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MetalForming
February 2019 | Volume 53 — Number 2
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Fabrication
News & Technology
FABTECH 2018 Delivers
...the latest and greatest in metalforming and fabricating. Here’s a sample.
The Real Cost
of Shop Air Quality
Don’t stop at the capital cost when assessing fume-extraction and full air-cleaning systems. Review the total cost of ownership as well.
Nesting-Software
Add-Ons Gain Fabricator
‘Power User’ Status
From basic nesting to Industry 4.0 efforts, SteinerZ sets the bar high.
Commentary: Welding Well
Seven Basic Tips
for Implementing
a Robotic-Welding Cell Justin Craft
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Cover Story
Features
14 In-Die Fastening Part One—
The Whys and Hows
In the first of two articles, we explore why metalformers may benefit from performing fastening operations within the press, and how the technology successfully can be implemented. Part Two will cover troubleshooting.
18 Telos Global: Home to World’s
Largest Hot-Stamping Line
A 1500-metric-ton hydraulic hot-stamping press provides the speed and programmability necessary for this triple-purpose project.
38 Ways to Decrease Cycle Time
on Hydraulic Presses
This Q&A with an industry expert details how setpoint adjustment, equipment upgrades and improved line communication can speed press operation.
20 Quick-Die-Change System Enables Tier One to Stay Ahead of Parts Demand
For Stanley Engineered Fastening’s Indiana plant, small parts for automotive is big business, requiring fast, efficient production, and making quick die change an important part of its success.
Commentaries
4 Editorial
Feed the Beasts
That Are Servo Presses Brad Kuvin
12 Tooling by Design
Die Maintenance, at What Cost? Peter Ulintz
40 The Science of Forming
The Importance of Tensile-Test Standards and Gauge Length Daniel J. Schaeffler, Ph.D.
Departments
News Fronts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Tech Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Safety Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Spotlight on PMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Ad Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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