Materials Handling Articles

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	The squid head and the stamping press : Tennessee manufacturer streamlines part handling By: Tim Heston, Senior Editor If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Figure 1 This so-called "squid head" gripper on the end of... Publish date: March 9, 2010
	Everything you wanted to know about overhead cranes : Educating yourself on this material handling tool can help keep operations running smoothly and employees safe If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Figure 1 Overhead traveling bridge cranes are very... Publish date: November 2, 2009
	Pipe supplier reduces aisle width, material handling SITUATION Pipe-Valves Inc., Columbus, Ohio, opened its doors for business 46 years ago. A family-owned company, it employs 40 people and is an... Publish date: October 26, 2009
	Curbing waste at Power Curbers : Lean equipment-maker streamlines part flow By: Tim Heston If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Power Curbers can receive, fabricate, paint, and assemble... Publish date: June 4, 2009
	Seleccion de prensas: soluciones : Reglas, consejoes y advertencias By: Kate Bachman Si la imagen no se puede visualizar, cliquee en el n�mero de la figura para verla Read article in English > ¿Es¿Está... Publish date: May 21, 2009
	New press? What will you do with the scrap? : 5 ways to plan ahead to avoid costly surprises around the bend By: Paul Miner If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. So, you found the money to buy a press. You've got a... Publish date: April 28, 2009
	Pallet changer, tower, or shelving system with that laser? : Options for storing, transferring materials By: Michael Bishop, Contributing Writer If you decide to automate material handling in your laser cutting operations, you have several choices to make. The decision on whether to... Publish date: October 14, 2008
	Conveying flexibility : How to avoid building up a conveyor graveyard By: Matt Jones, Mike Hosch, and Gary Wemmert Figure 1 When selecting a conveyor, consider present and future material handling needs. For instance, two narrow conveyors, ganged together... Publish date: September 30, 2008
	A new look at lift trucks : New environmental regulations lead to new material handling engine technologies By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief Late-night legend Johnny Carson often played a character called Karnak, who could provide the answer to a question before the question was... Publish date: July 15, 2008
	The finer points of coil handling for fineblanking : Selecting equipment to produce flat, straight strip By: Eilert Bruns Fineblanking requires a heavy-duty press and special tooling. The goal is to produce a part that requires minimal work after the press... Publish date: May 13, 2008
	Extend conveyor life with maintenance, modification : Avoid line shutdown By: Kim Stoll Forty years ago, conveyors were just expected to move items from point A to point B. They did that pretty well, but not much else. To the... Publish date: November 6, 2007
	Move heavy loads with less cost By: Vibro Industries The rugged-duty "Slugger" Model 850B Transporter Conveying System, by Vibro Industries, has been reengineered to provide several distinct... Publish date: August 8, 2007
	Select the right storage rack system for your needs By: RIDG-U-RAK The storage requirements for warehouses and distribution centers are unique to each operation. The most productive and cost-effective system may... Publish date: August 8, 2007
	5 ways to leaner die handling : Vertical storage and retrieval systems help shops reach for lean By: Ed Romaine Conventional rack, shelving, and drawer systems used in many stamping facilities are a less-than-lean method of storing dies. They consume a... Publish date: August 8, 2007
	Improving warehouse operations for tube, pipe : Better efficiency leads to lower costs By: Frank Rubury Photo courtesy of Combilift USA, Greensboro, N.C. Many large warehouses for pipe and long metal products are more than 300,000 square feet,... Publish date: July 10, 2007
	Packaging finished stampings : Protecting parts so they don't end up scrap By: Greg Yahn Editor's Note: This article is adapted from Greg Yahn's conference presented at FABTECH® International & AWS Welding Show, Nov. 13-16,... Publish date: July 10, 2007
	Better safe than saw awry : Contract manufacturer promotes safety and gains efficiency by relying on lift truck and new saw loader By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief Kirsan Engineering's saw loader has eliminated the need for a jib crane and a hoist. Lift trucks now deliver the barstock and tubing to its two... Publish date: July 10, 2007
	Handling improvements in safety, efficiency : It's in the way that you move it By: Eamon Devlin Over the years the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state regulators have driven higher workplace standards in safety... Publish date: February 13, 2007
	Moving material efficiently : 4 questions to ask before purchasing a conveying system By: John Mackowski Material handling from stamping operations can present unique challenges. Regardless of whether you're handling scrap or finished parts, you... Publish date: November 7, 2006
	Long loads, narrow aisles, easy access : Side-loading lift truck handles cumbersome products in confined spaces By: Eric Lundin, Editor, TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal� Ireland is called the Emerald Isle, and for good reason. Regardless of the season, much of the island is covered with lush green... Publish date: September 12, 2006
	West coast wrapper : Machine tool builder counts on stretch wrap technology to improve shipping operations Before parts are to be wrapped, they are laid on the pallet. A forklift transports the parts to the stretch wrapper. It's not a stretch... Publish date: July 11, 2006
	Mission: Spectacular scrap handling operations : Possible: Smooth, speedy, stealthy By: Kate Bachman, STAMPING Journal� Editor Photo courtesy of Prab, Kalamazoo, Mich. Stampers, precariously squeezed by tight margins, high material costs, and increasing... Publish date: July 11, 2006
	Baled out : Stamper's autoloading scrap conveyor system maximizes ROI, productivity Figure 1 The stationary incline conveyor located in the load-out center discharges its load into a shuttle conveyor that automatically... Publish date: July 11, 2006
	Don't get stuck : Choosing the right magnetic conveying system By: Mike Wilks Incline and vertical magnetic conveyors are designed to conserve valuable floor space. Soft-belt magnetic conveyors feed presses and... Publish date: February 7, 2006
	Fast-forward fabricating : Automation helps Estes Design and Manufacturing turn around jobs quickly The MV automated storage and retrieval system (in the background) supplies the correct metal sheet, whether it's light- or heavy-gauge... Publish date: December 13, 2005
	Scrap the belt conveyors : High-volume stamper turns to shaker system for scrap removal By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief The beltless conveyor system on this mechanical press removes scrap for four different stamping jobs. With the Multiple Tray System, a set... Publish date: December 13, 2005
	Anchor's a way down the road to improvement : Texas fabrication shop solves material handling dilemma By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief Anchor Fabrication has a reputation for the ability to form long and awkward parts. A 1,200-ton, 52-ft. Pacific press brake in the... Publish date: March 8, 2005
	Handling appliance steel : Tips for processing surface-sensitive materials By: Jim Russell, Contributing Writer As appliance manufacturers strive to reduce costs and streamline production processes, additional pressure is placed on coil processing to... Publish date: November 20, 2003
	The importance of storage planning By: Joe Harnest, Contributing Writer In its most basic form, a fabricator's storage area must be a secure, dry place of sufficient size to house required items.... Publish date: October 23, 2003
	Roll out the shelving By: Don Dykstra, Contributing Writer These units typically are used in conjunction with overhead cranes, roller arms, and powered conveyors located at the press. The operator... Publish date: August 28, 2003
	Lifting the load : Applications for electric lift trucks in manufacturing By: Jenifer Sopko, Contributing Writer Using electric lift trucks in the confines of a manufacturing facility eliminates the byproducts of combustion, resulting in better indoor... Publish date: April 10, 2003
	Handling metal stamping wastes: Protecting the environment - - and your business By: Rich Bravieri, Contributing Writer Possessing an in-depth knowledge of the latest metal stamping techniques, methods, tooling, and machinery is obviously a desirable trait... Publish date: February 19, 2001
	Getting a handle on scrap removal : Efficient scrap handling keeps stamping operations running smoothly By: Bernard N. Goldstein, P.E., Contributing Writer It happens all too often. A stamping facility is modernized, expanded, or a new facility is built, and during the planning process, minor... Publish date: January 10, 2002
	Instant Lube: The basics of automatic lubricating systems for overhead conveyors By: Mel Burke, Contributing Writer One reason may be because stampers can't see it working. This may be its biggest obstacle to overcome, but it also may be its biggest... Publish date: January 16, 2003
	A Case For Scrap Chopping : Cost benefits of recycling By: Sweed Machinery, Co., Contributing Writer Companies are beginning to realize the importance of practical recycling, efficient use of space, employee safety, and profit recovery. As a... Publish date: January 10, 2002
	Power-and-free conveyors provide critical path through the manufacturing course By: Mel Burke, Contributing Writer Object The metal fabricating industry uses a variety of conveyors. One choice for processing, pretreatment, and finishing operations is the... Publish date: February 14, 2002
	Metamorphosis: Topeka fabricator automates to emerge By: Mike Dorcey, Contributing Writer Signal equipment houses are nearly completed in production and await a shipping date in the PTMW fabrication facility in Topeka, Kan. Products... Publish date: October 10, 2002

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