Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Sheet Metal Fabrication",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Pierce-nut fastener offers consistent earthing from
Profil UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "A self-piercing nut offers high strength location and consistent electrical earthing of components in sheet metal assemblies, in panels up to 2mm thick".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Feeder speeds automated pierce fastening from
Profil UK: "Mechanical fastening specialist has introduced a drum feeder unit that enables users to maximise the cost-effectiveness of its pierce nut and stud technology".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Northern Precision
concerning its Sheet metal fasteners catalogue
- take a look at Catalogue shows way to 5000 fasteners
which says: "Product catalogue shows the way to access over 5,000 in-house stock lines of sheet metal fasteners and special-purpose turned and cold formed parts".
Take a look also at the news release from Profil UK, Stud ensures accurate assembly positioning,
as well as Automated CNC laser profiling releases skills from Trumpf,
and Pressbrake offline programming simplified from LVD (UK).
See also:
Advanced pierce fastening systems exhibited
(April 2007)
Advanced pierce fastening systems for sheet metal applications accurately install high strength, male or female threads in components up to 4.0mm thick
Advanced pierce nut system to be launched
(March 2007)
An advanced pierce nut system offers a fast and reliable method of mounting M6 steel threads in sheet metal components up to 1.9mm thick
Clinch fastener mounts steel threads in thin sheet
(February 2007)
Providing a fast and reliable method of mounting M6 steel threads in sheet metal components up to 1.9mm thick, A new general-purpose clinch fastener is a highly cost-effective
Spectral metal thin film coatings deal with heat
(January 2007)
Deposition Sciences (DSI), manufacturer of highly durable thin film optical coatings, announces an innovation in optics with the HeatBuster Spectral Metal product line
CAD/CAM books educate for sheet metal working
(January 2007)
'SolidWorks for the Sheet Metal Guy' is a series of self paced training books are written in terms that sheet metal fabricators know and understand
CAM system offers efficient nesting
(January 2007)
After 'benchmarking' five CAM systems, a Brazilian aircraft manufacturer selected one on the basis of better generation of part profile nesting for CNC profiling and routing
Structural adhesive is longer curing
(January 2007)
A longer curing structural acrylic adhesive is a two-part rapid bonding adhesive designed to bond most plastics, composites, metals and wood in any combination
CAM system cuts profiles nesting time
(November 2006)
Short run sheet metal fabrication and prototyping services provider has reduced the time to perform profiles nesting in CNC cutting using a CAM system that also gave a quick return on investment
CNC press brake avoids unnecessary extras
(November 2006)
Not every sheet metal fabrication shop wants a CNC press brake with all the extras, such as 3D graphics, said a subcontractor, which has invested in a straightforward CNC model
Custom switchgear firm expands capacity
(October 2006)
To give it the capacity and flexibility to meet demand, specialists in electrical power distribution and control, has acquired a new LVD Parma 1212 CNC punch press
Steel nuts withstand over 1000h salt spray test
(October 2006)
A finishing process applied to a standard range of steel nuts, has resulted in the fasteners being able to withstand more than 1000h salt spray automotive testing without red rust appearing
Pierce fastening secures sheet metal assemblies
(October 2006)
Advanced pierce fastening systems for sheet metal applications include the ability to accurately install high strength, male or female threads in components up to 4.0mm thick
On-line forum discusses sheet metal working
(September 2006)
Sheet Metal Guy is now hosting the forum to enable manufacturing engineers to share their thoughts on sheet metal fabrication topics such as CAD, CAM, and manufacturing
Pierce fastening use expanded to new assemblies
(August 2006)
Leading vehicle manufacturer is building on the success of pierce fastening methods in its by specifying a further 145 clinch nuts and studs in the assembly of its latest vehicle models
High strength, male or female threads installed
(August 2006)
Advanced assembly systems for sheet metal applications - using pierce nuts and studs - accurately install high strength, male or female threads in components up to 4.0mm thick
Sheet metal working software saves costs
(June 2006)
Sheet metal working software uses historic cost and profit margin information to help to compile accurate quotations, checks stock levels against orders and monitors the production process
Sales service doubles fabricator's turnover
(June 2006)
A sheet metal fabrication company, facing a need to cut costs, transferred sales and accounts functions to one executive, but found it needed sales support, which it outsourced
Machine tool deals and enquiries raised
(May 2006)
A 60 per cent increase in enquiry numbers compared with the previous MACH was experienced by XYZ Machine Tools
Abrasive belt delivers improved surface quality
(May 2006)
Turbine blade manufacturers will benefit from a novel approach to finishing belt design, which offers improved life, better surface finish and a consistent cut throughout belt life
Automotive components to entire vehicles
(May 2006)
A leading UK engineering company has gone from supplying automotive components to building entire vehicles
Finishing and deburring machine removes anomaly
(May 2006)
A substantial investment in a state-of-the-art Grindingmaster surface finishing/deburring system at SPS Aerostructures has met with the approval of its major aerospace clients
Sheet metal software has improved nesting facility
(March 2006)
Sheet metal fabrication software includes new nesting algorithms - to produce a highly regular nesting pattern - and a new manufacturing orders module
News on the LAMIERA sheet metal fabrication show from UCIMU
(March 2006)
Said to be the first exhibition among the sector shows to host a complete production line in 1990, Italy's LAMIERA sheet metal exhibition will show a barbecue equipment fabrication system
Pierce-studs,nuts show strength, cost-saving
(February 2006)
A Land-Rover 'Discovery' body shell, installed with more than 300 pierce studs and nuts, will highlight cost-saving and productivity benefits of high strength, male or female threads technology
Pierce fasteners install high-strength threads
(February 2006)
Advanced assembly systems for sheet metal use will focus on the pierce fastener's technique's ability to accurately install high strength, male or female threads in components up to 4.0mm thick
Heavy duty studs provide accurate location
(February 2006)
Plain heavy duty studs utilise pierce fastening technology to provide high strength, water-tight fixings in both plain and coated structural panels, with an absolute positional accuracy of +0.2mm
Certification program checks CAMWorks resellers
(February 2006)
For CAMWorks value-added resellers TekSoft has established a certification program that measures the competencies of professionals and identifies those that can provide quality training and support
Profil wins EUR 500,000 fastener system order
(January 2006)
Pierce fastening technology specialist has won a EUR 500,000 contract to supply Swindon Pressings with fasteners and automated installation equipment for use on the next BMW Mini
Sheet metal components measured accurately
(January 2006)
Planar sheet-metal/flat-sheet measurement systems can measure a component's height and shape millions of times at an accuracy of up to +/-0.025mm
News on the Sheet metal fabrication service from Brent Precision
(December 2005)
Sheet metal and fabrication subcontractor, is offering a special service to their current customers in the form of a 24 hour turnaround for existing product/design manufacturing
Pierce fastener producer appoints sales engineer
(December 2005)
Profil UK has strengthened its sales and service team with the appointment of Duncan Edwards as the company's new technical sales and support engineer for Wales and the West of England
Brochure details magnetic products
(November 2005)
Capabilities of the first US magnetic equipment and component manufacturer to achieve ISO 9001:2000 status include conveying, separating, holding or filtering ferrous metals
UK fastener specialist expands in Ireland
(November 2005)
Leading pierce fastening technology specialist, Profil UK, has expanded its operations to include sales of the company's high speed assembly systems throughout Ireland
High-strength threads placed in sheet
(October 2005)
Advanced assembly systems for sheet metal applications accurately install high strength, male or female threads in components up to 4.0mm thick