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Frank Kenny
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Evanston, IL 60202
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- From The Fabricator
R&D Update: Evaluating lubricant using the cup drawing test
- By Cliff Hoschouer, David Diaz-Infante, Dr., Frank Kenny, Jeff Jeffery, and Taylan Altan, Ph.D.
- Oct 10, 2016
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Lubrication plays an important role in sheet metal forming by affecting metal flow and reducing the possibility of fracture during forming. A number of tests are used to evaluate lubricant performance, including the strip draw test, the twist compression test, and the cup drawing test. The cup...
- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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