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MetalForming
January 2015 | Volume 49 — Number 1 Cover Story
24 The Ongoing Evolution in Transfer-Die Tooling
Here’s a brief history lesson tracing the move from mechanical to pneumatic to electric actuators to manipulate parts within transfer tooling, and the added flexibility the technology affords to creative metalformers.
Features
42 Connecting
Capabilities with
Strategic Growth
For an investment in equipment, technology or skill to be worthwhile, it must provide significant value to existing or new customers; meet an existing or potential market need; and hold significant margin potential.
Commentaries
Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Drawing a U.S. Manufacturing- Competitiveness Roadmap Brad F. Kuvin
Human Capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Features
26 FlexibilityHelpsAvoidNo-Quotes
Traditionally a progressive-die automotive stamper, Pax Machine Works finds that transfer capabilities improve its ability to take on larger and more complex jobs, and to form higher-strength materials. No-quotes? They’re fewer and farther between than ever.
Holiday Bonuses: A Poll of What Employees Want, and What Employers Give
Debbie McGrath
Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2014 Benchmarking Survey Indicates Strong Industry Performance
Bob Dobrowsky
The Science of Forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Simple Graphics Can Send the Wrong Message
Stuart Keeler
28 Speedy Feed Setups Maximize Profitability
That’s one reason why Cleveland, OH-area metalformer Automation Tool & Die (ATD) opted for complete automation when it invested in a new coil line. Replete with all the bells and whistles, the line is a perfect mate for ATD’s new 330-ton servo press.
32 Precision Programming Enriches the 3D Laser-Cutting Process
No company feels the pain of shrinking lead times more than prototype shops. Case in point: Accu-Rite Industries, where the adoption of high-speed 3D laser-cutting technology paired with CAD/CAM programming software represent clear success triggers.
36 New Horizons for 45-Yr.-Old Metal Stamper
With lot sizes continuing to shrink and customers looking for a full spectrum of metalforming and fabricating services, the decision became clear: invest in a 5-kW automated laser-cutting machine.
Tooling by Design
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Metal Stamping Inconsistencies
Peter Ulintz
Blackman on Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do You Smoke? How to Get Life Insurance at Nonsmoker Rates
Irving L. Blackman
Departments
News Fronts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tech Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software for Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spotlight on PMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Competitive Edge:
Creating Die Surfaces
There’s a new software package in the house at die designer and developer extraordinaire Fontana Pietro, reinforcing the firm’s mission to support the development of several of the world’s “supercar” brands.
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