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	Preventing oil canning problems By: Art Hedrick If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Figure 1a Oil canning can be seen in the side walls of... Publish date: March 9, 2010
	DIEVESTIGATION: Designing stamped parts : How material selection affects downstream operations and costs By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer When you design a part, do you consider how the design affects manufacturing costs? All too often stamped parts are designed to have certain... Publish date: February 9, 2010
	Sheet Metal Stamping 101 Part V: Forming operations : Part V: Forming operations By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Part I of this series described the various careers in metal... Publish date: December 15, 2009
	Sheet Metal Stamping 101 Part IV: Cutting processes : Part IV: Cutting processes By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Figure 1 Part I of this series described the various... Publish date: October 27, 2009
	Sheet Metal Stamping 101 Part III: Dies and cutting : Part III: Dies and cutting By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Part I of this series described the various careers in metal stamping. Part II discussed stamping materials and equipment. This article... Publish date: August 25, 2009
	Measurement, assembly, and welding: Ultra Tool's quest for in-die perfection Part II : Part II: Eliminating secondaries with in-die assembly By: Tim Heston If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Editor's Note: The following is the second article in a... Publish date: June 7, 2009
	Sheet Metal Stamping 101 Part II: Material and equipment : Part II: Material and equipment By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Part I of this series focused on the various careers in metal stamping. Now that you know who does what, it's time to discuss the materials... Publish date: June 9, 2009
	Measurement, assembly, and welding: Ultra Tool's quest for in-die perfection Part III : Part III: Reducing labor with in-die welding By: Tim Heston Editor's Note: The following is the final installment in a three-part series on in-die operations at Ultra Tool & Manufacturing. Click here... Publish date: June 4, 2009
	Measurement, assembly, and welding: Ultra Tool's quest for in-die perfection Part I : Part I: Errorproofing with in-die measurement If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Editor's Note: The following is the first article in a... Publish date: April 14, 2009
	Sheet Metal Stamping 101 Part I: Who does what? : Part I: Who does what? By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer To remain employed in today's economy, you must be diversified with respect to your skills. With cutbacks, companies now have fewer resources... Publish date: April 14, 2009
	Dissecting defects Part III: Stamping process control : Part III: Stamping process control By: Taylan Altan Editor's Note: This article is the final article in a three-part series discussing quality defects commonly seen in stamped parts. Part I, which... Publish date: December 11, 2007
	Cutting tooling costs Part II : Part II: Selecting the proper tool steel, design software By: Art Hedrick Editor's Note: This article is Part II of a two-part series that discusses how to cut tooling costs without sacrificing die quality. Part I... Publish date: August 8, 2007
	Cutting tooling costs How to save money without sacrificing die quality : How to save money without sacrificing die quality By: Art Hedrick Editor's Note: This is Part I of a two-part series that discusses how to cut tooling costs without sacrificing die quality. Part II, which will... Publish date: July 10, 2007
	Developing forming dies Part III : Part III: Creating effective die geometry By: Art Hedrick Editor's Note: Part III is the final installment in a multiple-part series that discusses developing complex drawing and stretching dies to... Publish date: June 12, 2007
	Developing forming dies Part II : Part II: Die geometry By: Art Hedrick Editor's Note: This is Part II of a multiple-part series that discusses developing complex drawing and stretching dies to produce nonuniform,... Publish date: May 8, 2007
	Developing forming dies Part I : Part I: Nonuniform contoured geometry By: Art Hedrick Editor's Note: This is Part I of a multiple-part series that discusses developing complex drawing and stretching dies to produce nonuniform... Publish date: April 10, 2007
	Solving punch breakage problems Part I : Typical causes of premature failure By: Art Hedrick Editor's Note: Part I of this three-part series discusses a few of the common causes of premature punch failure and how to prevent them.... Publish date: December 12, 2006
	Solving punch breakage problems - Part II : The roles of cutting shear and retainers By: Art Hedrick Editor's Note: This is Part II of a three-part series that discusses the numerous factors that contribute to punch breakage and solutions to each... Publish date: January 9, 2007
	Draw forming Part IV: Geometry : Part IV: Geometry By: Edmund Herman, P.E. Editor's Note: This is the fourth in a series of seven articles that identify and define the need for a new theory on the net shape processes (of... Publish date: September 12, 2006
	Draw forming Part II: A matter of metrics : Part II: A matter of metrics By: Edmund Herman, P.E. Editor's Note: This is the second in a series of seven articles that identify and define the need for a new theory on the net shape processes (of... Publish date: June 16, 2006
	Draw forming Part I : Processing functions : Part I : Processing functions By: Edmund Herman, P.E. Editor's Note: This is the first in a series of seven articles that identify and define the need for a new theory for the net shape processes (of... Publish date: May 9, 2006
	Evaluating dry film lubricants for automotive applications Part II: The ironing test : Part II: The ironing test Editor's Note: This is Part II of a three-part series on studies of dry film lubricants. Part I , which appeared in the September issue, gave... Publish date: October 1, 2005
	Evaluating dry film lubricants for automotive applications Part I: A general review : Part I: A general review Editor's Note: This is Part I of a three-part series on studies of dry film lubricants. Part II , to appear in the October issue, and Part III ,... Publish date: September 1, 2005
	Evaluating dry film lubricants for automotive applications Part III: Testing through deep drawing : Part III: Testing through deep drawing By: Taylan Altan Editor's Note: This is Part III of a three-part series on studies of dry film lubricants. part i , published in the september issue, was a... Publish date: November 8, 2005
	Design for Manufacturability : Collaboration on design leads to serious pressroom savings Figure 1 This part, among many others produced by Bachman Machine Co., came about through significant customer collaboration. Photo courtesy... Publish date: January 14, 2010
	Synthetics take on tough jobs : Synthetic lubricants are miles ahead of where they were 10 years ago By: Dale Elenteny When it comes to the function of metal forming lubricants, not much has changed over the years. They reduce friction between the metal and the... Publish date: December 3, 2009
	Dise�ando dados amigables con la velocidad : C�mo operar el herramental a velocidad m�xima con roturas m�nimas Si la imagen no se puede visualizar, cliquee en el n�mero de la figura para verla. Read article in English En el competitivo... Publish date: November 16, 2009
	10 design laws for tool designers By: Tom Vacca, Contributing Writer Designing tools, like most tasks, goes more smoothly when you follow guidelines to achieve the desired result. Implementing these 10 design... Publish date: October 27, 2009
	Design, build, troubleshoot : Three critical phases of die production By: Rob Driver If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. The critical phases of producing a capable stamping die... Publish date: October 8, 2009
	Accelerating Diemaking : 9 ways to faster design-build-tryout If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Rather than die cutting or EDM-working components for a... Publish date: September 24, 2009
	Tooling producer updates, automates processes Situation Addison Machine Engineering, a manufacturer of tube and pipe mills and tooling, found itself struggling to retain new customers and... Publish date: August 4, 2009
	'Bad' steel -- the ultimate scapegoat By: Art Hedrick What the heck is "bad" steel? It seems like every time there is a problem making a good part, the steel is blamed. Cracking problems? It's bad... Publish date: August 1, 2009
	Designing speed-friendly dies : How to run tooling at maximum speed with minimal breakage By: Rob Driver If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Each of the physical speed-limiting factors is dictated by the... Publish date: July 9, 2009
	Stamper converting machined parts to stampings : Defying the naysayers By: Kate Bachman A.T. Wall Company, Warwick, R.I., is a high-speed stamping and tube redraw facility, servicing the sensors, medical, telecom, aerospace, and... Publish date: May 28, 2009
	Measurement, assembly, and welding: Ultra Tool's quest for in-die perfection : Part I: Errorproofing with in-die measurement By: Tim Heston If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Figure 1 Editor's Note: The following is the second... Publish date: April 14, 2009
	Punch tooling innovations help achieve lean goals : Accelerate diemaking, reduce scrap By: Jerry Dwyer If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Hector Favela, a tool- and diemaker for Simpson Strong-Tie,... Publish date: April 14, 2009
	Sheet Metal Stamping 101 : Part I: Who does what? By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Part I of this series described the various careers in metal... Publish date: April 14, 2009
	The ins and outs of magnetic die clamping : Magnetic clamping of dies adds flexibility to stamping operations If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Figure 1 A magnetic die clamping plate is installed on a... Publish date: March 24, 2009
	Pneumatic press advances expand its applications into stamping : Small-footprint, cost-effective machine serves as jack of all trades By: Richard Meyer The small-footprint, low-tonnage (3 to 210 tons), air-driven press with cycle rates of less than 400 milliseconds can be programmed with a PLC,... Publish date: February 24, 2009
	Converting your fluid systems to green : Environmental practices that can net black ink on the bottom line By: Milton Hoff Metal forming, stamping, and washing fluids traditionally have been thought of as necessary nuisances to be used once and thrown away. That... Publish date: December 15, 2008
	Using analog technology to errorproof the stamping process By: Drew Stevens, Contributing Writer Measuring important part features using analog sensors during the stamping process can reduce the need for time-consuming in-process checks,... Publish date: January 13, 2009
	Revealing the Magic — Using data and conducting experiments to solve metal forming problems By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer If you've ever attended one of my die troubleshooting clinics or seminars, chances are you heard me vent my frustration about how the United... Publish date: December 14, 2008
	Servo helps stamper expand capabilities, hold down costs : Many functions, one press By: Becky McCarty Servoforming technology allowed Master Mfg. to produce a high-carbon-steel tapped appliance component, executing the tapping in-die to eliminate... Publish date: November 25, 2008
	3-D die design for a 3-D world : Third dimension enables faster, better builds By: Raymond Proeber, Who isn't feeling price pressures today? Who doesn't need to build dies faster than they used to? Manufacturing has changed dramatically in... Publish date: November 11, 2008
	Buying time—by welding By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Nothing lasts forever, especially those things that are used and abused excessively. Stamping dies are no exception to this fundamental rule. It... Publish date: October 28, 2008
	Green lubes under a microscope : Clarifying misunderstandings, dispelling myths By: Steve Lowery Biobased, vegetable oil lubricants have enhanced lubricity and a higher viscosity index (VI) than comparable mineral-based oils; however, they... Publish date: October 14, 2008
	Carbide in tool and die : Finding the right combination of properties for the application By: Brian Ayers With numerous possible combinations of metal binder content and grain size, carbides are used in a range of applications. The word carbide... Publish date: September 30, 2008
	Stamping stainless steel : Part 1: Know your material By: Art Hedrick Figure 1 Most flatware is made from stainless steel. Editor's Note: This is Part I of a two-part article that discusses the behavior of... Publish date: August 26, 2008
	Reading progressive-die strips—Part II By: Art Hedrick Editor's Note: This is the second part of a two-part article about reading progressive-die strips. Part I , which appeared in the May issue,... Publish date: June 1, 2008
	Reading progressive die strips — Part I By: Art Hedrick Editor's Note: This is Part I of a two-part series discussing causes of distorted pilot holes and mismatched cuts. Part II , which discusses... Publish date: May 1, 2008
	3 deadly tool design sins By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Figure 1 Click on image to view larger Throughout the last 28 years of my tool and die career, I have seen a plethora of dies ranging in... Publish date: August 12, 2008
	Selecting, using tool coatings to stamp AHSS : How PVD, CVD, TD coatings stand up to new steel alloy grades By: Bernard J. Janoss The chrome-plated Carmo tool steel die on the left exhibited adhesive and abrasive wear, yielding 50,000 parts. On the right, ion nitrided plus... Publish date: July 29, 2008
	Successful extruding : Part I By: Art Hedrick Editor's Note: This is Part I of a two-part series discussing critical variables controlling the success of an extruding operation. Part II,... Publish date: March 15, 2008
	10 FAQs about preparing, applying, reclaiming lubricants : Updated mixing devices, processes yield well-oiled machinery By: John W. Hayes Application nozzles must be oriented correctly to take advantage of electronic lubrication controls. Lubricant application can be both... Publish date: June 17, 2008
	Measuring forming severity By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Figure 1 Click image to view larger Part checking fixture It's a simple fact that many factors contribute to a metal cutting and forming... Publish date: June 17, 2008
	How to implement quick die change : QDC in 8 easy steps By: Mark Scanlan Click image to view larger. Key quick die change components are clamps (blue), die lifters (red), and bolster extensions (yellow). Few lean... Publish date: May 13, 2008
	Getting the most from your cutting punches: Part II By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Many factors influence tool steel selection. Part I of this article focused on selecting the right cutting clearance. Part II discusses... Publish date: April 29, 2008
	Where sensors make sense : Errorproofing your stamping process By: Dave Bird Sensor-driven errorproofing can help stamping shops prevent the production of bad parts, die crashes, and downtime. Metal formers today find... Publish date: April 15, 2008
	Lubrication and galling in stamping of galvanized AHSS : Part III: B-pillar simulations and the Strip Drawing Test (SDT) By: Dr. Taylan Altan Figure 1 Click to view image larger This B-pillar simulation model shows the geometries of the tool and the initial sheet blank.... Publish date: April 15, 2008
	Successful Extruding: Part II By: Art Hedrick Figure 1 Click to view image larger A good extrusion die design. Editor's Note: This is Part II of a two-part series. Part I, which... Publish date: April 15, 2008
	Coming to your sensors : Misconceptions keep metal formers from committing to stamping sensors By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief The most difficult aspect of implementing a stamping sensor program is figuring out where to place the sensor. For example, in this... Publish date: March 11, 2008
	Getting the most from your cutting punches: Part I By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Figure 1 Image courtesy of Dayton Progress. It seems as though stamping challenges run in cycles or groups. A few weeks ago, I spent a... Publish date: February 12, 2008
	Controlling slug pulling with hole lapping : A step-by-step method to eliminate the problem By: Wilson J Cubides Ever since the invention of the die and punch, the die industry has been plagued by punched slugs pulling up as the punch leaves the die. These... Publish date: January 15, 2008
	Stamping 101: Die basics : Introduction to stamping die By: Art Hedrick Piece parts stamped in transfer dies are transferred via traveling rails mounted within the boundaries of the press.Image courtesy of Batesville... Publish date: January 15, 2008
	Die Basics 101: Part XVII By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Author's Note: I have enjoyed having the opportunity to share with you the true science behind processing, designing, and building stamping... Publish date: December 11, 2007
	Tooling for forming high-strength material : How different tool steels meet the challenge By: Brett Krause Editor's Note: This article is adapted from Brett Krause's conference presented at FABTECH® International & AWS Welding Show, Nov.... Publish date: December 11, 2007
	Why is it Dieology, not Dieologism? : It's not art, it's science By: Art Hedrick Note: Before I begin with the technical portion of Die Science, I would like to thank all of my loyal readersand wishyou a happy holiday season. I... Publish date: December 11, 2007
	Seeking tooling longevity : TD coating extends punch life, reduces downtime in transmission staking operation BorgWarner Inc. is a drive-train developer and manufacturer that specializes in blanking and finishing of shafts, gear and spline rolling,... Publish date: November 6, 2007
	Piercing, cutting aluminum sans slivers : Stopping sliver formation By: Art Hedrick I have had a few consulting jobs in which the primary focus was on cutting aluminum. Slivers and burrs were the main problems. To address metal... Publish date: November 6, 2007
	Maintain precise control of fluids and lubricants application By: UNIST UNIST Metalforming Lubrication Systems provide precise control of fluids and lubricants applied to coil and blank stock. Companies interested... Publish date: August 8, 2007
	Dissecting defects : Part I: Examining process variables to find stamped part quality flaws By: Taylan Altan Editor's Note: This article is the final article in a three-part series discussing quality defects commonly seen in stamped parts. Part I, which... Publish date: October 9, 2007
	Die Basics 101: Part XVI By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Part XV of this series about stamping die fundamentals described several bending methods—wipe, coin relief, pivot, and V bending. It also... Publish date: October 9, 2007
	Finding, addressing the root cause of die galling failures : 6 Questions to answer in preventing premature galling By: Art Hedrick As a consultant, I spend a great deal of time answering questions about die galling failures: What's the best tool steel I can use to prevent... Publish date: October 9, 2007
	Actualizando una prensa para un cambio r�pido de dados : Una mirada a lo b�sico y a las alternativas en equipos By: Ron Demonet Read this article in English En la mayor�a de las operaciones de estampado se debe reducir los costos, lo cual requiere un aumento en la... Publish date: July 10, 2007
	Stamping aluminum : It�s not as easy as you may think By: Art Hedrick Figure 1 Depending on the type, aluminum has a good strength-to-weight ratio and is well-suited to the deep-drawing process, as well as... Publish date: September 11, 2007
	Die Basics 101: Part XV By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Part II of this series presented a basic overview of metal forming operations, such as bending, flanging, drawing, ironing, coining, curling,... Publish date: August 8, 2007
	12 ways to boost punch life : Advanced materials require time-tested techniques By: Jerry Dwyer High-strength, low-alloy (HSLA) steels are revolutionizing the automotive and construction industries, and stainless steel is tremendously... Publish date: August 8, 2007
	Cutting tooling costs : How to save money without sacrificing die quality By: Art Hedrick Editor's Note: This article is Part II of a two-part series that discusses how to cut tooling costs without sacrificing die quality. Part I... Publish date: July 10, 2007
	Die Basics 101: Part XIV By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Although fineblanking and GRIPflow® often are categorized as metal cutting operations, they more closely resemble a cold metal extrusion... Publish date: June 12, 2007
	Stop wasting time! : Integrated die handling, storage systems By: Ron Demonet Figure 1 Refurbished die carts are in the standby position by the press, ready for the automatic changeover sequence. Staying competitive in... Publish date: May 8, 2007
	Tooling coating extends die life, reduces die rework : Stamper's tooling stands up to aluminum Die sections with a narrow slot, such as the one shown on the right, can be coated with Phygen's low-temperature PVD process without fear of... Publish date: April 10, 2007
	Developing forming dies : Part I: Nonuniform contoured geometry By: Art Hedrick Figure 1 Unfolding a part allows for a large portion of the part to be direct-trimmed. Editor's Note: Part III is the final installment in a... Publish date: April 10, 2007
	Die Basics 101 -- Part XIII By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Figure 1 Pinch trimming die design Various specialty metal cutting methods are used in stamping operations. Among them are pinch,... Publish date: April 10, 2007
	Tips for grinding and wire machining tool steel By: Art Hedrick Figure 1 A great deal of tool steel damage results from improper machining procedures. As a consultant, I frequently get asked, "My die... Publish date: March 13, 2007
	Cleaning up : Roller lubrication system helps stamper convert gallons into profits Simpson Dura-Vent, a designer and manufacturer of gas vent and chimney products, produces stamped and drawn parts from galvanized steel,... Publish date: February 13, 2007
	Solving the problem of punch breakage : Part III: Punch production and press issues By: Art Hedrick Editor's Note: Part III of this three-part series discusses the numerous factors that contribute to punch breakage and solutions to each problem.... Publish date: February 13, 2007
	Die Basics 101: Part XII By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Slug pulling, which occurs when scrap metal—the slug—sticks to the punch face upon withdrawal and comes out of the button, or lower... Publish date: February 13, 2007
	Solving punch breakage problems : Part II: The roles of cutting shear and retainers By: Art Hedrick Editor's Note: Part I of this three-part series discusses a few of the common causes of premature punch failure and how to prevent them.... Publish date: January 9, 2007
	Lubricant developments for forming high-strength steel : Upgrades help meet special challenges of this material By: Paul Bosler Jr., Michael Brown, and Debra Reining The features of high-strength steels (HSS) can help improve the fuel efficiency and safety of vehicle structures. However, this developing... Publish date: December 12, 2006
	Die Basics 101: Part XI By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Slug pulling is a serious problem in a stamping operation. Addressing the issue requires first understanding why the slugs are pulling. What Is... Publish date: December 12, 2006
	10 common quick die change problems : Tips to improve changeover times By: Paul Van Every Most stampers have the same complaint concerning die changes: "Our setup time is killing us. "It seems as though the stamping industry cannot... Publish date: November 7, 2006
	Die Basics 101: Part X By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Cutting is the most severe metalworking process that takes place in a die and shouldn't be taken lightly. Cutting Basics Cutting metal requires... Publish date: October 10, 2006
	Die basics 101 starts with eight basic components : Getting to know stamping dies By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Editor's Note: This article is edited from Part IV and Part V of an article series on thefabricator.com covering stamping die fundamentals... Publish date: August 8, 2006
	Die Basics 101: Part IX By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Editor's Note: This article—Part IX of a series covering stamping die fundamentals—continues the discussion of mechanical properties... Publish date: August 8, 2006
	21st century stamping material specifications By: Edmund Herman, Contributing Writer Figure 1 The performance of a traditional new die is represented by the circle, and the capability of the sheet material is represented... Publish date: July 11, 2006
	Die Basics 101: Part VIII By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Editor's Note: This article— Part VIII of a series covering stamping die fundamentals—expands upon Part VII 's overview of metals... Publish date: June 13, 2006
	Draw forming : Part I : Processing functions By: Edmund Herman, P.E. Editor's Note: This is the sixth in a series of seven articles that identify and define the need for a new processing theory for the net shape... Publish date: May 9, 2006
	Microwelding: Then and now : Equipment, technology evolve to meet demands By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer Five Star Tool Welding General Manager Steve Coleman repairs damaged areas to a plastic mold insert. Joe Canfield is a grateful tool and... Publish date: May 15, 2006
	Do you need a die transport system? : Determining your requirements and choosing a system By: John Massenburg If your current method for transporting 5- to 100-ton dies is causing injuries and you need to reduce downtime and costs to stay competitive, now... Publish date: May 9, 2006
	Die Basics 101: Part VII By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Editor's Note: This article—Part VII of a series covering stamping die fundamentals—is an overview of metals used in stamping. Part... Publish date: April 11, 2006

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