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Body Structure Part Strength on the 2019 Chevy Silverado
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 Assembled in the US? Unlikely.
When low margin high volume production leaves so does talent and necessary equipment Continue reading
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Thinner is not always better
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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Impact of Overseas Tooling Sourcing: A report from the Center for Automotive Research
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
Treat Water Before Diluting Your Stamping Lubes
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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Using Test Data to Derive Product Improvements: Design Tests to Give Pertinent Quantitative Info
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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