MetalForming magazine
October 2007

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FEATURES

Make Pressroom Safety a Habit (pdf 139k)

Of critical importance in establishing a comprehensive pressroom safety strategy is emphasizing safety habits to operators, especially the new hires.

Ergonomics in the Pressroom (pdf 184k)

What are some pressroom risks, and how can they be eliminated or minimized? Read on for answers, and for tips on starting an ergonomics program where you work.

Hydraulic Press Line Offers Flexibility and Value-Added (pdf 160k)

LSP Automotive Systems anchors its new South Carolina manufacturing plant with a six-press hydraulic tandem line, to support the Southern automotive boom.

Know Thy Hydraulic Press, and Thy Customer (pdf 167k)

Here are tips for metalformers looking to invest in a hydraulic press, and for those seeking advice on how to keep their hydraulic presses running in tip-top shape.

Increasing Sensor Life in the Weld-Cell Environment (pdf 144k)

If you rely on sensors in your automated arc-welding cells—to verify part presence and positioning, among other process variables—be sure to select sensors that can stand up to weld-process abuse, and to protect the sensors so they last a long time.

TOOLING TECHNOLOGY

Broshco Says ‘See Ya’ to Spot Welding (pdf 372k)

Instead, in-die fastening provides improved joint integrity and greater process control for this Mansfield, OH, auto-parts supplier.

COMMENTARIES

Guest Editorial (pdf 40k) by Edwin G. Foulke Jr.
PMA-OSHA Alliance Making a Difference

The Science of Forming (pdf 73k) by Stuart Keeler
Final Discussion on New Forming Technology

Tooling by Design (pdf 102k) by Peter Ulintz
High-Speed Stamping—Part 1

Metalforming Electronics (pdf 49k) by George Keremedjiev
The Closer to the Shipping Door, the More Spent on Automation

Blackman on Taxes (pdf 39k) by Irving L. Blackman & Brian T. Whitlock   www.TaxSecretsOfTheWealthy.com
Unlock the Excess Cash in Your Company

You & the Law (pdf 59k) by Douglas B. M. Ehlke
EEOC Takes on Family Responsibilities Discrimination, Issues Guidelines

BackTalk (pdf 40k) by Louis A. Kren
MetalForming After Dark—Be a More Attractive Supplier

DEPARTMENTS

News Fronts (pdf 66k)	New Products (pdf 35k)
Tech Update (pdf 55k)	In Retrospect (pdf 59k)
Safety Update (pdf 39k)	Classifieds
Tooling Update (pdf 40k)	Site Sponsors (Ad Index)
Free Literature (pdf 44k)

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