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Bending and Forming - Page 107
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Newcomb Spring appoints general managers
- Nov 16, 2017
- News Release
Newcomb Spring Corp., a custom spring, wire form, and metal stamping manufacturer in Decatur, Ga., has appointed Nathan Watson as general manager of its Thornton, Colo., plant and Jason Bingham as general manager of its Ooltewah, Tenn., plant. These appointments follow the retirements of Bob Herman...
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Production line performs hot forming of high-strength aluminum
- Nov 15, 2017
- Product Release
AP&T has introduced a new production line for hot forming of high-strength aluminum (6000 and 7000 series) that enables the weight of car body parts to be reduced up to 50 percent, according to the company. This new manufacturing method could aid the development of lighter, safer, and more...
- From The Fabricator
Die design class to start in January
- Nov 15, 2017
- News Release
Accurate Die Design Software, Brookfield, Wis., has announced that its president/founder Ray Proeber will teach a die design class for the Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA) in Schaumburg, Ill. The 20-week class runs January to May 2018. The class will focus on designing progressive...
- From The Fabricator
Compact systems offer in-process monitoring of forming operations
- Nov 15, 2017
- Product Release
Marposs has announced the availability of its Brankamp X1 and X3 in-process monitoring systems for cold and hot forming, thread rolling, and stamping operations. These all-in-one units provide real-time monitoring of machine parameters, helping to identify manufacturing faults, part variations, and...
- From The Fabricator
Waukesha Metal Products names president/COO
- Nov 14, 2017
- News Release
Sussex, Wis.-based metal stamper and fabricator Waukesha Metal Products has promoted Michael Steger to president/COO. Steger has more than 25 years of leadership and industry experience. He joined the company in 2002 as program manager and participated in the management buyout in 2005. He has...
- From The Fabricator
Magnum Mfg. to expand in Tennessee
- Nov 14, 2017
- News Release
Metal stamping company Magnum Mfg. Inc. has announced plans to invest $2 million in its operations in Erin, Tenn., creating about 50 jobs in the next five years. The company, which produces raw metal seat frames and doors for the automotive sector, will expand into an adjacent building, doubling...
- From The Fabricator
Ajax Metal Forming Solutions acquired by Heartland Equity Partners
- Nov 13, 2017
- News Release
Minneapolis-based Ajax Metal Forming Solutions has announced that Heartland Equity Partners, Brooklyn Center, Minn., has acquired a majority ownership position in the company. Erick and Tom Ajax continue as equity owners of the metal stamping company and have joined the board of directors. Erick...
- From The Fabricator
Pneumatic clamps perform identification stamping, staking, crimping
- Nov 13, 2017
- Product Release
PHD has introduced the series PNC pneumatic identification stamping clamp, also known as the Number Cruncher® clamp, featuring a high clamp force to stamp characters in draw-quality steel. Available in three sizes, the largest produces up to 48,330 lbs. of clamp force with 87 PSI to stamp dates,...
- From The Fabricator
R&D Update: Warm-forming magnesium sheet, Part I
- Nov 10, 2017
- Article
Steel traditionally has been used in most sheet metal forming applications. However, as the demand for lightweight materials in automotive components and the development of high-speed machinery that can reduce inertial forces and vibrations increase, stampers now are trying to use more...
- From The Fabricator
Press brake bending: A deep dive into springback
- By Steve Benson
- Nov 9, 2017
- Article
Predicting springback isn’t an exact science, considering all the contributing variables. But doing a little math can get you close.
- From The Fabricator
Pacific Press Technologies unveils new logo, tagline
- Nov 8, 2017
- News Release
In conjunction with its acquisition by Right Lane Industries LLC in May 2017, Pacific Press Technologies, a metal forming equipment manufacturer and services provider in Mount Carmel, Ill., has unveiled a new logo and tagline. According to the company, the new logo reflects its problem-solving...
- From The Fabricator
Wilson Tool celebrates 21 years of stamping division
- Nov 7, 2017
- News Release
Wilson Tool International®, White Bear Lake, Minn., a manufacturer of tooling systems for punch presses, press brakes, and punch and die components for the stamping and tableting industries, recently marked the 21st birthday of its Impax Tooling Solutions® division. The company held an all-day...
- From The Fabricator
3-D printed press brake tools allow cost-effective tryout
- Nov 2, 2017
- Product Release
Rolleri has introduced Rol Prime press brake tools and dies for testing of drawings and bending processes. These 3-D printed, full-size tools and dies are functional replicas of the actual tools and dies, giving the user the flexibility to make changes before purchasing more expensive tools. The...
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Wila USA names Southwest business development manager
- Oct 27, 2017
- News Release
Wila USA, Hanover, Md., a supplier of tooling, clamping, and crowning systems for press brakes, has hired Steve Westbrook as business development manager for the Southwest region, which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Westbrook has more than 25 years of experience...
- From The Fabricator
Nidec Minster completes acquisition of Press Masters
- Oct 27, 2017
- News Release
Nidec Minster Corp., Minster, Ohio, has announced the completed, 100 percent acquisition of Press Masters LLC, Cheshire, Conn. Press Masters has been a distributor for Nidec Minster and other pressroom products in the territory east of the Mississippi for many years. Its team of 14 employees now...
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