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Fabricators Gain an Edge with Plasma-Arc Cutting
by Brad Kuvin
For fast and accurate plate beveling/weld prep and hole cutting, high-definition automated plasma-arc cutting kicks other fabricating processes, like shearing and punching, to the curb. Here we present two case studies where new automated cutting machines yielded exceptionally short ROIs.
Articles
A Die Shop in Transition
by Brad KuvinUse of CNC machining fast-tracked the latest project at Cleveland's Imperial Die & Manufacturing--a pair of 144-in. progressive dies that feature in-die tapping and clinching capabilities.
New Deep-Draw Press Extinguishes Productivity Limiters
...from an aging, outdated press, by featuring the ability to program precise cycle parameters including main ram, knockout cylinder and draw-cushion force and position; create and store proven recipes; and increase energy efficiency and machine safety.Servo Presses--Why Pay More?
by Todd WenzelWhat makes a servo-driven stamping press different than a standard mechanical press, and why would a metalformer pay more to get one? Here we present the four fundamental advantages provided by servo technology, and how they pay off in the pressroom.
Smooth-Operating Servos Usher in a Stamping Renaissance Period
by Brad KuvinSixcount 'em, sixservo-driven presses in the Acro Metal Stamping pressroom have the metalformer optimistic about its future. Tighter tolerances, deeper draws, variable speeds and in-process secondary operations are attracting new customers at an accelerating pace.
Tooling Technology
Coatings of Many Colors
by Lou Kren...provide solutions when tooling up to stamp aluminum and high-strength steels that are claiming increasing shares of automotive ingredients.
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Secrets About Business Succession, Business Valuation and Estate Planning
Blackman on Taxes by Irv Blackman
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