Metal Forming & Fabricating
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CLEAN AND CONDITION METAL SURFACES FOR IMPROVED FINISHES
Specialized Birchwood Casey metal cleaners and surface conditioners prepare surfaces on machined and fabricated metal components for uniform coating reactions and proper coating adhesion.
STARTING POINT
Where do I start? That’s the question many manufacturers want to know when implementing lean manufacturing methods. Rick Bohan is the principal of Chagrin River Consulting provides the answer.
LAUNCHED IN SPACE
To stay at the forefront of composites manufacturing in aerospace, EADS Casa Espacio purchased an automated fiber placement system from MAG Industrial Automation that is the most advanced manufacturing equipment for complex-geometry 3D structures.
FEEL THE HEAT
An innovative tube bending cell from Unison links to the tube mill and outputs to the annealer to slash end-to-end cycle time and revolutionize the production of heat exchanger elements at RathGibson by using software-controlled roll-forming to bend precision U-shaped parts.
MEASURING TUBE PARTS MADE BY THERMAL FORMING
In order to get precise measurement values for a comparison of nominal to actual data, the measuring system has to respect the elasticity of the plastic pipes. TI Automotive is now able to conduct a highly precise contour check of the plastic pipes with the help of an optical measuring system from Aicon.
HYDROFORMING COMPLEX TUBE GEOMETRY
New die technology from Schuler reduces hydroforming costs, allows designers more design freedom for complex geometries of tubes and hollow forms, and creates new opportunities for lower part volumes and a wider range of applications.
LOW RESIDUAL STRESS U-BEND TUBING FOR SCC ENVIRONMENTS
This unique direct-to-bend manufacturing approach from RathGibson controls the residual stress controlled to 5000 psi or less in U-Bend tubing used in the chemical and power generation industries.
WHAT'S NEW: COMPLEX BENDING OF TUBE AND PIPE
This showcase of new tube and pipe bending equipment displays the latest designs from Knuth and CML USA Ercolina that could make your operations more competitive.
REBUILDING HAITI
A report on how ILMO Products Company, Lincoln Electric, Trumpf and some other fabricators are playing a role in the reconstruction efforts of a devastated country.
CHECK-UP ON PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR HYDRAULIC PRESSES
Guest columnists Thomas Lavoie and Carl Jean of Greenerd Press & Machine Company explain how, by knowing when a hydraulic press is running well or is in need of attention, and by consistently conducting preventative maintenance, the lifespan of a press can be significantly increased to maximize your investment.
ENHANCED COMBINATION LASER/TURRET PUNCH PRESS
The LC2012C1-NT combination laser/turret punch press from Amada America works materials up to 1/4 in thick with seamless process integration of laser and punching operations that increase productivity while reducing costs.
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ENSURING THE QUALITY OF WIND TURBINE PARTS
Advanced technologies from Bosch Rexroth, Carl Zeiss, Meta Vision Systems and MAG Americas are being used to maintain low variation process signatures, measure difficult-to-access precision structures, and make sure every component in wind technology is of the highest quality.
