‘Deep Drawing’

A Manufacturingtalk guide

Start with the news release Hypermill compatible with Autodesk Inventor from Open Mind Technologies UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Open Mind Technologies has announced that Autodesk has certified the compatibility of Hypermill with Autodesk Inventor 2009, providing full integration with the newest version of its CAD suite.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release MX ball bushings feature lubricant reservoirs from Misumi: "Misumi is expanding its range of linear motion technology to include linear motion ball bearings with lubricant reservoirs.".
 
In October 2008, we covered the news from WNT (UK) - take a look at HCN 5235 allows fast machining of Inconel 718 which says: "Dynamic Die and Steel machines medium to large components in materials such as pre-forged, heat-treated Inconel 718 and other difficult-to-machine materials. ".
 
Take a look also at the news release from WNT (UK), Tool vending system improves productivity, as well as Qualiturn enhances production procedures from Qualiturn Products, and Blast operator helmet has improved features from Hodge Clemco.
 

Latest stories...
Hybrid plasma-MIG speeds up welding (October 2008)

By combining the plasma-arc and MIG welding processes, Plasma Laser Technologies claims to have achieved higher welding speeds under variable gap conditions.

Metro Plating chooses Vynagrip matting (September 2008)

Long lines of Vynagrip matting have been installed beside the acid baths of Metro Plating, a rapid anodising company.

Zwick to display sheet metal products at Euroblech (September 2008)

Zwick Roell will showcase a range of products for the sheet metal industry at Euroblech.

Taegutec drives down costs at Albion Automotive (September 2008)

Albion Automotive manufactures driveline systems such as axles, crankshafts and transmission components.

Engis offers bonded grinding wheels (September 2008)

Engis (UK) has a wide range of abrasive wheels including vitrified bond, metal bond, resin bond and electroplated wheels.

Barden irons out problems with obsolete bearings (September 2008)

Robin Kyte, sales manager at Plymouth-based bearings manufacturer The Barden Corporation (UK), explains why bearing obsolescence is so important when it comes to safety-critical applications.

CNC sliding head turn-mill centres aid Adaero (September 2008)

Citizen Machinery has revealed how its CNC sliding head turn-mill centres have helped Adaero Precision Components secure lucrative components contracts.

Yokogawa unveils vR9.01 of Fast/Tools SCADA system (September 2008)

Yokogawa has announced the release of version R9.01 of the Fast/Tools SCADA system designed to meet the latest engineering, visualisation and ergonomic needs.

Back to topBack to top

Further reading
  • Vanishing oils work with deep drawing

    'Vanishing oils' have the performance of traditional viscous forming fluids - even for deep drawing - and may avoid having to degrease components before further operations.
  • Pulsation widens deep drawing scope

    At EuroBLECH, Walter Neff demonstrated a double-action hydraulic press with a pulsating blankholder that performed a deep drawing pass in one instead of two stages.
Newsletter sign up

Request your free weekly copy of the Manufacturingtalk email newsletter ...

A Pro-talk Publication

A Pro-talk publication