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Bending and Forming - Page 24
- From The Fabricator
Why a sheet metal fabrication business added panel bending to its arsenal
A new product focus and a desire to automate bending are just two of the reasons that Franklin, Tenn.-based metal fabrication shop FlexMet operates a panel bending machine.
- From The Fabricator
How integrated AHSS rings protect EV batteries, occupants
- By Gagon Tandon
- Apr 14, 2022
- Article
Protecting the battery pack in an EV during a crash event is paramount. Accomplishing this while minimizing the weight addition is one of the challenges. A novel hot-stamped, tailor-blanked battery ring concept has been developed to resolve that challenge.
- From The Fabricator
The promises and risks of blockchain technology for manufacturers
- By Bill Frahm
- Apr 14, 2022
- Article
Blockchain technology can help manufacturers improve supply chain collaboration and service supplier management, but there are real risks and costs.
- From The Fabricator
Bystronic partners with NanoLock to develop cybersecurity systems
- Apr 13, 2022
- News Release
Bystronic has announced a partnership with NanoLock Security, a device-level cybersecurity provider, to develop cybersecurity systems for its sheet and tube metal cutting, bending and automation equipment.
- From The Fabricator
Tergo vapor degreasing fluid from MicroCare cleans stamped, 3D-printed parts
- Apr 11, 2022
- Product Release
MicroCare LLC offers Tergo vapor degreasing fluid for cleaning not only parts manufactured through traditional methods like stamping or casting, but also precision parts produced by MIM and AM.
- From The Fabricator
Dr. Hochstrate folders to include Pathfinder control
- Apr 11, 2022
- Product Release
Dr. Hochstrate Maschinenbau has announced it will offer the Pathfinder touchscreen graphic control system on its heavy-duty metal folders.
- From The Fabricator
Hydraulic press technology trends that boost energy efficiency, usability
- By Caleb Dixon
- Apr 8, 2022
- Article
Hydraulic press technology has advanced consistently over the years, with advancements focusing on improving energy efficiency, uptime, automation, and usability. These technological developments make hydraulic presses adaptable and flexible in a stamping environment.
- From The Fabricator
Electrified, adventurous, nature-connected vehicles to roam the streets this year, next
- By Kate Bachman
- Apr 7, 2022
- Article
At least nine automakers brought electric fleets to the Chicago Auto Show 2022, many of which made their debuts. The show offered a glimpse into a shifting industry.
- From The Fabricator
Schuler’s TwinServo technology includes active tilting compensation
- Apr 6, 2022
- Product Release
In transfer presses, the gradual forming of parts usually results in tilting of the slide. According to Schuler, this is not the case with lines featuring its TwinServo technology.
- From The Fabricator
AP&T receives order from Mercedes-Benz for partial press hardening system
- Apr 6, 2022
- News Release
AP&T in Germany has received an order for its TemperBox partial press hardening system from Mercedes-Benz in Sindelfingen, Germany. The order also includes AP&T’s multilayer furnace, automation equipment, control system, and integration.
- From The Fabricator
Ask the Stamping Expert: Are we taking the best approach to meeting statistical capability on a die set?
- By Thomas Vacca
- Apr 5, 2022
- Article
Ask the Stamping Expert columnist Tom Vacca discusses the practicalities of meeting statistical capability on a die set.
- From The Fabricator
SAF adds machine for bending complex metal profiles
- Apr 4, 2022
- News Release
Atlanta-based SAF, a global metals distributor, fabricator, and finisher, has invested in a new double bending machine to augment its fabrication capabilities.
- From The Fabricator
New bending technology helps custom fabricator increase throughput on low-volume press brake jobs
- Apr 4, 2022
- News Release
With American precision style tooling and the Maglock magnetic safety system from Mate Precision Technologies, Bilan Metalworks increased throughput on its low-volume press brake jobs.
- From The Fabricator
Improved semiconductor supply drives market share gains for GM
- Apr 1, 2022
- News Release
General Motors has announced higher production and market share in key truck segments in Q1 2022, giving partial credit for the increases to improved semiconductor supplies.
- From The Fabricator
Staff additions announced at AIDA-America
- Mar 31, 2022
- News Release
AIDA-America, metal stamping press manufacturer in Dayton, Ohio, has hired Dawn Reed as accounts payable/payroll specialist and Krista Matsumoto as sales administrator.
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