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One-Stop Die Shop Focused on Self-Improvement
by Brad Kuvin
While much of the crew at die and mold shop Trueline, Inc. focuses on meeting customer requirements for quality and delivery, the firm--also a contract stamper and injection molder--has assigned one key employee to continuously seek process-improvement opportunities, and results are impressive.
Articles
Operators Revel in Hydraulic-Press Controls Refresh
by Brad KuvinNoting that deep drawing in a hydraulic press is not a "set it and forget it" process, the crew at Toledo Metal Spinning celebrate the benefits of newly updated press controls--faster setups, improved reliability and safety, and the ability to make process adjustments on the fly.
The Quest for Q5: Optimizing Waterjet-Cut Quality
by Nancy LausengFollow the 10 tips offered here, from a collection of industry experts, to reach the pinnacle of edge quality when performing abrasive waterjet cutting.
4-kW Laser Perks-Up Perforator's Productivity
Since McKey Perforating substituted a new high-power CO2 laser-cutting machine for its aging existing machine, the benefits have piled up. Improved productivity, edge quality and cycle times all are contributing to a streamlined return on investment.Self-Directed Work Teams Improve On-time Delivery and Quality
Building on its nearly 20-yr. lean-manufacturing journey, a New England metalformer creates self-directed work teams to meet its ambitious objectives: 100-percent on-time delivery and 100-percent quality.The Value of Comfort
by Andy MonkMetalformers can boost value-added productivity by taking the time to select the right welding gun for the job. Doing so will help optimize welder comfort and maneuverability, and increase arc-on time.
Tooling Technology
White-Light Scanning Captures, Catalogs New Die and Part Surfaces
by Brad KuvinAfter several iterations of die tryout and tweaking, you finally massage its dimensions to achieve in-spec stamped parts. And, to improve part fitup in assembly, you make subtle design changes. Want to capture all of these engineering changes? You can--with white-light scanning, dubbed "game-changing technology."
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