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Bending and Forming - Page 30
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When there is no choice but to bend sharp on the press brake
- By Steve Benson
- Dec 10, 2021
- Article
If press brake operators bend sharp, they should be prepared for metal parts with greater variations from bend to bend and flange to flange.
- From The Fabricator
Bringing metal cutting and folding in-house to grow a small business
SW Roofing of DeKalb, Ill., boosted its metal cutting and bending capabilities with a new CNC shear and folding machine to take the next step in growing its small business.
- From The Fabricator
Lubricant reduction through precision dosing in metal forming production
- By Joachim Loew and Tobias Hellmich
- Dec 9, 2021
- Article
Direct lubricant applications saves lubricant consumption, costs. Precision dosing units meet the requirements for modern and efficient lubrication of stamped components and eliminate oil waste.
- From The Fabricator
Integrating automotive traceability into stamping with laser marking
- By Keven Tremblay
- Dec 2, 2021
- Article
To meet automotive OEM traceability requirements, metal stampers need to identify parts at the very beginning of production. Laser marking creates complete traceability by linking the part to the stamping press and the raw material used in manufacturing.
- From The Fabricator
Why veteran press brake operators are invaluable to a metal fab shop
Speaking with veteran press brake operators at shops like ATECH-SEH in Buffalo, N.Y., reveal why they are such valuable contributors to a metal fabricating company’s success.
- From The Fabricator
5 questions for metal stampers to guide ERP in 2022
- By Duane Clement
- Nov 25, 2021
- Article
Having the right data, collection system, and context can take a stamping manufacturing business to another level of visibility, productivity, and profitability.
- From The Fabricator
Master Fluid Solutions announces promotions
- Nov 24, 2021
- News Release
Master Fluid Solutions, Perrysburg, Ohio, has promoted David Barned and Erica Denton to new roles
- From The Fabricator
Faccin Group names head of sales Americas
- Nov 23, 2021
- News Release
Italy-based Faccin Group, a manufacturer of metal bending machines, has appointed Andrea Comparin as head of sales Americas.
- From The Fabricator
MC Machinery Systems announces Demmler Machinery’s expanded territory
- Nov 23, 2021
- News Release
MC Machinery Systems has added 12 states to Demmler Machinery's distribution territory.
- From The Fabricator
Miro Mfg. sales manager to retire
- Nov 22, 2021
- News Release
Miro Mfg. Sales Manager Dave Sucharski will be retiring at the end of the year. Brent Cannavo will assume the sales manager responsibilities in 2022.
- From The Fabricator
Have problems calculating the flat in sheet metal bending?
- By Steve Benson
- Nov 22, 2021
- Article
Before calling CAD tech support, measure the formed part’s inside bend radius. If the radius is wrong, bend calculations will fall apart. What bend radius you can produce on the press brake will depend on the tooling you have in the shop.
- From The Fabricator
President Biden attends GM Factory Zero grand opening
- Nov 19, 2021
- News Release
On Nov. 17 General Motors celebrated the grand opening of its Factory Zero, which the company described as a milestone in its all-electric future.
- From The Fabricator
Master Fluid Solutions marks 70 years in business
- Nov 16, 2021
- News Release
Master Fluid Solutions, Perrysburg, Ohio, is celebrating its 70th anniversary.
- From The Fabricator
Tooling Tech Group names director of sales for stamping division
- Nov 16, 2021
- News Release
Tooling Tech Group, Macomb, Mich., a provider of highly engineered tools and automated assembly equipment, has hired Kevin Kowalski as director of sales for its stamping and die division.
- From The Fabricator
MAC3.0 function added to Salvagnini’s P2 panel bender
- Nov 16, 2021
- Product Release
Salvagnini has updated its P2 panel bender with MAC3.0, a set of integrated technologies—sensors, formulas, and algorithms—to make the machine even more intelligent, according to the manufacturer.
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