Challenges in AM for Cold and Hot Stamping Tooling

April 26, 2023

April 26, 2023

Technology Focus: Industry 4.0/IoT/Additive Manufacturing

MetalForming brings you the April installment of our monthly Technology Focus newsletter, this month highlighting Industry 4.0/IoT/Additive Manufacturing.

Challenges in AM for Cold and Hot Stamping Tooling

We may never see lights-out additive manufacturing for cost-effective production of large-scale full tools, but the technology can bring big gains in selective build and repair applications.

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Secrets of Successful ERP Partnerships

We asked 1,350 global technology leaders what they valued most in an ERP solution. In this report, you'll have an in-depth look at what businesses really need from their cloud technology to get the edge in today's changing marketplace.

Smart Programming Software Delivers Big Robotic Welding Gains

European industrial chassis and vehicle manufacturer Van Hool employs robotic welding to assemble chassis for buses and other large vehicles. Artificial-intelligence-based software learns as it goes to increasingly improve offline robot programming, netting significant increases in arc-welding throughput.

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Introducing a New CX Series

CX Series is optimized for small part production with a press capacity range of 80-300 tons. These presses are ideal for punching and cutting applications with a higher degree of automation along with SIMPAC Press Monitoring System (SPMS) enables predictive maintenance.

Discover a New CX Series today or reach out to your local representative at support@simpac-america.com

Stay Tuned: Industry 4.0 Experience for Metal Formers & Fabricators Coming in October

Mark your calendar for October 4-5, 2023, as the Precision Metalforming Association and MetalForming magazine will present Industry 4.0 Experience for Metal Formers & Fabricators in Nashville, TN. Small to midsized manufacturers (SMMs) investing in Industry 4.0 initiatives by adopting Internet of Things technology, investing in automation and seeking opportunities to add additive manufacturing to their resume find that they can make strides across several key-performance indicators that drive growth. Want to learn best practices for evaluating and implementing some of these same strategies? Then plan now to attend the Industry 4.0 Experience for Metal Formers and Fabricators.

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Dive into High-Quality Part Formation with Sheet Hydroforming

Sheet hydroforming is an essential process for low-volume, high-mix part production. But what exactly goes into achieving crisp geometries with a hydroforming press? This whitepaper dives into sheet hydroforming processes and offers guidance into successful part formation.

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WATCH: BMW Opens World’s First Virtual Car Factory

In this brief video, Dr. Milan Nedeljkovic from the BMW AG Production Board of Management presents the firm’s new virtual manufacturing plant, built using the Nvidia Omniverse computing platform, that its engineering teams will use to develop new factories more quickly, and produce more efficiently.

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Metal Former Boosts Press Automation, Die Protection

Learn how a metal former has upgraded its press controls and monitoring capabilities for even greater press automation and protection processes.

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The Press Shop of the Future Starts Today

Schuler North America recently hosted a Digitalization & Modernization Workshop, attended by MetalForming magazine editorial director Brad Kuvin, at its recently opened Michigan Ave. service facility in Canton, MI. Attendees included senior leaders, directors and engineers from major OEM and Tier One suppliers. On the agenda: an exhaustive review of Schuler’s Digital Suite of products aimed at digitalizing the press shop.

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Premier Reroll Mill of Precision Metal Coil and Strip

Eagle Metals, a premier reroll mill of precision metal coil and strip, continues to see growth in stainless steel applications, and has added a 5th rolling mill to support that side of their business. Historically a predominantly copper-based supplier, Eagle has further increased its capacity to serve our customers. Eagle Metals, Roll with us.

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Now a Proud Member of the Wieland Group

Heyco Metals—your light and medium gauge source for stainless steel and copper coil and strip—is now part of the Wieland Group. Our re-rolling mill continues its long history of exceptional quality and service, now with the resources of a global leader in the industry.

From the April Issue of MetalForming

Why Automated Deburring Works in Fabrication

Need quicker throughput with fewer rejects—and safer employees doing more rewarding work? Then automated deburring might be right for you.

Increasing Press Speed and (In)Efficiency
Press shops face constant pressure from customers to reduce manufacturing costs. A common method: Increase strokes/min. on the stamping press. But, before turning up the speed dial, understand the effect it can have on the overall stamping process.