Which Metal Finish Works Best for Your Application?
Comments Off on Which Metal Finish Works Best for Your Application?Manufacturers turn to metal finishing solutions to provide corrosion resistance, surface hardness, or other mechanical property improvements to their metal components. Metal finishing may involve different coating techniques including electroplating, where the coating and the metal components are immersed in an electrolytic “bath.” An electric current is then applied to oxidize the metal atoms, depositing […]
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How Are Safety-Critical Automotive Parts Manufactured?
Comments Off on How Are Safety-Critical Automotive Parts Manufactured?It’s no secret that the automotive industry depends heavily on metal — especially once you look “under the hood,” where hundreds of smaller interior components are stamped and machined by manufacturers. For example, did you know that automotive metal components must be stamped or cold formed to properly restrain a car’s air bags? Or that […]
Tags: Airbag cover tether restraint, Auto HVAC parts, automotive parts, car parts manufactured, Key FOB screws, Steering wheel, Wiper motor bracket
Ask an Engineer: Metal Stamping Design
Comments Off on Ask an Engineer: Metal Stamping DesignMetal forming is a complex process that can include a number of tactics — blanking, punching, bending, and piercing, to name a few. When used effectively, these tactics allow manufacturers to produce high-quality and cost-effective metal components. However, a few factors play into this quality and efficiency, and each project varies in materials, design and […]
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Fourslide Metal Stamping Vs Traditional Power Press Stamping
Comments Off on Fourslide Metal Stamping Vs Traditional Power Press StampingThe metal stamping process was significantly improved with the introduction of the fourslide metal stamping machine. Also known as multi-slide stamping, fourslide stamping can form metal coils into intricate shapes with multiple curves and bend radii greater than 90 degrees. A fourslide metal stamping machine is essentially a horizontal stamping press with tools controlled by […]
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ESI Issued IATF 16949:2016 Certification for Automotive Manufacturing
Comments Off on ESI Issued IATF 16949:2016 Certification for Automotive ManufacturingThe International Automotive Task Force recently certified Engineering Specialties, Inc. with IATF 16949:2016, an achievement that establishes the company as an automotive leader within the manufacturing industry. The standards set forth in IATF 16949 help quality engineers and procurement managers control risk throughout the supply chain and maintain flexibility in dynamic environments. It is the […]
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The Benefits of In-House Tool and Die Design
Comments Off on The Benefits of In-House Tool and Die DesignAre you getting started on a stamped metal part project with your OEM? If so, you’ll likely be looking for vendors who can form your part quickly, accurately, and at a cost that meets your budget. But before you even start your search, consider how the tool and die design process will affect your end […]
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3 Ways Manufacturers Are Powering Eco-Friendly Initiatives
Comments Off on 3 Ways Manufacturers Are Powering Eco-Friendly InitiativesAs consumer demand for sustainable, eco-friendly products and services continues to rise, many major corporations are responding by incorporating green manufacturing processes into their day-to-day operations. One of the best examples of this push toward greater sustainability is the adoption of environmentally friendly packaging. Leading companies such as McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, and Amazon are now choosing […]
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How Is Technology Changing Manufacturing?
Comments Off on How Is Technology Changing Manufacturing?Over the past several years, advanced technology has come to the forefront in the manufacturing world. This technology not only enhances processes via automation, it has also allowed for a huge resurgence in U.S. manufacturing. In fact, data from the Institute for Supply Management showed that as of October 2017, the U.S. manufacturing industry had […]
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Using the Rockwell Hardness Test for Metal Applications
Comments Off on Using the Rockwell Hardness Test for Metal ApplicationsA metal’s hardness indicates its resistance to permanent shape changes when a compressive force is applied. Naturally, it is an important characteristic, and measuring hardness enables a manufacturer to choose an appropriate material for an application. There are various methods (such as Rockwell, Brinell, and Vickers) for measuring metal hardness. Of these, the simplest and […]
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ISO vs. IATF 16949: What Changed with the New ISO/TS Requirements?
Comments Off on ISO vs. IATF 16949: What Changed with the New ISO/TS Requirements?ISO/TS 16949, the automotive industry’s most widely applied international standard for quality, will be replaced by IATF 16949. The new certification, developed by Automotive Industry Action Group members, changes the requirements of quality management systems for all automotive OEMs and suppliers in the industry. It provides for an interdisciplinary approach focused on risk management, customer […]
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