Metal Forming & Fabricating
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FABRICATION: DOING MORE WITH LESS
Fabricators must continue to streamline their processes to reduce costs and improve profit margins. Here are some combination systems from Amada America, Flow International, Behringer Saws and LVD Strippit that can help consolidate processes, improve precision and speed, and compete profitably in new markets.
IN-DIE FEEDING SYSTEM INSTALLS FASTENERS DURING THE STAMPING PROCESS
Plug and Play: Working in tandem with a stamping press and properly tooled die, the portable PEMSERTER® In-Die Fastener Feeding System from PennEngineering® eliminates secondary operations typically required for fastener insertions and can easily be moved from press to press as needed on the shop floor.
HYBRID TOOLING FOR PLASTICS AND METAL STAMPING
Three Tools In One Machine: German manufacturer Kummer GmbH & Co. KG used CADCAM software technology from Vero Software to develop a unique sequential laminated injection process that combines both metal stamping and plastic injection molding within a single machine.
Building for the Future
Seeing how Behlen Industries uses Hypertherm plasma cutting technology to streamline operations, save money and improve profitability in a competitive market is a wonderful reminder of some childhood concepts that still stand the test of time.
PORTABLE WATERJET SYSTEM TRAVELS ONSITE
The mobile JetMachining® Center from OMAX cuts titanium, stainless steels, Kevlar, ceramics, laminated materials, harden steel, armor plating and more to meet specific requirements of the oil field maintenance, high-rise steel construction, shipbuilding, commercial industries supporting government programs, and any other commercial businesses needing to easily transport waterjet equipment on a regular basis.
STAMPING SUPPORT: PNEUMATIC PRESS DOES PROGRESSIVE DIE WORK
The PulsAir pneumatic press from AIRAM is ideal for supporting progressive stamping operations in industries like automotive, appliance and hardware by delivering higher speeds with a base design that dampens shock and vibration.
PRECISION STAMPING COMBINED WITH SERVO PRESS TECHNOLOGY
ULX-D precision servo press series from AIDA-America are the first presses to be more accurate than the die, providing the ability to produce even higher accuracies in products formed via ironing, flattening, or bulging processes that are easily influenced by changes in forming speeds.
GENERAL PURPOSE DOUBLE SWING BAND SAW
The semi-automatic DS-20 Double Swing 20 in horizontal band saw from Scotchman Industries uses a quick-slide vise to swing 45 deg right or 60 deg left, with a capacity at 90 deg is 14 in high x 20 in wide, at 45 deg is 14 in high x 14 in wide, and at 60 deg is 14 in high x 10 in wide.
Fast and Flexible Turret Press
The new generation of the TruPunch 5000 from Trumpf processes a maximum sheet thickness of 0.3 in by operating about 10 percent faster than its predecessor, with 1400 spm for medium format and 1200 spm for large format, or 200 more strokes without using more energy.
PLASMA AND OXYFUEL CUTTING OVER LARGE WORK AREAS
The rugged Sabre DXG Heavy Duty Cutting Machine from ESAB Cutting Systems is equipped to cut carbon steel up to 3 in thick or stainless steel and aluminum up to 6 in thick using up to eight stations, including two plasma stations for cutting/marking with the same torch.
Training 101: Starting Out By Starting Right
The Piercing Process: Bob Pugliese of Trumpf shares some tricks of the trade for creating smaller holes in thicker steel plate using a laser.
Michigan Metal Fabricator Announces Factory For Hire Concept
With Factory for Hire, Midbrook, a manufacturer of custom metal fabrications and industrial parts washers, will use its facility and skilled employees to help customers design, modify, fabricate and ship their own parts and new product ideas.
