Technology Focus: Industry 4.0/IoT |
MetalForming brings you the July installment of our monthly Technology Focus newsletter, this month highlighting Industry 4.0/IoT. |
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TODAY: Part 3 of MetalForming LIVE—REGISTER FOR FREE NOW |
Optimizing Press-Stroke Rate (strokes/min.) Without Investing a Lot of Money!, the final session of MetalForming LIVE takes place today at 2:00 p.m. ET. The first two parts covered the impact of new sheet metal materials on metal formers and simulation of progressive-die designs. Today, Pete Ulintz, PMA’s technical director, will lead the discussion and detail ways that metal stampers can leverage opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency without investing a lot of money in new capital equipment.
He'll be joined live by metal formers and industry experts dispensing
their expertise gleaned from extensive experience with the chosen
topics. Attendees also can participate in lively Q&A discussions. |
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All About Wiegel’s New Rebranding Efforts |
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Metal
former Wiegel Tool Works, Wood Dale, IL, has announced a rebranding
effort around its name and image, introducing a better way to
communicate its current service offerings. It now operates under the DBA
tradename Wiegel, but retains the legal name Wiegel Tool Works. |
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WATCH: Laser Blanking Technology |
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Die-free production of Class A quality and structural parts is possible—even for high-volume serial production. That’s the message from Schuler North America, Canton, MI. The subsidiary of Schuler Group GmbH, along with MetalForming magazine,
offers a complimentary online seminar, Die-Free Blanking Class A
Quality & Structural Parts: 5 Smart Solutions with Laser Blanking
Technology.
The recently recorded seminar introduces the basics of laser blanking—what it is, why it matters and how it achieves desired results. Learn how laser blanking technology reduces capital-equipment investment, optimizes for cost-effective production, increases material savings with better nesting capabilities, and increases overall equipment effectiveness. |
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Call for Hot Stamping Conference Presentations |
Coming November 29-30, 2022, in Novi, MI, is the 4th annual Hot Stamping Experience and Tech Tour, from MetalForming
magazine and the Precision Metalforming Association. Highlighted by a
tour of the GNS North America hot stamping facility in Canton Township,
MI, the conference will feature several technical presentations from
leading experts in the field.
Want to join the lineup of speakers? The Call for Presentations for the 2022 Hot Stamping Experience and Tech Tour is open. We’re looking for technical presentations on new materials; new technology related to presses, ovens, controls, and automation equipment; best practices for hot stamping, as well as for 3D laser cutting and welding of hot-stamped materials; and more.
You are invited to submit a presentation proposal to MetalForming editorial director Brad Kuvin; deadline is July 29. |
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Condition Monitoring Helps Metal Formers Drive Productivity |
Metal
formers and fabricators face consistent challenges to meeting
production schedules and quality requirements, among them increased
customer demands, supply-chain difficulties, competitive intelligence,
increased costs and staff shortages.
As a result, many metal forming companies have begun to rely on
continuous conditioning-monitoring technology to optimize equipment
throughput and consistency. This technology helps shops reduce
maintenance costs by making accurate record-taking more straightforward
and available in real time. |
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Upcoming Issues |
August
- Pressroom Automation
- Lubrication
- Preview: EuroBlech
- CNC Punching and Tooling
- Material Handling
- Technology and Enewsletter Focus: Robotics/Automation
September
- Mechanical Presses
- Press Controls/Sensing
- Preview: Industry 4.0 for Manufacturers Conference
- Preview: PMA Automotive Parts Suppliers Conference
- Waterjet Cutting
- Fabrication Software
- Technology and Enewsletter Focus: Industry 4.0/IoT
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MetalForming magazine is the official publication of Precision Metalforming Association. |
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