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- From The Fabricator
Quality control on-the-fly during stamping process
- By Todd Wenzel
- Jun 24, 2021
- Shop Management
- Article
In-die sensing offers more opportunities for quality control than just reducing die crashes. Advanced technology now allows for on-the-fly tooling adjustments to prevent the production of bad parts by stopping the process when a problem occurs or before it even begins.
- From The Fabricator
Pairing a servo feed with a pull-through straightener
- By Todd Wenzel
- Dec 13, 2001
- Bending and Forming
- Article
This article explores the possibility that servo feeds can be used with pull-through straighteners as opposed to a conventional feed line that uses a powered straightener. Using the servo-PTS (pull-through straightener) can save money on equipment and material. The only limitation may be marking the material so noncosmetic applications are recommended.
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- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 05/14/2024
- Running Time:
- 62:12
Cameron Adams of Laser Precision, a contract metal fabricator in the Chicago area, joins the podcast to talk...
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