In an ambitious pilot installation press manufacturer Schuler Hydrap uses Ethernet for super-fast communication between its PC-based control system and the distributed I/O in its Profiline® hydraulic presses The new line runs on a network that is Learn more

Robots have been used to transfer metal in stamping operations for many years but what safety issues should be addressed when humans need to share space in the robotic work cell? What techniques can be applied to ensure personnel safety while Learn more

Transparency All Along the LineIn an international project the first of three of the world's largest suction transfer molding presses has come into production at Audi Ingolstadt Siemens has been working closely with press manufacturer Schuler for Learn more

Metal injection molding (MIM) is a near net shape manufacturing technology that is extremely cost effective in producing small complex parts With benefits such as excellent utilization of metals and alloys which leads to less waste efficient Learn more

Hendrick Motorsports recently became the first NASCAR organization to form its own steel body parts with the help of an advanced castable polyurethane specially designed for rapid production of metal-forming dies Long recognized for its Learn more

Boker's Quality Stamping Brochure details their metal forming flat blanking piercing and draw capabilities with numerous examples The company's World Class Manufacturing goals are discussed including in-house tooling complete statistical process Learn more