Forge Shop Automation: Part One This is the first of a two-part article designed to help forgers understand robotics in the forge shop. Readers will obtain an overview of technical and commercial criteria that will be useful in influencing any decision to invest in robot-based automation in hot-forge production.
by JanHutson
Forging-Die Material Development: From Research to Implementation Determining the use of a new tooling material for forging applications requires careful analysis of the overall issues and a good understanding of the failure mechanisms that can cause the tooling life to be lower than desired. This article looks at several key developments in the area of physical and mechanical properties that have led to new tool-steel development.
by PatriciaMiller
Pressing Matters: A Primer In this second of four articles on forging equipment, mechanical presses are covered.
by C.J.Crout C.J.Van Tyne J.Walters
Rotek Helps Industry Get its Bearings This Aurora, Ohio, producer of large bearings serves a variety of industrial markets, including power generation, oil and gas, off-road equipment, machine tools, and wind, steam and gas turbines. The company’s captive forge operation is a leading producer of large-diameter rings for bearing applications.
Nonferrous Products Installs Ring-Rolling Mill Nonferrous Products Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IBC Advanced Alloys Corp., completed the installation of its large-scale ring-rolling mill in Franklin, Ind.
Tennessee Company to Expand Forging Operations Columbus McKinnon Corp. announced plans to invest $5.5 million to expand its Chattanooga, Tenn., forging and assembly operations, which are also known as Dixie Industries.
Houghton International Houghton International offers forging companies a moderately fast cold quenching oil that prevents surface stains on heat-treated metals.
L.S. Starrett Company The Versatix MP was developed specifically for cutting structural steels, sections, tubes and small solids.
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