MetalForming Xtra Feature
November 19, 2014
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Manufacturers Report Card: 58 Percent Grew in 2013, 63 Percent Will in 2014 The IMB also uncovers some troublesome trends, however, primarily centered on the relatively empty talent pipeline. Here’s a link to the IMB’s executive summary, which also includes a link to the full IMB report—provided you don’t mind completing a brief registration page. |
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100 manufacturers reveal their quality maturity. Where are you on the journey?![]() Today, market-leading manufacturers know that quality can be an essential profit center. But how do you get there if you don’t know your position on the quality maturity journey? LNS Research’s infographic, based on the experiences of 1000 manufacturers, shows you how to accelerate quality maturity, and what being a market-leader can mean for your bottom line. View the infographic. |
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> Today's News > Contract Metal Fabricator Adds Fiber-Laser Cutting System > Fineblanker Recognizes Material Supplier with Performance Award > Novi Welcomes Expansive Metal-Based Additive-Manufacturing Facility > Hydroformer Earns General Motors Recognition |
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> Canada’s Manufacturing Workers are Paid to Learn “Companies in the consortium will spend $15,000 to $20,000 per trained youth to get them up to speed,” the article notes…”wages start at between $12 and $15 an hour.” Read more here about the program’s participating companies. | ![]() |
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![]() In This Issue: > Press Applications: Eddy Current vs. Variable Frequency Drives When metalformers consider the horsepower required, the installation costs and life-cycle expectancy, eddy-current drives will outperform VFDs in metal-stamping/forming press applications. > Sharp Tools Prepared for Punching Duty Punch-press tool sharpening can be complex and time consuming, particularly when fabricators carry in inventory hundreds of tools needed for different jobs. Having tools in pristine punching condition, ready for the press, ensures quality parts and fast production. |
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See also: Stamtec, Inc., Plex Systems Inc.