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Flexible pin clamping system produces form fit
- Apr 14, 2015
- Machining
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Euro-Tech Corp. offers the Jaw flexible pin clamping element. Within seconds, it molds a part-specific outline, readying the workpiece for machining and inspection, the company reports. Each pin is locked hydraulically by a separate internal clamping sleeve. Axial movable pins contact the part...
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CNC interface designed for press brakes
- Apr 14, 2015
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
Bystronic offers the ByVision Bending CNC interface for press brakes. It features a 22-in. touchscreen to help simplify setup and operation. The operator is guided through the programming and manufacturing process. Bending sequences can be modified on-the-fly by the operator, even if the...
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Ask the Stamping Expert: Fixing die shortcomings
- By Thomas Vacca
- Apr 14, 2015
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Q: We have a large stamping tool running in a 300-ton press. A changeover tool makes a left part and a right part, each of which is about 0.1 in. thick and shaped like a peanut. One-half of the part (lengthwise) is coined offset one material thickness in depth in addition to a number of other...
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Perforated stainless steel has holes smaller than overall material thickness
- Apr 14, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- Product Release
Accurate Perforating and Metal Fabricating offers SuperPerfperforated stainless steel with holes smaller than the overall material thickness. The perforations are offered in numerous 60-degree staggered orientation patterns. The product serves as an alternative to punching, waterjet cutting,...
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CSS celebrates 75th anniversary
- Apr 13, 2015
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Connecticut Spring & Stamping (CSS) marks its 75th anniversary this year. Founded in 1939 as a spring manufacturer, the company now is a provider of precision springs and metal shapes for the medical, aerospace, defense, automotive, consumer, and office products industries. The family-owned and...
Schwarze-Robitec establishes U.S. subsidiary in Michigan
- Apr 13, 2015
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Schwarze-Robitec has opened a subsidiary, Schwarze-Robitec America Inc., in Big Rapids, Mich., offering sales and service for its tube cold bending machines for diameters from 0.125 to 16 in. The firm also offers bending tools and application-specific equipment. The facility provides spare...
Replacement of aging pipelines to drive demand for ERW pipes, says report
- Apr 13, 2015
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
The comprehensive global report “Electric Resistance Welded Pipes and Tubes: A Global Strategic Business Report,” released by Global Industry Analysts Inc., San Jose, Calif., projects that the global market for ERW pipes and tubes will reach 76.8 million tons by 2020, driven by the recovery in...
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Messe Düsseldorf launches portal for metalworking industries
- Apr 13, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany, has launched the new sector portal Metsearch, offering a comprehensive product and company database for the various metalworking sectors, at www.metsearch.net. The portal, presented in German and English, features sector and company news, background...
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Truth on the shop floor
- By Tim Heston
- Apr 13, 2015
- Shop Management
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Global welding products market is expected to reach $23.78 billion by 2020
- Apr 13, 2015
- Arc Welding
- News Release
Transparency Market Research, Albany, N.Y., has released "Welding Products Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 -2020.” According to the report, the global welding products market, valued at $17.47 billion in 2013, is expected to reach $23.78 billion...
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Daihen opens Midwest office in Iowa
- Apr 13, 2015
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
Daihen Inc., a subsidiary of Daihen Corp., manufacturer of arc welding equipment including robots and peripheral devices, has opened a new office and demonstration center in Davenport, Iowa. The facility—the company’s sixth in North America—includes a live demonstration area for its...
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Constellium unveils its newly expanded automotive structures facility in Michigan
- Apr 13, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
Constellium N.V. has opened a newly expanded plant in Van Buren, Mich. The facility produces customized automotive structures and features advanced prototyping and development capabilities. The 210,000-sq.-ft. expansion project has doubled plant manufacturing capacity. The $40 million...
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Bosch Rexroth Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center opens in North Carolina
- Apr 13, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg public school system in North Carolina has officially dedicated the new, $200,000 Bosch Rexroth Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center at the Olympic Community of Schools in southwest Charlotte. The 2,839-sq.-ft. center was initiated by a founding grant of $80,000...
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Die clamping system maintains absolute press brake die alignment
- Apr 13, 2015
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
Wila USA has introduced the new V-Lock® die clamping system. A self-seating groove has been added to the tang of all New Standard®, American, and American Vintage® dies with V-openings of 2.362 in. and smaller. This feature is combined with a new generation of clamping pins to be provided with...
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ABB opens new automation and power service office in Louisiana
- Apr 13, 2015
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
ABB has opened a new local service office in Sulphur, La. The office provides services and support for the company’s automation and power portfolio, including control systems, instrumentation, analytical products, low-voltage drives, and power systems and products. Staffed with engineering,...
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