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Bending and Forming - Page 92
- From The Fabricator
R&D Update: Edge fracture in hole extrusion and flanging, Part II
- By Advaith Narayanan, David Diaz-Infante, Dr., and Taylan Altan, Ph.D.
- Oct 11, 2018
- Article
Editor’s Note: Part I appeared in the July/August 2018 issue and discussed the effect of process variables in blanking (piercing).
- From The Fabricator
Die Science: The glory of round, drawn shapes
- By Art Hedrick
- Oct 11, 2018
- Article
As a consultant and instructor, I’m often asked if round, drawn shapes are less difficult than contoured shapes. Although numerous factors determine difficulty, with minor exceptions the answer is yes, round draws typically are easier to process and troubleshoot than contoured shapes. Round...
- From The Fabricator
Ask the Stamping Expert: Should I use stamping or machining to produce critical components?
- By Thomas Vacca
- Oct 10, 2018
- Article
Q: What are the basic differences between stamping and machining for manufacturing critical components? What do I need to consider when choosing between the two? A: Regardless of the final component’s end use—medical, automotive, electronics—there are many things to consider when choosing...
- From The Fabricator
New pressure vessel designs keep roads safer
Exosent Engineering’s designs for pressure vessel transports and its fabricating skills are helping to grow its business.
- From The Fabricator
Tooling Tech Group’s Majestic Industries receives IATF certification
- Oct 9, 2018
- News Release
Tooling Tech Group has announced that its Majestic Industries division, Macomb, Mich., has passed the audit to attain the automotive quality management system IATF 16949 certification for its production of metal stampings and stamping dies. Majestic Industries is a provider of progressive dies and...
- From The Fabricator
Stamtec launches mobile-friendly website
- Oct 8, 2018
- News Release
Manchester, Tenn.-based Stamtec has launched a new, mobile-friendly website at www.stamtec.com that provides quick access to metal stamping and forging equipment information. Products include mechanical presses, forging presses, servo presses, and auxiliary equipment. The site also offers product...
- From The Fabricator
NIMS seeks feedback on stamping press operator apprenticeship framework
- Oct 5, 2018
- News Release
The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), Fairfax, Va., is seeking subject matter experts to provide feedback on a newly drafted apprenticeship framework that the Urban Institute is developing for stamping press operators. The cloud-based feedback session will occur on Oct. 10 at 2:00...
- From The Fabricator
Coe Press Equipment delivers CTL line to Ontario company
- Oct 4, 2018
- News Release
Coe Press Equipment, Sterling Heights, Mich., has designed, shipped, and installed a cut-to-length (CTL) line to a manufacturer of custom air handling equipment in Kingston, Ont. The 66-in.-wide line comprises a Coe servo roll feed, a 4.0- by 66-in. power straightener, a 66- by 14-in. dual...
- From The Fabricator
Industrial Innovations provides lube application systems to Egar Tool & Die
- Oct 4, 2018
- News Release
Grandville, Mich.-based Industrial Innovations has provided Egar Tool & Die, a manufacturer of automotive stamping dies, production stampings, and welded assemblies, with three Spra-Rite™ high-pressure lubricant spray systems at its Cambridge, Ont., facility. Generating pressures up to 500 PSI,...
- From The Fabricator
New feeder improves stamper’s forming efficiency
- Oct 3, 2018
- Article
Multiinational stamping manufacturer Erdrich was able to improve efficiency with a coil feeding line that includes a precision leveler and a zig-zag servo feeder purchased from an OEM with a service office in proximity to its Dublin, Ga., plant.
- From The Fabricator
General Stamping & Metalworks to host Manufacturing Day event
- Oct 3, 2018
- News Release
In celebration of Manufacturing DaySM, General Stamping & Metalworks, South Bend, Ind., will open its doors on Oct. 5 to more than 120 area students as part of an effort to change people’s perceptions about today’s manufacturing environment and draw attention to the outstanding opportunities...
- From The Fabricator
Efficient die handling saves space, time, cost
- By Bill Rogner and Ron Demonet
- Oct 3, 2018
- Article
Most stampers concentrate on making parts efficiently to stay competitive in today’s marketplace. As one would expect, the focus is on the stamping process itself and how to make quality parts at high rates. Because of this, the dies, presses, and automation get the most attention and most of the...
- From The Fabricator
ERP software tamps down barriers to growth
- By Kate Bachman
- Oct 2, 2018
- Article
G&W Products management removed barriers to growth by implementing a new, better enterprise resource planning system.
- From The Fabricator
Automatic-Systeme Dreher’s FlexMotion transfer automation works with all press types
- Oct 2, 2018
- Product Release
Automatic-Systeme Dreher GmbH has developed FlexMotion transfer automation technology. With its flexible design, the technology for sheet metal forming can be used in all common press types. As the heart of the forming press, it helps ensure high dynamics, smooth running, flexibility, process...
- From The Fabricator
Industrial Innovations partners with Die Maker Solutions to expand sales network
- Sep 21, 2018
- News Release
Industrial Innovations Inc., Grandville, Mich., has announced the addition of Die Maker Solutions (DMS), located in Denton, Texas, to its sales network. The company will represent Industrial Innovations’ lubrication systems to the metal stamping and forming industries in Texas and Oklahoma. DMS...
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