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Bending and Forming - Page 50
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Ask the experts: What sensors should progressive dies use?
- By Thomas Vacca
- Dec 3, 2020
- Article
Stamping and progressive die tooling expert Thomas Vacca explains stamping dies, their three types of sensors, and how press and feed type affect their use.
- From The Fabricator
Amada Orii makes new servo press available for demonstrations
- Dec 2, 2020
- News Release
Amada Orii has installed an SDE 1120 SF servo press for demonstration purposes at Ajacs Die Sales Corp.’s facility in Grand Rapids, Mich., giving potential customers the opportunity to see and touch the actual product. The 121-ton press offers up to 70 SPM, with faster rates available in pendulum...
- From The Fabricator
Beckwood’s Triform 68-10FC hydroforming press offers 68-in.-dia. forming area
- Dec 2, 2020
- Product Release
Beckwood Press Co. recently delivered a Triform model 68-10FC fluid cell sheet hydroforming press to a supplier of space launch vehicles. The press features a 68-in.-dia. round forming area that can hold one large tool or multiple smaller tools simultaneously. Once the tooling and blank are loaded,...
- From The Fabricator
Quintus delivers hydroform press to Piper Aircraft
- Nov 30, 2020
- News Release
Quintus Technologies has been selected by aircraft manufacturer Piper Aircraft to provide a high-pressure hydroform fluid cell press at its facility in Vero Beach, Fla. The QFC 1x3-800 generates a press force of 38,500 tons across the entire forming area of 39 by 118 in. It is equipped with remote...
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Larson Tool & Stamping expands tool building capabilities
- Nov 30, 2020
- News Release
In its 100th year in business, Larson Tool & Stamping Co., a supplier of precision metal stampings and assemblies in Attleboro, Mass., is investing more than $200,000 to update and expand its tooling department. As part of its ongoing lean manufacturing efforts, the company has repurposed more...
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The 4 components of reliable systems in stamping
- By Bill Frahm
- Nov 26, 2020
- Article
The usefulness of a production-generated data in stamping depends on the integrity and accuracy of the data and transaction execution.
- From The Fabricator
Pay attention to the basics at the press brake
- By David Bray
- Nov 24, 2020
- Article
An engaged press brake operator helps to keep jobs moving through the bending department, without damaging tooling or injuring himself.
- From The Fabricator
TAB Industries installs new press brake
- Nov 20, 2020
- News Release
TAB Industries LLC has purchased a new U.S. Industrial Machinery hydraulic CNC press brake for its manufacturing center in Reading, Pa. The machine adds to the company’s bending capabilities and expands its slate of in-house metal fabrication services. The automated machine features custom press...
- From The Fabricator
Q&A: How sensors and controls help stampers adapt to the new normal
- By Jim Finnerty
- Nov 19, 2020
- Article
In response to stampers’ need for remote mistake-proofing and training, sensoring and controls technology has evolved so that controls are easier to use, common monitoring logic is built into the controls, documentation is readily accessible, and it is re-engineered for the remote workforce.
- From The Fabricator
5 ways to handle stamping, die cutting waste streams automatically
With fewer human resources on the shop floor, metal forming operations that automate waste streams and leverage the industrial internet of things (IIoT) will be more efficient for a more resilient future and safer workplace.
- From The Fabricator
Superior Die Set to distribute Tool Planners Inc. software
- Nov 17, 2020
- News Release
Oak Creek, Wis.-based steel and aluminum product provider Superior Die Set Corp. has announced a partnership with Tool Planners Inc. that names Superior Die Set as the exclusive distributor for DieEstimator software. The die cost estimating software helps speed the quoting process for metal...
- From The Fabricator
Second-gen Michigan stamper proves out her mettle through prototyping
- By Kate Bachman
- Nov 15, 2020
- Article
PTM Corp. has soared on the wings of its prototyping expertise. In fact, it is so sizable that it comprises two company divisions. Prototyping helps the stamper perfect the part, perfect the process, reduce part cost, accelerate SPM, and develop cost models.
- From The Fabricator
Press brake versus the plate roll
- By Kyle Jorgenson
- Nov 13, 2020
- Article
Both press brakes and plate rolls can form parts with large radii. Which works best depends on the type of machine and the forming tools the machine uses.
- From The Fabricator
Analyzing the system of metal stamping
- By Bill Frahm
- Nov 12, 2020
- Article
When looking beyond the hardware, metal stamping is primarily a system of inputs, processes, and outputs. When analyzed, the many attributes that influence the quality of manufacturing processes and components begin to emerge.
- From The Fabricator
J&S Machine’s 3C-C.L.O.M.E.A. CR138RIMW angle roll bending machine produces multiple-radius shapes
- Nov 5, 2020
- Product Release
J&S Machine offers the 3C-C.L.O.M.E.A. CR138RIMW angle roll bending machine. It comes standard with a CNC unit, modular set of hardened steel dies, start cycle photocell, and automatic bar reading encoder. The bender is suitable for producing multiple-radius shapes, such as ovals, roof bows, and RV...
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