Punching Articles

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	Bright lights, big opportunity : Automation helps a lighting manufacturer keep up with its growing business By: Bob Kolcz Figure 1 Aluminum is used for the frame of Orion Energy Systems' lighting products because it conducts heat five times better than steel.... Publish date: February 9, 2010
	Reinvigorating your ironworker : Ironworkers can do many things, but they can do even more with some equipment enhancements By: Lyle Menke Adding accessories to an ironworker can increase the productivity of metal fabricating activities, while eliminating the need to move parts to... Publish date: February 9, 2010
	Punching holes in aerospace manufacturing theories : Unison Industries added a punch/laser combination and added a new capabilities with it By: Dan Davis Figure 1 Tin banging is not a term commonly used in aerospace manufacturing. The term—sometimes greeted warmly by metal fabricators,... Publish date: December 4, 2009
	Organizaci�n del herramental significa optimizaci�n del punzonado : Estos consejos mantendran a las punzonadoras de torreta funcionado eficientemente Si la imagen no se puede visualizar, cliquee en el n�mero de la figura para verla. Read article in English El tiempo productivo de... Publish date: November 12, 2009
	Tapping into new capabilities on punching machines : Metal fabricators are looking to eliminate secondary tapping operations If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. By having their precision punch presses put taps in sheet... Publish date: October 1, 2009
	Keeping the (fire) door open : Punching efficiency, market diversity sustain ABCO Steel Door through the downturn By: Tim Heston If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. About a block north of the Cross Bronx Expressway, not far... Publish date: May 14, 2009
	Tooling organization means punching optimization : These tips will keep turret punch presses running efficiently By: Dennis Lowry Lea este articulo en Espanol If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Turret punch press uptime can... Publish date: May 12, 2009
	Before you buy: Considerations for turret punch press shoppers By: Terry Stewart, Contributing Writer In today's economy it's especially important to approach any new equipment purchase with a clear understanding of your manufacturing... Publish date: March 10, 2009
	Punching on demand : Heating system manufacturer punches what�s needed � and nothing more Dean Wilson has never been afraid of taking on a challenge. As executive vice president of manufacturing for King Electrical Mfg. Co., the... Publish date: November 25, 2008
	Pushing nesting efficiency for the punch press : Nesting should weigh all process elements, inside the punch press and out By: Glenn Binder Nesting for the punch press should take into account not only the part boundary, but the tool boundary as well. Lean principles advocate a... Publish date: May 13, 2008
	Better tool management, better punching : McQuay streamlines its turret press operation with efficient tool use, regrinding As part of its tool management program, McQuay International sharpens its turret punches with automated punch and die grinders. Source: DCM Tech... Publish date: April 15, 2008
	Getting creative with punch tooling By: Andy Spence-Parsons, Contributing Writer Many fabricators are adopting lean manufacturing techniques to gain a competitive advantage in today's global marketplace. A central element of... Publish date: April 15, 2008
	Los avances en automatizac�on ampl�an las capacidades del punzonado : C�mo automatizar su operaci�n de punzonado By: Anthony Marzullo Read this article in English Cada vez m�s los fabricantes en metal est�n cambiando a equipo autom�tico para reducir tiempo improductivo y... Publish date: November 6, 2007
	Organizing your tooling : To computerize or not to computerize�that is the question By: Craig Padget Are you busy putting out fires? Is management by crisis preventing you from being proactive and establishing a preventive maintenance system... Publish date: August 8, 2007
	Advances in automation broaden punching capabilities : How to automate your punching operation By: Anthony Marzullo Lea este art�culo en Espa�ol Increasingly metal fabricators are turning to automated equipment to reduce punching production downtime and... Publish date: July 10, 2007
	Punching through complacency to win a bid : The right tooling at the right time seals the deal Anderson Metals, Greenwood, S.C., had a chance to win a large job from Eaton Electrical, but it needed new tooling for its turret presses to... Publish date: January 9, 2007
	The formula for successful punching : Analyzing four main factors, optimizing the result By: Andy Spence-Parsons, Contributing Writer Maximizing productivity and efficiency of a fabrication operation is usually a matter of taking a series of small steps as opposed to one... Publish date: August 8, 2006
	Euros zoned in on competing : A tale of a fabricator, a contract manufacturer, and a commercial refrigerator-maker By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief Ilinox's Express Bender panel bending machine, which features automated load and unload of sheet metal blanks, is fed by its large Night... Publish date: July 11, 2006
	Powering up with a punch : Tooling upgrade cuts costs, reduces maintenance for generator manufacturer For 45 years Generac Power Systems has helped homeowners and businesses withstand the unpredictable forces of Mother Nature with standby... Publish date: July 11, 2006
	Organizing your chaos : Systematic storage for turret punch press tooling By: Joel Pierson Image courtesy of Wilson Tool Intl., White Bear Lake, Minn. Storage cabinets run the gamut in terms of expense. On one end of the... Publish date: January 10, 2006
	Punch Tooling, aka ... : Special-application tooling gives punch presses more function By: Andy Spence-Parsons, Contributing Writer Figure 1 This special-purpose tool punches self-locking, spring-loaded tabs that snap into prepunched holes, thereby eliminating the need... Publish date: August 9, 2005
	Parting the Waters : Punch tool helps pool component fabricator escape By: Kate Bachman, STAMPING Journal® Editor Hayward Pool Products manufactures heaters and pumps for both inground and above-ground residential and public pools. The 400,000-BTU/hour... Publish date: July 12, 2005
	The ABCs of CNC : A primer on automation options for your ironworker By: Don Letourneau, Contributing Writer This full ironworker has an X-Y coordinate CNC punch positioning table and a CNC plate feeding and measuring system. In today's... Publish date: May 10, 2005
	See unitized tooling make a difference : Reusable, modular press tooling fits lean manufacturing approach By: Henry Llop Figure 1 Modular press tooling can be used to punch or notch 2-D flat sheets and 3-D forms. As life cycles get shorter, total program... Publish date: April 11, 2005
	Tap into success : Planning ahead for good tapping results By: Thomas O. Monroe Jr. In the days when all tapping work was sent to outside tapping services, the problems went out the door with the parts. With the increased use of... Publish date: March 8, 2005
	Solving pierce punch breaking and chipping problems By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Figure 1 Having a pierce or perforating punch chip, or worse yet break, can cause severe die damage. It also can result in... Publish date: February 8, 2005
	The growing versatility of turret punch presses : New developments = a more useful tool By: Rich Dapp, Contributing Writer Press Drive Flexibility Higher hit rates on a mechanical ram system are a direct result of the faster axis speeds and quicker acceleration... Publish date: September 14, 2004
	Getting more punch life : Alternate tooling alloy and coating reduce friction, heat buildup Augur Metal Products, a custom fabricator in Independence Ken., performs a variety of processes for manufacturers. While the company's... Publish date: July 13, 2004
	Maximizing your ironworker's potential : A station-by-station examination By: Mark Pearlman, Contributing Writer It is unsafe to punch a hole smaller in diameter than the material thickness, because the punch can break and harm the operator. Most... Publish date: March 25, 2004
	New tool helps fabricator accelerate part making for small runs : Turret presses with tool perform inline marking The company provides a range of fabricating services, including turret punching on four Amada 30-ton, 58-station turret presses. In... Publish date: August 14, 2003
	Punching tips : The easiest solution to slug management is to keep the tooling in good condition By: Gerald Davis, Contributing Writer I used to listen to an eight-track tape of Buffalo Springfield while I ran a kick punch. If you've never seen a kick punch, it basically is a... Publish date: December 13, 2001
	Five ways to add punch to productivity : Eliminate, opti-mate, renovate, coordinate, consolidate By: Jeff McQuarris, Contributing Writer One of the easiest ways to increase productivity is by getting the most out of existing punching machinery. Following are some... Publish date: January 16, 2003
	How to select the right IRONWORKER for your application : Consider its capacity, versatility, safety features, and quality By: Jim Hoag, Contributing Writer Since its invention in the late 1800s, the ironworker's main strength has been its ability to perform a variety of operations. It can punch... Publish date: January 16, 2003
	Keeping pace with today's punching requirements : Advancements in tool design, metallurgy lead to more accurate holes, improved part quality By: Frank Baeumler, Contributing Writer Figure 1 The punch, die, and stripper's function still is to punch holes that are a specific size and shape into sheet metal in a specific... Publish date: December 13, 2001

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