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More from Art Hedrick
- From The Fabricator
Die Basics 101: Specialty metal cutting methods used in stamping operations
- By Art Hedrick
- Apr 10, 2007
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Tool and die expert Art Hedrick takes a closer look at pinch, breakout, and shimmy trimming.
- From The Fabricator
Die Science: Tips for grinding and wire machining tool steel
- By Art Hedrick
- Mar 13, 2007
- Bending and Forming
- Article
How tool steel is machined can make a big difference in its performance and life. A poor grinding job might look good, but unseen stress can cause premature failure.With the correct grinding and wire burning techniques, tool steel results can be optimized.
- From The Fabricator
Die Basics 101: Resolving slug pulling problems
- By Art Hedrick
- Feb 13, 2007
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Tool and die expert Art Hedrick covers various methods that can help reduce the occurrence of slug pulling.
- From The Fabricator
Die Science: Solving punch breakage problems - Part II
- By Art Hedrick
- Jan 9, 2007
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Cutting shear, or the angle ground into the end of a punch, has a big effect on punch deflection and breakage, as well as press tonnage required. Retainers, which hold the punch to the die shoe, also are important. The backing plates, ball lock punch retainers, and headed styles of punches and retainers all require careful consideration.
- From The Fabricator
Die Science: Solving punch breakage problems - Part I
- By Art Hedrick
- Dec 12, 2006
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Numerous factors contribute to the premature failure or breakage of piercing and cutting punches. Two common factors are operator error and incorrect die cutting clearance.
- From The Fabricator
Die Basics 101: Common causes of slug pulling
- By Art Hedrick
- Dec 12, 2006
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Tool and die expert Art Hedrick discuss why slug pulling occurs during the stamping process.
- From The Fabricator
Solving punch breakage problems
- By Art Hedrick
- Dec 12, 2006
- Bending and Forming
- Article
This series of articles investigates the many causes of premature punch breakage in stamping operations.
- From The Fabricator
Die Science: Setting up progressive dies - Part II
- By Art Hedrick
- Oct 10, 2006
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Proper feeding, scrap removal, and shut height calibration are essential for good die setup.
- From The Fabricator
Die Basics 101: Metal cutting process
- By Art Hedrick
- Oct 10, 2006
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Tool and die expert Art Hedtrick takes a closer look at the metal cutting process that takes place within a stamping press.
- From The Fabricator
Die Basics 101
- By Art Hedrick
- Oct 10, 2006
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Editor's Note: "Die Basics 101" is a 17-part article.
- From The Fabricator
Die Science: Setting up progressive dies - Part I
- By Art Hedrick
- Oct 3, 2006
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Editor's Note: "Setting Up Progressive Dies" is a two-part article. Part I discusses press and die cleanness, die alignment, clamping procedures, and preliminary shut height calibration. Part II discusses the process for getting metal into the die, setting the pitch, feed release, and other factors...
- From The Fabricator
Die Science: Unique forming short cuts
- By Art Hedrick
- Aug 8, 2006
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Die designers often are faced with how to make a part feature that is unique and possibly difficut to form. Short cuts are discussed for twisting a part, creating a return flange, and making a 90-degree bend.
- From The Fabricator
Die basics 101 starts with eight basic components
- By Art Hedrick
- Aug 8, 2006
- Bending and Forming
- Article
A stamping die is a special, one-of-a-kind precision tool that cuts and forms sheet metal into a desired shape or profile. Most dies are constructed of several basic components, including die plates, shoes, die sets, guide pins, bushings, heel blocks, heel plates, screws, dowels, and keys. Dies also need stripper, pressure, and drawing pads, as well as the devices used to secure them—spools, shoulder bolts, keepers, and retainers; and gas, coil, or urethane springs.
- From The Fabricator
Die Basics 101: Mechanical properties and behavioral characteristics of metals
- By Art Hedrick
- Aug 8, 2006
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Tool and die expert Art Hedrick looks at these characteristics of metal: stress, stretch distribution, and surface topography,
- From The Fabricator
Die Science: The process of fineblanking
- By Art Hedrick
- Jul 11, 2006
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Fineblanking can achieve flatness and cut edge characteristics that are unobtainable by conventional stamping and punching methods. Fineblanking is described in relation to conventional methods to encourage a better understanding of its benefits and limitations.
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- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 05/14/2024
- Running Time:
- 62:12
Cameron Adams of Laser Precision, a contract metal fabricator in the Chicago area, joins the podcast to talk...
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