Metal Forming & Fabricating
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Software Tools Provide Competitive Advantages in Appliance Manufacturing
Software tools from Lantek Systems can maximize the profitability of design, nesting and sheet metal fabrication processes used in building stoves, washers, dishwashers, ovens or other home appliances.
Deep-Box Bending of Sheet Metal Makes Appliance Manufacturing Easier
The X-Press SuperCustom press brake from Gasparini uses 1,300 mm daylight with 900 mm tool adapters to produce very deep boxes up to 600 mm and easy bending of the biggest sheet metal parts.
The World’s Fastest Automated Bending Cell for Appliance Manufacturing
The TruBend Cell 7000 from TRUMPF is comprised of a TruBend 7036 Cell Edition press brake, a BendMaster bending robot, a LoadMaster Bend material handling unit, a pallet system and tracks, all within an enclosure that requires only 69 sq ft of floor space.
Leveling the Playing Field
This custom-built aluminum cut-to-length line from Burghardt+Schmidt guarantees leveling quality for evenness, narrow tolerances, high surface quality and fewer rejects so that Martinrea Honsel Germany can optimize their light metal plate and strip production.
How to Correctly Calculate an Unfolded Part
Understanding the relationship between the V-opening, radius, bending allowance, and K factor can help you to properly calculate an unfolded part for more accurate bending on a press brake.
High Production Automatic Mitering Band Saw with Smart Controls
The rugged C-650MNC Automatic Mitering Horizontal Pivot Band Saw from Cosen uses Smart NC-100 technology that provides most of the benefits of NC-controlled saws at a mere fraction of the cost.
Beyond Bending: Press Brakes Can Do Much More
It might come as a surprise that the press brake you walk by on the shop floor each day can do a lot more than make flanges. When considering how to get from product drawings to finished goods, keep in mind that your press brake can do so much more than just bend.
New Ways to Reduce Weight and Costs in Metal 3D Printing
To manufacture complex and efficient lightweight structures where every gram counts, FEM calculations and topology optimization can create even more efficient printed components.
Automotive Tooling Indicators Point to a Strong 2018
Mold and die shops should stay strong through this year, with a potential return to more normal sourcing levels in the near future.
Farcco is New Sales Agent in Brazil for Sciaky
They sell and service EBAM systems for competitors in Brazil’s aerospace, oil and gas, and mining industries.
AXYZ Acquires WARDJet
WARDJet machines will continue to be built in Ohio, with sales and support through the global AXYZ network of offices.
