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Serapid press tool clamps safety improved
Proximity sensors are now available to improve the safety in using three types of quick press tool change wedge clamp in a Serapid quick press tool change system.
News from Serapid ( 7 April 2008)
Portable strain measurement optimises press tools
User application article A portable strain measurement system has helped optimise press shop tooling, which has facilitated the introduction of new steel on a current production vehicle. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive (28 March 2008)
CAD speeds deep draw press tool design
Options specific to deep-draw press tool design, such as automated part shape orientation, have been added to CAD to provide dedicated functionality and shorten the design time. Brochure available
News from Delcam (10 January 2008)
Catalogue describes press shop tooling aids
Catalogue describes many press shop aids including ie lifters and clamps, to die handling and transport equipment, like die carts and push/pull systems.
News from Serapid (16 November 2007)
Forming software designs for progressive dies
A powerful nesting software nests sheet metal blanks on progressive die strips and automatically calculates the best progressive nesting layout to optimise use of coil width and pitch.
News from Forming Technologies ( 8 November 2007)
Modelling reduces press tool design time
User application article A Swiss sheet metal stamping company is using modelling software cut its development time in half for its tool design and parts production in stamping and die-casting.
News from CoCreate Software (27 September 2007)
Modelling stamping/die casting halves development
User application article By modelling tooling for stampig and diecasting, an electric motor component maker has cut its development time in half for tool design and parts production.
News from CoCreate Software (20 September 2007)
Forming to strength model reduces costs
User application article A 'Forming to Strength' predictive modelling technique is helping a vehicle chassis manufacturer to validate the strength of pressed sheet metal sub-assembly components. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive (12 September 2007)
How sheet metal stamping firm chose CAD/CAM
User application article Before selecting the best CAD/CAM system for purpose, a German sheet metal stamping company set up a clearly defined profile for company and product requirements.
News from Vero International Group (15 June 2007)
Free blank development and nesting software
EasyBlank calculates blank outline from CAD geometry and determines optimal nesting layout
News from StampingSimulation.com ( 6 June 2007)
Comparing incremental and one step simulation
It is important to understand the difference between the two ncremental and one step simulation calculation methods and to understand when it is appropriate to use each sheet metal forming method.
News from StampingSimulation.com (24 April 2007)
Hot die clamps do not stick on release
Producer of quick die change equipment and components has extended a range of clamps that move quickly in an arced path, so there is no risk of it sticking when a heated die expands.
News from Serapid USA, Inc. (19 April 2007)
Sheet metal formability checked on-line
A sheet metal forming specialist Web site is offering a Formability Check promotion from users' uploaded CAD models and gives back a free incremental simulation report.
News from StampingSimulation.com (18 April 2007)
Press tool change system designed and made
An opportunity to design and manufacture a quick tool (press tool) change system for a leading automotive supplier was given to Premitec, who delivered a 4-minute change system.
News from PREMiTEC (21 March 2007)
CAM helps die shop speed up deliveries
User application article Changing its CAM system enabled a mould and die shop to reduce delivery times of parts by as much as two days when machining cores and cavities, as the toolpaths were ready for machining.
News from NC Graphics (13 March 2007)
Press tool dies virtually manufactured
Virtual manufacturing software that reduces cost and improves productivity in the press tool and die market offers unmatched accuracy and now includes hot forming.
News from French Technology Press Bureau (13 March 2007)
Wedge clamp moves in arced path, doesn't stick
A wedge clamp, or escaping arc clamp, is a fixed clamp that moves in an arced path to allow for maximum clamping force and there is no risk of it sticking.
News from Serapid USA, Inc. (11 January 2007)
Change a power press die set in 1 min?
Technical background article There is an ongoing debate on the Superfactory web forum concerning Single Minute Exchange of Die and Malcolm Jones, who knew Shigeo Shingo, gives his view.
News from Productivity Europe (31 October 2006)
Innovative Forming Simulation Services
StampingSimulation.com has released four new innovative Service Options, providing sheet metal tooling manufacturers with better value access to forming simulation technology.
News from StampingSimulation.com (11 October 2006)
Web site offers stamping simulation for SMEs
StampingSimulation.com is enabling small press/stamping tool makers to compete and win large contracts from multinationals, by providing affordable access to advanced simulation technologies.
News from StampingSimulation.com (22 August 2006)
Machining and hot runner support provided
User application article When Future Advanced Manufacture (FAM) won an order to supply tooling and finished product for protective enclosures, it turned to DMS-Diemould for machining and hot runner support.
News from DMS Diemould Service Co (19 June 2006)
Software speeds progressive tool making
Software for the design of progressive press tools enables the successful blanking of a sheet metal part and the design of the strip in half the time needed by a standard CAD software.
News from Missler (26 April 2006)
Software speeds up complex press tool making
Specifically designed for the die build stamping industry, SMIRTware viewing software provide a highly productive approach to building large metal stamping dies.
News from Vero International Software (20 April 2006)
Tool and die maker expands machining capacity
An established tool and die making company, have recently added large size CNC machines to augment its capacity to cater to growing toolmaking requirement of Indian industry.
News from Shelik Industries ( 6 February 2006)
Strain measurement ensures press tool reliability
Portable 3D strain measurement system has been developed to help carmakers ensure reliable production quality of complex formed body panels during the vehicle development and production process. Brochure available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) ( 2 February 2006)
Forming software saves 10-15% metal costs
Metal forming software also identifies and highlights cost savings opportunities, and will enable users to achieve material cost savings of 10-15%.
News from Forming Technologies (14 November 2005)
Five-axis VMC maximises toolmaking productivity
Welsh precision toolmaker has acquired a five-axis VMC so that it can quickly switch between machining steel and graphite parts, enabling the company to maximise productivity.
News from FSG Tool and Die ( 5 October 2005)
Quality tools reduce injection mould times
User application article When a container manufacturer wanted decrease the production cycle times for an existing product, high quality moulds reduced cycle times by over 40%.
News from FSG Tool and Die (27 September 2005)
Moulds for container's reach fast cycle times
User application article When a container manufacturer approached Im-Pak Technologies to help it decrease production cycle times, the high quality moulds required for the job were manufactured by FSG Tool and Die.
News from FSG Tool and Die (15 September 2005)
Forming suite helps save materials costs
Associative and regenerative architecture in a metal forming suite marks a significant leap in formability and costing simulation technology and saves 10-15% on materials costs.
News from Forming Technologies (16 August 2005)
Ball lock punches hold tight tolerances
Metric ball lock punches come standard with high speed M4 steel, and punch tips maintain extremely tight tolerances, meeting or exceeding the highest industry standards.
News from Impax Tooling Solutions (21 June 2005)
Click for specialist tooling coatings
Added value for the users of punching, forming and injection mould tools is now the click of a mouse away - application optimised coating product information is found within seconds.
News from Balzers (24 February 2005)
High quality, complex press tools supplied
User application article Press tools for performing complex work such as grilles are being supplied to high standards that they need not be inspected upon arrival at the customer's premises.
News from Brauer Coley ( 8 November 2004)
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