November 2001

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Get Involved... Discover the Value of Networking
Part 1 (pdf  153k)   Part 2 (pdf  198k)   Part 3 (pdf  110k)

Buoyed by his own company's networking successes, Mark Erickson, PMA Chairman for 2002 and president of Thomas Engineering Company, urges metalforming companies to step up to the plate and get involved--the value of networking can't be overestimated.
keywords: PMA Chairman, Mark Erickson, PMA Education Foundation, PMA Membership

The Small-Lot Scenario (pdf  59k)

Carving a niche in the large world of metal stamping, small-lot or short-run stampers face, and overcome, unique challenges.
keywords: small-lot, setup, lead time, price, costs, stamping, die set

Hydraulic Die Cushions
Part 1 (pdf  144k)   Part 2 (pdf  122k)

...and flexible binders control material flow during drawing, promising to revolutionize the effectiveness of existing mechanical presses.
keywords: hydraulic cushions, flexible binders, draw dies, automotive stamping

Without adequate precision, durability and economy in tooling and tooling components, metalforming processes cannot perform according to expectations. This section of MetalForming magazine examines this topic every issue with dedicated news, commentary and feature material, this month taking a closer look at transfer-system tooling. Key in its performance is proper design and construction of transfer dies.

Die Design Key to Transfer Success (pdf  103k)

When installing an in-press part-transfer system, bring the die designers and builders in at the beginning. The likely result of such simultaneous engineering is problem-free startup and enhanced transfer-system performance.
keywords: transfer, fingers, die design, checklist, tooling

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