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TAILOR MADE
Running TDM Systems software in a parallel structure to its own has improved the ability of aerospace manufacturer GE Aviation to manage more than 85 CNC machines with more than 3,000 tool assemblies and some 20,000 individual tool items.
FEEL THE HEAT
An innovative tube bending cell from Unison links to the tube mill and outputs to the annealer to slash end-to-end cycle time and revolutionize the production of heat exchanger elements at RathGibson by using software-controlled roll-forming to bend precision U-shaped parts.
MEASURING TUBE PARTS MADE BY THERMAL FORMING
In order to get precise measurement values for a comparison of nominal to actual data, the measuring system has to respect the elasticity of the plastic pipes. TI Automotive is now able to conduct a highly precise contour check of the plastic pipes with the help of an optical measuring system from Aicon.
HYDROFORMING COMPLEX TUBE GEOMETRY
New die technology from Schuler reduces hydroforming costs, allows designers more design freedom for complex geometries of tubes and hollow forms, and creates new opportunities for lower part volumes and a wider range of applications.
LOW RESIDUAL STRESS U-BEND TUBING FOR SCC ENVIRONMENTS
This unique direct-to-bend manufacturing approach from RathGibson controls the residual stress controlled to 5000 psi or less in U-Bend tubing used in the chemical and power generation industries.
WHAT'S NEW: COMPLEX BENDING OF TUBE AND PIPE
This showcase of new tube and pipe bending equipment displays the latest designs from Knuth and CML USA Ercolina that could make your operations more competitive.
PLASMA CUTTING ON THE PROFESSIONAL RACING CIRCUIT
Ken Schrader Racing isn?t the only team to discover the benefits of plasma cutting from manufacturers such as Hypertherm. More teams are using plasma in their garage because time saved there equals more time racing around a track, wherever that track may be.
REBUILDING HAITI
A report on how ILMO Products Company, Lincoln Electric, Trumpf and some other fabricators are playing a role in the reconstruction efforts of a devastated country.
TOOLING FOR ZERO STOCK MACHINING
Machining to net shape relies on proper end mill selection. Stephen Jean of Emuge explains why.
SHOWTIME: EASTEC 2010
Here is a snapshot of some of the machines, equipment and systems being exhibited at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds on May 25-27 in West Springfield, MA. Don?t miss it.
ON YOUR MARK . . . IN SEVERAL MARKETS
West-Mark installed a Han-Kwang plate laser with integrated material tower automation to be more responsive to the one-off and short run job requirements that are needed to service multiple industries.
STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Need to reduce your costs in these tough times? Opportunities for sustainability improvements can be found in virtually every piece of equipment and among all applications and processes ? and the rewards can be substantial. Check out this nugget of ideas from William C. McGlocklin of SKF USA.
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