Examining press feeding options: Considerations that determine a feed's effectiveness In most cases, a press feed must meet three criteria to be successful. First, it must be flexible in terms of setup. Second, it must deliver the material with sufficient precision into the tool, and third, it must feed at the proper time. Other important considerations that determine the... Read more...

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