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Bending and Forming - Page 50
- From The Fabricator
Are homemade tools for press brake operations a good idea?
- By Steve Benson
- Dec 4, 2020
- Article
Should a bending operation rely heavily on homemade tools? That depends, writes press brake guru Steve Benson. If made well and for the right application, homemade press brake tools can be very workable and as practical as factory-made tools.
- From The Fabricator
MC Machinery opens Southeast Technology Center in North Carolina
- Dec 3, 2020
- News Release
Metalworking and metal fabrication machine manufacturer MC Machinery Systems, based in Elk Grove Village, Ill., has opened a new Southeast Technology Center in Concord, N.C., featuring a showroom and offices for service and applications employees. The facility provides customers throughout the...
- From The Fabricator
Press brake-formed tub girders accelerate U.S infrastructure rebuilding
- By Kate Bachman
- Dec 3, 2020
- Article
It’s no secret that America’s infrastructure is due for a replacement. IDOT issued a challenge for the development of a viable, economical solution to accelerate the replacement of the aging bridge infrastructure. An industry task group developed press brake-formed tub girders for short-span bridges that are formed in a factory, preassembled with a concrete platform, and installed on-site in hours or days.
- From The Fabricator
Timken named to Most Responsible Companies list
- Dec 3, 2020
- News Release
The Timken Co., North Canton, Ohio, a provider of engineered bearings and power transmission products, has earned a spot on the America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021 list compiled by Newsweek and Statista. The list is compiled based on publicly available key performance indicators derived...
- From The Fabricator
Bilsing Automation reference chart aids traction cup selection for pressroom use
- Dec 3, 2020
- Product Release
Bilsing Automation has announced the availability of its 25- by 16.5-in., two-sided vacuum cup reference chart for use on the shop floor. Designed as a quick reference tool, the laminated guide provides information on Bilsing traction cups for various pressroom applications. It features vacuum cup...
- From The Fabricator
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...
- From The Fabricator
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...
- From The Fabricator
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.
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