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How to Increase Uptime in Press Shops
Here are some of the ways that next generation lightweight tooling systems and new tooling components are optimizing stamping process safety, speed, uptime, cost and standardization, creating more efficient and reliable operations to satisfy stringent production demands.
Six Factors in Selecting Hydraulic or Shrink-Fit Holders
Shrink-fit and hydraulic holders are both useful in low clearance, tight work envelopes found in moldmaking and multi-axis machining applications. When deciding which one to use, their differences will guide your choice. Here are some of the fundamental contrasts to help you decide which holder type is best for your work.
Understanding Press Brake Tooling Tonnage Ratings and Calculations
There are various ways to measure tonnage capacity in press brake tooling, so it’s important to look beyond the tooling catalog when doing comparisons to really understand the numbers being displayed. Understanding the units of measure most commonly used to measure tonnage capacity is a crucial first step.
(Best) Practice Makes Perfect
When looking for ways to save time and money on your shop floor, don’t forget to take a closer look at your cutting, grinding and finishing applications. Digging deeper into proper usage and operator technique can uncover efficiencies that significantly impact your productivity and profitability.
Walter Surface Technologies Appoints New CEO, VP
Marc-André Aubé is their new chief executive officer and David Wright is named vice president of corporate development.
New Cut-Off Wheels for Faster Cutting, Improved Operator Comfort, Reduced Cost
Norton QUANTUM3 RightCut Wheels from Saint-Gobain Abrasives boast a more rounded grain for faster cutting action with less vibration that is instrumental in reducing operator fatigue when cutting metal all day.
Surface Conditioning Tools that Improve Fabrication Quality and Productivity
Cutting, grinding and combo wheels, along with robust resin fiber discs, best-in-class flap discs and other products from Weiler Abrasives provide exceptional performance and improve productivity in metal fabrication.
High Performance Flap Discs for Aluminum Blending and Finishing
The Enduro-Flex ALU flap disc from Walter Surface Technologies is specially formulated with a superior iron-free, sulfur-free and chlorine-free zirconia alumina grain blend that optimizes blending and finishing performance on virtually any aluminum surface.
Material Handling that Increases Welding Productivity and Operator Safety
3D Precision Welding Tables, Standard Rollovers, Powered Manipulators and Floor Rail Systems from Bluco can be configured to optimize welding and assembly fixture operations.
Industry 4.0 Press Brake Tool Management
The Smart Tooling App from Wila includes a smartphone app for Android and iOS that allows users access to their press brake tool data anytime, anywhere for major time savings, error-free tool data entry and simplified stock management.
Band Saw Blades for Cutting Structurals and Bundles, Software Determines Hole Saw and Operating Speeds by Application
Versatix MP bi-metal band saw blades from Starrett feature triple-tempered, high speed M-42 cobalt steel teeth with an alloy steel backing strip, and a patented tooth design that dissipates stress during cutting, reducing tooth breakage and increasing blade life.
