MetalForming magazine
October 2002
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FEATURES
 Transfer Press Wins Deep-Draw and Quick-Turnaround Contract Work (pdf 119k)
Slower link motion, dependable draw lube, integrated cell control and flexibility in setup combine to create a flexible, dependable and efficient transfer press.
keywords: deep drawing, transfer press, coil feeding
 Transfer Press Paints a Pretty Productivity Picture (pdf 129k)
A new 300-ton three-station transfer press welcomes a 150-year-old company into the 21st century of deep-draw productivity.
keywords: deep drawing, servo-mechanical transfer, servo feed
Deep Drawing with Hydraulic Presses (pdf 63k)
Advances in hydraulic-press technology help stampers address wrinkles, breakage and changes in sheetmetal wall thickness.
keywords: deep drawing, hydraulic presses
 New Technology Packs a Punch (pdf 106k)
An innovative punching system and high-performance tooling bring productivity improvement to Wesgar Industries.
keywords: turret punch press, tooling, productivity, labor, setup
 Buhrke Builds Its Own PM Program (pdf 112k)
This stamper/assembler used in-house talent and a new control to build a preventive-maintenance program that boosts productivity while cutting costs.
keywords: preventive maintenance, stamping, inspection, QS9000, monitor, controls
TOOLING TECHNOLOGY
 Programmable Lubrication Beats the Heat (pdf 199k)
A pair of metalformers tell how an upgrade in lubrication strategies and equipment pays off big with improved speed and part quality, while reducing lubricant consumption and costs associated with lube delivery, application and cleanup.
keywords: die lubrication, progressive dies
COMMENTARIES
Editorial (pdf 27k) by Brad F. Kuvin
Longevity is One Great Achievement
Tooling by Design (pdf 25k) by Tim Stephens
Guided Simplicity
The Science of Forming (pdf 29k) by Stuart Keeler
Troubleshooting with Garbage Bags
Electronics in Metalforming & Assembly (pdf 23k) by George Keremedjiev
Steel Tariffs & Die Crashes
Blackman on Taxes (pdf 22k) by Irving L. Blackman & Brian T. Whitlock
Slash Premium Costs, Yet Increase Life-Insurance Benefits--Part 1
You & the Law (pdf 22k) by Douglas B. M. Ehlke
Employment-Law Roundup
BackTalk (pdf 24k) by Louis A. Kren
Working Late
DEPARTMENTS
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