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Preventing catastrophic press failureA load catching device has been developed that prevents catastrophic press crashes and allows operators to optimize the stroke for any size part. Read More... |
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Retrofitting a mechanical press with servo technologyFor the right applications, retrofitting a mechanical press with a servomotor can speed productivity and add flexibility. Read More... |
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Mild steel to HSS: Not just a spec change - Part IIStamping high-strength steel, rather thanmild steel, requires a different press systemdesign approach. Standard presses are notdesigned to withstand the forces assocatedwith HSS. A link drive can reduce the impactwhen the upper die touches the blank holder,and a heavier-than-normal press frameminimizes deflection. Read More... |
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Mild steel to HSS: Not just a spec changeStamping high-strength steel, rather thanmild steel, requires a different press systemdesign approach. Standard presses are notdesigned to withstand the forces assocatedwith HSS. A link drive can reduce the impactwhen the upper die touches the blank holder,and a heavier-than-normal press frameminimizes deflection. Read More... |
Hose partsmaker's lean journey leads to transfer press cell conversionDeep-draw stamper Truex, Pawtucket, R.I., wasfounded in 1976 to supply brass garden hosefittings for hose manufacturer Teknor Apex.Truex diversified its product mix and madethe foray into other markets as a result of afour-year-long lean journey coupled with anintegrated transfer press cell conversion. wehave increased our stainless steel partsbusiness this year by 83 percent, and salesdollars... Read More... |
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