Category Archives: Manufacturing Process

New to Hot Stamping?

Posted on March 30, 2019 by

Mike Austin of Diversified Tooling Group writes about Hot Stamping in the latest issue of the Stamping Journal, He highlights the many ways that hot forming is so much more complex than conventional cold stamping. Just one: Problems from friction … Continue reading →

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​Body Structure Part Strength on the 2019 Chevy Silverado

Posted on March 1, 2019 by

​An article containing information about advanced high strength steel content in 2019/2020 vehicles also has photos taken at I-CAR’s booth at SEMA 2018. These photos highlight sections of the 2019 Silverado body, with several of the parts labeled with strength … Continue reading →

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​​iPhones will be Assembl​ed​ in the US​? Unlikely​.

Posted on February 21, 2019 by

When low margin high volume production leaves so does talent and necessary equipment Continue reading →

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​SpaceX Starship/BFR Rocket Materials

Posted on February 4, 2019 by

​​SpaceX will use 3XX stainless steel for their Starship and Super Heavy rocket booster due to better performance compared with carbon fiber over the spectrum of operating temperatures and conditions encountered. @ElonMusk shows he has more than just a passing … Continue reading →

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​​Thinner​ is not always better

Posted on January 24, 2019 by

​​In the case of electrical steels, thinner sheets improves motor efficiency – crucial to meet the needs of hybrid/electric vehicles. But more laminations need to be stamped from this thinner metal to get to the same stator height. An article … Continue reading →

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Servo Press Technology Articles at Metalforming Magazine

Posted on January 14, 2019 by

Servo press selection and usage articles are curated into a Top 10 list at Metal Forming Magazine. These articles will take you through the justification process by highlighting their benefits and what these presses offer above and beyond flywheel-driven presses. … Continue reading →

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Industry 4.0: Sensors Come to Sheet Metal Forming

Posted on December 13, 2018 by

Ohio State University article about Industry 4.0 the use of sensors in stamping: https://www.thefabricator.com/article/stamping/r-d-update-industry-4-0-and-the-use-of-sensors-in-sheet-metal-forming If you don’t think you can justify sensors, my recommendation is to track coil-by-coil performance [bad AND good] to see effect of metal props. You might … Continue reading →

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​Impact of Overseas Tooling Sourcing: A report from the Center for Automotive Research ​

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

​CAR  Director of Manufacturing, Engineering, & Technology Abe Vadhavkar writes about the impact of sourcing tools overseas on the US tool & die sector.​  ​The report​​ ​states that new tooling sourced in Low Cost Countries such as China and Taiwan may … Continue reading →

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Aluminum and Steel Battle for Supremacy in Automotive Applications

Posted on November 8, 2018 by

There are benefits and challenges associated with each metal, and automakers need to consider strength, stiffness, manufacturing, weight, and cost – and many more characteristics. Steelmakers and aluminum producers are eager to help: 2 tons of sheetmetal are purchased for … Continue reading →

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Treat Water Before Diluting Your Stamping Lubes

Posted on October 12, 2018 by

You drink bottled H2O rather than tap because it might taste “hard”, but what about using it for diluting stamping lubes? When diluted lubes dry during part storage, the remaining hard water ions can lead to problems. https://www.irmco.com/products/water-quality-lubricant-residues -Danny Schaeffler, … Continue reading →

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Lubrication Technology for Metalformers, a conference from Metalforming Magazine in Feb 2019

Posted on October 9, 2018 by

Lubrication Technology for Metalformers, a February 2019 seminar from Metalforming Magazine, will help you learn how to select the right lubricant for your specific project based on material type, thickness, and forming challenges. The talks I’m most interested in hearing … Continue reading →

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Using Test Data to Derive Product Improvements: Design Tests to Give Pertinent Quantitative Info

Posted on September 23, 2018 by

NIST and industry partners create new lab test to provide quantitative data on the scratch and damage resistance of automobile polymer clearcoat layers. Continue reading →

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Tesla Stamping and Assembly of Model 3

Posted on September 20, 2018 by

Tesla Stamping and Assembly of Model 3 Continue reading →

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Schuler and Porsche Form JV for Auto Body Parts

Posted on September 17, 2018 by

Schuler and Porsche form a 50/50 joint venture to use IoT Industry 4.0 networked equipment capable of machine learning to create the “Smart Press Shop.” Continue reading →

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Is it cheaper to flood the tools or use an engineered lubricant designed for advanced metals?

Posted on September 7, 2018 by

The High Price of Cost Savings: Lubes Continue reading →

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Finding Solutions for Wear -Tooling By Design in the September 2018 Issue of MetalForming Magazine

Posted on September 4, 2018 by

Pete Ulintz gives examples how to deal with wear during forming of stainless and aluminum in the latest issue of Metalforming Magazine Continue reading →

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