December 2001

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The Pressing Issues of Maintenance   (pdf  104k)

To maintain presses for maximum productivity and safety, maintenance personnel must have a working knowledge of press-operation fundamentals.
keywords: press maintenance, clutch-brakes, drive inspection

In-Die Lube--Supplier, User in One
Part 1  (pdf  147k)    Part 2    (pdf  222k)

A developer of in-die lubrication systems incorporates them into a related stamping operation, dramatically reducing die-setup time.
keywords: in-die lube, stamping, lubrication, reclaim, environment, tooling, Minster

Increased Press Capacity Opens Door to Assembly Work   Part 1  (pdf  207k)    Part 2    (pdf  106k)

With a larger part-size capacity and flexibility to move quickly from transfer to progressive stamping, a new servo-transfer press enables Midwest Stamping Company to provide complete assemblies to its automotive customers.
keywords: transfer press, automotive parts, quick die change

Can You Afford Higher Steel Prices?  (pdf  45k)

In calling for import restrictions, the U.S. steel industry threatens the well-being of steel-using manufacturers. PMA calls on all companies interested in fighting against steel quotas and higher tariffs to join our efforts. There are several ways to get involved.
keywords: steel, quotas, steel imports, Section 201

Without adequate precision, durability and economy in tooling and tooling components, metalforming processes cannot perform according to expectations. This section of MetalForming magazine will examine this topic every issue with dedicated news, commentary and feature material, this month we take a closer look at CAD systems for die design. Capability improvements in such systems may cut design and build time significantly.

Quicker in CAD  (pdf  89k)

A CAD software suite allows A.K. Stamping Co. to create complex progressive dies quickly and accurately.
keywords: stamping, CAD, software, tooling, die design, solid modeling

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