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Bending and Forming - Page 87
- From The Fabricator
Stamper protects copper, aluminum parts with orbital wrapper
- Dec 27, 2018
- Article
Monti’s stamping division overcame problems handling its soft-metal copper and aluminum stampings by using an orbital wrapper, which prevents the parts from damage, seals them to prevent oxidation, and blocks cross-contamination. Its reject rate decreased by 5 percent as a result.
- From The Fabricator
Die fully sensored and still getting miss-hits?
- By Kate Bachman
- Dec 26, 2018
- Article
A young tool and die room leader protects dies and reduces downtime by scrutinizing sensors' placement within the sensor window for optimal usage.
- From The Fabricator
What’s new with servo presses?
- By Jim Landowski
- Dec 26, 2018
- Article
Servo press technology was first introduced on a global production scale in 2001. Since then several improvements have been made to servo presses, including liquid cooling systems, upgraded controls, connected communications, and predictive failure analysis that lets management know if their equipment is making money or not.
- From The Fabricator
Automec touchscreen CNC 600 backgauge control allows user to import bend photos
- Dec 24, 2018
- Product Release
Automec's CNC 600 touchscreen control offers modern features while maintaining a simplistic programming approach. The control is used for new complete Automec backgauge systems or for upgrading existing controls. The user interface of the touchscreen control is intuitive, with icons prompting the...
- From The Additive Report
MEP survey asks clients about manufacturing concerns for 2019
- Dec 19, 2018
- News Release
Employee retention, continuous improvement, cost reductions, and filling technology needs are among the biggest challenges manufacturers will face in 2019, according to a survey conducted by the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), which is funded by the National Institute of Standards and...
- From The Fabricator
Top 5 in 365—Articles about stamping
- By Vicki Bell
- Dec 14, 2018
- Blog Post
This installment of “Top 5 in 365” is about managing a shop. Proper management can facilitate and enhance a shop’s success; poor management can destroy it.
- From The Fabricator
Wilson Tool’s Corner Former allows bending and finishing of corners in the press brake
- Dec 14, 2018
- Product Release
Wilson Tool has introduced the Corner Former, a tool that makes it possible to bend and finish corners of a sheet metal part in the press brake, eliminating the need for secondary welding and grinding operations. The tool works in three steps—bend with flare, roll, and crop/trim—producing a...
- From The Fabricator
Schuler holds Tech Day in Mexico
- Dec 13, 2018
- News Release
Schuler, a provider of presses, automation equipment, and dies, recently hosted a Tech Day in Puebla, Mexico. Visitors learned about the company’s products for the digitization and networking of forming technology, like the MSP 400 servo press and process monitoring for hot stamping...
- From The Fabricator
Amada offers HM 1003 press brake
- Dec 11, 2018
- Product Release
The 110-ton HM 1003 press brake from Amada features a hydraulic proportional valve to help ensure that parts are produced efficiently and accurately. With the AMNC touchscreen control with graphical interface, operators can quickly retrieve programs generated with the company’s programming...
- From The Fabricator
HG 1003 ATC bending system from Amada handles variable lot sizes
- Dec 11, 2018
- Product Release
Amada has engineered the HG ATC for processing variable lot sizes. The Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) can load complex tool layouts within 3 min. and allows operators of varied experience levels to use the bending system. According to the manufacturer, the ATC’s quick tool setups allow users to...
- From The Fabricator
HG ARs from Amada combines bending robot, press brake, tool changer
- Dec 11, 2018
- Product Release
Amada offers the HG ARs, which integrates a bending robot with an HG series press brake and patented Automatic Tool Changer (ATC), for bending a variety of parts. It supports workpieces up to 39.3 by 31.4 in. and has a weight capacity of 44 lbs. Four tool manipulators quickly load tooling from 15...
- From The Fabricator
Modineer Co. Inc. acquired by private investment entity
- Dec 10, 2018
- News Release
Modineer Co. Inc., a metal fabricator located in Niles, Mich., has announced the sale of the company to a newly formed entity established by Chicago-based private investment firm Westbourne Capital Partners; Hall Capital, a family-owned investment company located in Oklahoma City, Okla.; and a...
- From The Welder
JW Aluminum receives Industry Innovation & Productivity Award
- Dec 10, 2018
- News Release
JW Aluminum has received the Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Industry Innovation & Productivity Award, which recognizes the company’s current expansion at its Goose Creek, S.C., facility. The $250 million expansion represents the most significant capital investment in domestic...
- From The Fabricator
Amada EG 4010 press brake uses two servomotors
- Dec 10, 2018
- Product Release
The EG 4010 from Amada is a compact press brake for producing small sheet metal components that require a high degree of precision. It features a high-speed Dual Servo Power drive system. Two AC servomotors allow the machine to reach high approach, bending, and return speeds that yield fast part...
- From The Welder
Ironwood Capital portfolio company NSA Industries acquires Metal Tronics
- Dec 10, 2018
- News Release
Ironwood Capital’s portfolio company and sheet metal fabricator NSA Industries, St. Johnsbury, Vt., has acquired Metal Tronics, a provider of precision metal fabrication and CNC machining in Georgetown, Mass. Ironwood Capital Director Paul Witinski said, "Metal Tronics has very similar...
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