FandMmag.com: Metal Forming & Fabricating

A NEW ROLE FOR MICROALLOYED STEELS

rss@fandmmag.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:26:00 -0500

Adding Economic Value: Michael Korchynsky of U.S. Vanadium Corporation shows how replacing cheaper carbon steels with microalloyed high-strength steels allowed automakers to reduce the weight of an auto body at the same or at potentially lower costs, and how those same economic principles apply to other applications.

SHEET METAL: SHAVING A PUNCHED WORKPIECE

rss@fandmmag.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:13:00 -0500

Dr. Vukota Boljanovic examines the engineering of the shaving process and how it is used to clean holes in a blanked and punched workpiece.

LIGHT WEIGHT, PRECISION ENGINEERED MAGNETIC BASE CORE DRILL

rss@fandmmag.com — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:11:00 -0500

Fein Power Tools, Inc. offers the KBM 52U. Compact and 20 percent lighter than most conventional, magnetic based drills on the market, the KBM 52U drill offers superior power-to-weight performance and magnetic holding power.

NEW TRUNION ROTARY TABLE COMPACTLY ENGINEERED FOR BT30 MACHINES

rss@fandmmag.com — Tue, 5 May 2009 10:40:00 -0500

Lyndex-Nikken will offer the 5AX-201 rotary table featuring a large 8 in faceplate trunion work envelope that can be incorporated in smaller BT30 vertical machining centers such as the Fanuc Robodrill, Brother Drill and Tap and Kitamura Mycenter. It provides a workholding space traditionally associated with larger 40 taper machines, but with a compact body design.

EASY INSTALLATION, LOW PRESSURE DROP AND NO LEAKS - MODULAR ALUMINUM PIPING

rss@fandmmag.com — Tue, 5 May 2009 10:20:00 -0500

Kaeser Compressors modular, aluminum compressed air distribution system - SmartPipe - is a versatile piping system featuring lightweight materials and push-to-fit connectors that can be installed without threading, welding or sweating. SmartPipe can be easily integrated into existing steel or copper systems and modified to accommodate changing needs.

THE 21st CENTURY CROP

rss@fandmmag.com — Fri, 1 May 2009 12:42:00 -0500

Wind energy could potentially provide 20 percent of our electricity by 2030 and create thousands of jobs without consuming any natural resources or emitting any pollution or greenhouse gases.

DRILL WITH NICKEL-PLATED BODY PROVIDES LONGER TOOL LIFE

rss@fandmmag.com — Thu, 9 Apr 2009 11:04:00 -0500

Sumitomo Electric Carbide, Inc. expanded the SMD replaceable carbide tip product line by adding an 8XD drill to their 3XD and 5XD lineup. The SMD nickel-plated body provides longer tool life than conventional replaceable tip drill bodies. A rigid serration coupling system affixes the replaceable carbide tips to the drill face, improving drill accuracy and repeatability.

ATTENTION! DEFICIT DISORDER: FLIRTING WITH DISASTER

rss@fandmmag.com (Peter Morici) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Blast From The Past: Unless we quickly address the trade deficits related to China and oil, the next decade will become hauntingly remindful of one that began back in 1929.

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