Preventing oil canning problemsOil canning cannot be cured by coining, beating, or reshaping the metal. Instead, it must be prevented by ensuring the sidewalls are not subjected to radial compression. Read More... |
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DIEVESTIGATION: Designing stamped partsIn his first installment of DIEVESTIGATION, a new column about using research and data to solve stamping problems, tool and die expert Art Hedrick discusses how the metal specified during part design affects downstream operations and costs. What should you consider when selecting the metal? Read More... |
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Design for ManufacturabilityBachman Machine collaborates with customers,and often, tweaking the part design--just a little--enters the picture. Read More... |
Sheet Metal Stamping 101Metalworking professionals who possess diverse proficient skills have an edge in a tight job market. This first installment in a new series by tool and die expert Art Hedrick presents an overview of the metal stamping industry and describes the various careers available in the sector. Read More... |
Sheet Metal Stamping 101 Part V: Forming operationsHow are bending, flanging, coining, embossing, stretching, curling, hemming, ironing, necking, and drawing related? They all are common metal forming operations. Find out more about these processes in this final installment of stamping expert Art Hedrick's sheet metal stamping series. Read More... |
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