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MetalForming
March 2014 | Volume 48 — Number 3 Cover Story
28 Troubleshooting Mig Welding of Aluminum
Follow the guidelines offered here to prevent weld cracking, porosity and discoloration, and avoid wire-feeding problems when welding aluminum.
44 The Hidden Costs of Accidents
The hidden, or uninsured, costs of an accident can be four to 10 times greater than the dollar amount covered by insurance. Reducing accidents through an effective loss- control program is like having an additional salesperson on your team.
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Features
New Controls Put Press Order on Hold
Investing in new press-automation controls and an added dose of in-die sensing has increased productivity and quality at Tenere, Inc., without adding more stamping lines. Output has increased by 60 to 100 percent on most jobs.
Commentaries
Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipped to Win a Gold Medal in Manufacturing
Brad F. Kuvin
Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Survey Says: The Metalforming Industry is Strong
Bob Dobrowsky
The Science of Forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Track and Eliminate Rogue Forces
Stuart Keeler
Tooling by Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forming and Flanging AHSS Material
Peter Ulintz
Departments
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Waterjet-Cutting Technology
Developments Flowing
Versatility, accuracy and minimal impact on workpiece-material properties—these and other attributes of waterjet-cutting machines have the tools at the top of the “must-have” list of many metalformers. Here’s a sampling of the latest/greatest new technology recently introduced by waterjet manufacturers, some seen for the first time at FABTECH 2013 last fall in Chicago.
News Fronts . . . . . . . Tech Update . . . . . . . Materials & Coatings Welding Technology Classifieds . . . . . . . .
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Ready; Set; Lean
A sheetmetal-fabricating industry veteran shares some thoughts on eliminating waste, continuous improvement and shortening the time between order and cash.
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