MetalForming Xtra Feature
September 11, 2014
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Survey Looks at Global Manufacturing Cost Competitiveness
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Visit EuroBLECH 2014: 1,550 exhibitors from 40 countries, live machine demonstrations![]() The international sheet metal working industry will meet again in Hanover, Germany from October, 21-25, 2014. Visit EuroBLECH, the World’s No. 1 Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition! Experience live machine demonstrations and meet 1,550 exhibitors from 40 countries to network and build international relations. |
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How Suppliers Can Ensure Proactive Quality![]() Quality Management is critical to suppliers looking to increase business during times of capacity challenges and a record number of recalls. Read the LNS Research Report that demonstrates key approaches to closed-loop quality management to ensure automotive suppliers can meet their demands and stay competitive. Read the Report. |
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Need To Reduce Stock Lubrication Oil?![]() The Nordson EFD MicroCoat® non-contact lubrication system delivers up to 80% oil savings. Its Low-Volume, Low-Pressure (LVLP) technology helps metal stampers consistently apply a fine, evenly distributed mist - the precise amount of oil needed for each job. Watch this in action. |
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> Today's News > Industrial Innovations Hosts U.S. Congressman > Metalforming Industry Movers & Shakers > EJ Ajax to Add a Pair of Servo Presses > Johnson Controls Supports Tailored-Tube R&D Project |
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> Seven Instances when Additive Manufacturing Can Disrupt Existing Processes “Manufacturing companies are tracking and using data like never before. Over the next decade, manufacturing will become completely digital. Factories will be run from tablet computers, and every machine tool in every factory will be connected to the Internet.” At the head of the digital-manufacturing evolution is additive manufacturing (AM), and the article goes on to discuss the “next frontier” for additive manufacturing, citing seven manufacturing circumstances that will justify the use of AM. Among them:
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Re-refined hydraulic oil protects equipment and environment EcoPower re-refined hydraulic oil and industrial lubricants protect pumps and other equipment, at a price comparable to products made from virgin crude. They’re also better for the environment – reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 80%. Plus, they contribute to corporate sustainability goals The largest automakers rely on our industrial lubricants, as well. www.ecopoweroil.com/industrial |
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Machining Without Coolant![]() Replace messy mist systems and improve dry machining with clean, cold air! EXAIR’s Cold Gun Aircoolant System improves tolerances, tool life and production rates by cooling with 20°F air. The Cold Gun is ideal for tool sharpening, drill and cutter grinding, milling, band sawing, more. |
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High-Speed In-Die Installation System![]() Watch it here! –The AUTORIV A-100 was developed to offer OEMs and suppliers a method of high volume fastener installation In-Die. This eliminates secondary operations such as welding of fasteners and offline small parts assembly. |
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![]() In This Issue: > Gaining Favor: Coil-Fed Transfer Dies Progressive-to-transfer stamping is helping automakers and other OEM manufacturers optimize material utilization. The dies prove particularly successful when stamping expensive aluminum alloys and high-strength steels. > Rapid Die Changes Make Stamper Nimble, Flexible Along with a new 165-ton gap-frame press came a new approach to achieving quicker die changes, featuring magnetic clamps on the upper tools and mechanical clamps for the lowers. Results have been impressive. |
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See also: Plex Systems, Inc., Nordson EFD, LLC, Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., Exair Corp, AUTORIV