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Chicago-area custom auto parts manufacturer's unique approach to updating suspensions in classic cars
- By Lincoln Brunner
- Sep 1, 2022
- Article
Chicago-area custom auto parts maker Heidts Automotive Group has built a reputation for getting horsepower out on the streets that puts Steve McQueen's Bullitt to shame. The key has been flexibility. And it's done that by cutting weight and guesswork for customers while creating more efficient production time for itself with better engineering and machine technology.
- From The Fabricator
Center for Automotive Research announces new CEO
- Sep 1, 2022
- News Release
The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) has named Alan Amici as president/CEO following the retirement of CEO Carla Bailo after five years of leading the Ann Arbor, Mich.-based nonprofit.
- From The Fabricator
Die wear of 3D-printed tools when stamping steel sheet
- By Dr. Sergey Golovashchenko, Dr. Srecko Zdravkovic, Manish Kumar, and Paul Wolcott
- Aug 31, 2022
- Article
CAMM researchers recently studied die wear in 3D-printed tools and traditionally machined D2 steel tools during U-bending of UHSS.
- From The Fabricator
Bio-Rust Preventative from Renewable Lubricants offers nontoxic corrosion protection
- Aug 31, 2022
- Product Release
Renewable Lubricants has introduced Bio-Rust Preventative, a bio-based fluid that provides nontoxic, VOC-free, sustainable corrosion prevention on ferrous and galvanized steel.
- From The Fabricator
Metal Flow to expand in Michigan
- Aug 29, 2022
- News Release
Metal Flow, a provider of deep drawing and progressive die stamping, is investing $7.2 million into a 60,000-sq.-ft. facility adjacent to its existing plant in Holland, Mich.
- From The Fabricator
Jagemann celebrates 75 years in business, forms executive leadership team
- Aug 26, 2022
- News Release
Jagemann is marking its 75th anniversary of doing business in the stamping industry.
- From The Fabricator
Ventcon Inc. to open manufacturing plant in Tennessee
- Aug 25, 2022
- News Release
Ventcon will invest $6.7 million to establish manufacturing operations in Jackson, Tenn., its first plant outside of company headquarters in Allen Park, Mich. The expansion is expected to create 75 jobs.
- From The Fabricator
Parallels between Motown and Motor City Stamping: From humble beginnings to greatness in Detroit
- By Kate Bachman
- Aug 24, 2022
- Blog Post
Growth is rarely easy and with growth come growth pains, especially in the metal stamping industry. But, just like the Motown scene, ingenuity, hard work, and a whole lotta soul can level the field in manufacturing so that there ain't no mountain high enough.
- From The Fabricator
Stamping Die Essentials: The process layout for stamped metal parts
- By Art Hedrick
- Aug 23, 2022
- Article
For successful metal stamping results, the process layout needs to be determined before the die is designed.
- From The Fabricator
CGI Manufacturing relaunches as Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions
- Aug 22, 2022
- News Release
CGI Manufacturing, Romeoville, Ill., has relaunched as Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions.
- From The Fabricator
The art of gauging on the press brake
- By Steve Benson
- Aug 22, 2022
- Article
Imagine the overall dimension of a panel is just a little off during a press brake operation. It’s within spec, but what happens when that panel reaches assembly? Little errors can add up.
- From The Fabricator
Keeping delivered packages secure with a fabricated metal lock box
- By Rob Colman
- Aug 19, 2022
- Article
With the pandemic, more people turned to online shopping. As a result, criminals turned to on-porch package theft. A one-man shop has developed a product to protect those packages.
- From The Fabricator
How does a metal stamping shop eliminate misfeeds on a press?
- By Thomas Vacca
- Aug 18, 2022
- Article
Ask the Stamping Expert columnist Thomas Vacca explains how metalformers can use sensors to achieve zero miss-hits on a press.
- From The Fabricator
TRUMPF Inc. announces executive promotion and new CFO
- Aug 17, 2022
- News Release
TRUMPF Inc., Farmington, Conn., has appointed Bettina Steingruber as chief financial officer and Burke Doar as executive vice president.
- From The Fabricator
Growing a knowledge-based workforce in the manufacturing industry
- By Bill Frahm
- Aug 15, 2022
- Blog Post
As manufacturing has shifted from a focus on task execution to engaging employees in an effort to be flexible and efficient, companies need a new type of worker.
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