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| Why Would You Recommend a Career in Manufacturing to Women? |
Dovetailing on MetalForming’s
2021 Women of Excellence in Metal Forming and Fabricating presentation,
Brad Kuvin, editorial director, underscores the importance of their
contributions, and the value in recognition.
“The goal of this program not only is to recognize excellence in our industry,” he writes, “but also to help support those women that may be interested in a similar career. We hope that these awards help inspire those who follow.” |
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| Sponsored |
| A Lubricating System for Blanks |
| LSP
Industries manufactures the new B Coater, a lubricating system for
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lubricating. The Stainless Steel B Coaters are available in six sizes to
handle blanks from 6 inches or less up to 48 inches and are designed to
operate reliably in the rigorous metal stamping environment. B Coaters
are power driven with a variable speed motor to feed each blank through
the rolls while the lubricant is being applied to the blank. |
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| FABTECH 2021 Shines in Chi-Town |
| MetalForming
recaps the exciting technology displayed on the show floor, designed to
boost productivity and quality for metal formers and fabricators. |
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| Metal Stamping and Lubrication Technology Conference Coming Soon! |
| PMA and MetalForming magazine’s popular stamping conference is back and better than ever! In 2021, lubrication technology was added to the event, which took it to the next level. Now named the Metal Stamping and Lubrication Technology Conference, it is heading to Cincinnati, OH, for the first time on January 18-19, 2022. |
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that prove out the performance capabilities |
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| Forming Our Future In-Person Registration Sold Out; Virtual Options Available! |
| In-person
registration for Forming Our Future, February 13-16, in Key Largo, FL,
has officially sold out. But, you can still attend virtually! Individual
and group registration options are available, which provide access to
the conference app to view the presentations live or on-demand;
participate in the presentations by asking questions; and connect with
all in-person and virtual attendees, speakers and sponsors. If
interested in being added to the in-person wait list, submit this form. Note that the wait list does not guarantee in-person registration. |
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| Tower MWF is Your Lubricant Solutions Provider |
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| From the December Issue of MetalForming |
| Don’t Blindly Use the 20-Percent Maximum Thinning “Rule” |
Some
metal forming companies choose to use a rule of thumb that calls for
a maximum 20-percent thickness reduction on a formed part compared with
the initial flat-blank thickness. In some cases, this substitution
proves acceptable, but in many cases using the 20-percent threshold only
confuses the proper course of action.
Welding Tool Steel: Challenges and Solutions
Welding can restore expensive tooling to production capability, but only
through the use of an appropriate plan of action and proper selection
of weld processes, filler materials and heat treatments. |
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| Upcoming Issues |
January/February 2022
- Industry Outlook
- Servo Technology
- Laser Cutting
- Resistance Welding
- Technology and Enewsletter Focus: Software
February—Special All-Automotive Issue
- Automotive/EV Stamping and Fabricating, including stamping of AHSS
- Preview: Great Designs in Steel
- Technology and Enewsletter Focus: Presses
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