MetalForming magazine
March 2002

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Features

Hydraulic Presses: Smooth Operators  (pdf 111k)

Stampers should appreciate the evolution in closed-loop redundant controls and in proportional valves, manifolds and other hydraulic components. Whether through retrofit or as a new buy, today's presses are graceful metalformers.
keywords: hydraulic presses, valves, controls

Value-Added Rollforming with Stronger Steel

Part 1 (pdf 178k)

Part 2 (pdf 124k)

Roll Forming Corp., through its acquisition by a European rollforming giant, now has the technology, equipment and support to do just that.
keywords: rollforming, high-strength steel, structural tooling, cooling, material handling

Tooling Technology

FEATURES

Guide Elements or Stamping Dies

Part 1 (pdf 97k)

Part 2 (pdf 66k)

Proper specification of guide pins, bushings, wear strips, wear plates and other die guide elements ensure accurate orientation and alignment of die mechanisms.
keywords: guide elements, wear plates, bushings

The Use of Electronic Die-Protection Sensors  (pdf 81k)

Sensors and microcontrollers enable engineers to design die-protection systems offering advanced fault-detection capabilities and increased accuracy.
keywords: die protection, sensors

COMMENTARIES

The Science of Technology (pdf 32k)
Hard and Soft Blankholders

Tooling by Design (pdf 26k)
Cutting Forces Voodoo

DEPARTMENTS

Tooling News (pdf 28k)

Tooling Update (pdf 51k)

Commentaries

Metalforming Electronics (pdf 18k)
The Not-So-Hidden Costs of Die Crashes

Blackman on Taxes (pdf 19k)
How to Get Back Some (Maybe All) of Your Stockmarket Losses

You & the Law (pdf 18k)
The Power of Associations in Court

BackTalk (pdf 17k)
The Rewards of Risk

Departments

Editorial (pdf 30k)
Distance Learning

News Fronts (pdf 57k)
Industry Awards... Agreements... Facilities... People... Internet...Certifications

Tech Update (pdf 63k)

Materials & Coatings (pdf 45k)

Products (pdf ?k)

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