http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowsebl.html Press tools - design, manufacture and usage, CAD/CAM, software latest news on Manufacturingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 StampingSimulation.com's 3D reporting tool is designed to make the interpretation and interrogation of sheet metal forming simulation results even easier. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT StampingSimulation.com http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sqj/sqj106.html 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. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Serapid http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sej/sej119.html A portable strain measurement system has helped optimise press shop tooling, which has facilitated the introduction of new steel on a current production vehicle. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Corus Automotive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/cpk/cpk115.html 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. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Delcam http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/dea/dea694.html Catalogue describes many press shop aids including ie lifters and clamps, to die handling and transport equipment, like die carts and push/pull systems. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Serapid http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sej/sej116.html 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. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Forming Technologies http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ftg/ftg133.html 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. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT CoCreate Software http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/cyl/cyl129.html 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. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT CoCreate Software http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/cmn/cmn187.html A 'Forming to Strength' predictive modelling technique is helping a vehicle chassis manufacturer to validate the strength of pressed sheet metal sub-assembly components. Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT Corus Automotive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/cpk/cpk112.html 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. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Vero International Group http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/vea/vea109.html EasyBlank calculates blank outline from CAD geometry and determines optimal nesting layout Wed, 06 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT StampingSimulation.com http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sqj/sqj105.html 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. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT StampingSimulation.com http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sqj/sqj104.html 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. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT Serapid USA, Inc. http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sej/sej113.html 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. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT StampingSimulation.com http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sqj/sqj103.html 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. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT PREMiTEC http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/pfh/pfh103.html 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. Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT NC Graphics http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ncr/ncr102.html Virtual manufacturing software that reduces cost and improves productivity in the press tool and die market offers unmatched accuracy and now includes hot forming. Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT French Technology Press Bureau http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fen/fen145.html 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. Thu, 11 Jan 2007 08:00:00 UT Serapid USA, Inc. http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sej/sej110.html 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. Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT Productivity Europe http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ppk/ppk102.html StampingSimulation.com has released four new innovative Service Options, providing sheet metal tooling manufacturers with better value access to forming simulation technology. Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT StampingSimulation.com http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sqj/sqj101.html 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. Tue, 22 Aug 2006 08:00:00 UT StampingSimulation.com http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sqj/sqj100.html 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. Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:00:00 UT DMS Diemould Service Co http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/dmd/dmd113.html 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. Wed, 26 Apr 2006 08:00:00 UT Missler http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mss/mss105.html Specifically designed for the die build stamping industry, SMIRTware viewing software provide a highly productive approach to building large metal stamping dies. Thu, 20 Apr 2006 08:00:00 UT Vero International Software http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ver/ver153.html 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. Mon, 06 Feb 2006 08:00:00 UT Shelik Industries http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/shk/shk101.html 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. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 08:00:00 UT Corus Group (Automotive) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/cwo/cwo149.html Metal forming software also identifies and highlights cost savings opportunities, and will enable users to achieve material cost savings of 10-15%. Mon, 14 Nov 2005 08:00:00 UT Forming Technologies http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ftg/ftg110.html 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. Wed, 05 Oct 2005 08:00:00 UT FSG Tool and Die http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fsg/fsg109.html When a container manufacturer wanted decrease the production cycle times for an existing product, high quality moulds reduced cycle times by over 40%. Tue, 27 Sep 2005 08:00:00 UT FSG Tool and Die http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fsg/fsg108.html 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. Thu, 15 Sep 2005 08:00:00 UT FSG Tool and Die http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fsg/fsg107.html 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. Tue, 16 Aug 2005 08:00:00 UT Forming Technologies http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ftg/ftg109.html 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. Tue, 21 Jun 2005 08:00:00 UT Impax Tooling Solutions http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/imx/imx100.html 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. Thu, 24 Feb 2005 08:00:00 UT Balzers http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/baz/baz100.html 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. Mon, 08 Nov 2004 08:00:00 UT Brauer Coley http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/bjp/bjp105.html