Slashed Lube Use, Improved Die Life
September 23, 2020 Stay informed with MetalForming's newsletter
Technology Focus: Lubrication |
MetalForming brings you the September installment of our monthly Technology Focus newsletters as we highlight Lubrication.
Next Month: Quick Die Change |
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Report Maps Future Trends in Tribology and Lubricants |
The
Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE), a technical
society serving the needs of the tribology and lubrication engineering
business sector, has released its 2020 Report on Emerging Issues and
Trends in Tribology and Lubrication Engineering. The 70-page report
summarizes key findings on trends in transportation, energy,
manufacturing and medical/health, while also touching on issues
including the workforce, research funding, material costs and
availability, safety, the environment and basic human needs, and
government regulations. |
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Recorded Webinar: How to Remain Safe Working with Metalworking Fluids During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
To address the concern about how to be productive working with metalworking fluids in production facilities and laboratories—yet remain safe from exposure to COVID-19--the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) presented a webinar on July 29. Topics included industrial hygiene and how to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in dealing with metalworking fluids; and the role of disinfectants in deactivating COVID-19. |
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Roll-Kraft Adds Procurement Manager to its Growing Team |
Roll-Kraft,
Mentor, OH, a manufacturer of custom tooling for the roll forming and
tube and pipe industries, appointed Matt LaVelle procurement manager.
LaVelle comes to Roll-Kraft from Materion Corporation where he was
responsible for purchasing materials for three manufacturing facilities. |
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Upcoming Issues |
October
- Quick Die Change
- New Products for Forming and Fabricating
- Automated Storage, Loading and Unloading
- Press Brakes/Folding
- Arc Welding
- Software for Manufacturing
- Industry 4.0
November
- Die Protection/Press Controls
- Mechanical Presses
- Waterjet Cutting
- Laser Cutting
- Resistance Welding
- Safety Update
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