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Braze a Stainless steel braided hose to copper elbow for flexible hosing [PFS]
Description: A two turn helical coil is used to heat the braided hose assembly. Braze rings are placed... ...
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Heat steel plates of various thicknesses on the same line [PFS]
Description: This in-line system enables the client to heat plates with significantly different thicknesses, while the feed-rate varies considerably based on the thickness of the part. Induction is the fastest ...
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Soldering a steel funnel to flex spout [IH]
Description: Induction heating delivers non-contact energy-efficient heat without flame, resulting in repeatable and consistent results... ...
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Heating a carbon steel plate with a tin coating for flow-melting [PFS]
Description: A nine turn "Dog Bone" style coil is used for the flow-melting process. The tin coated carbon steel plate is placed in the coil for 1.34 seconds to uniformly reflow the tin coating... ...
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Soldering three brass connectors in a solar panel junction box assembly [PFS]
Description: Solder three brass connectors one at a time in a solar panel junction box without affecting the components in the junction box... ...
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Heating an aluminum-backed circuit board to reflow solder [PFS]
Description: Given the significantly faster heating time, induction improves throughput in this process and is a more efficient heating method than hot plate heating... ...
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Preheating a brass rod for forging [MFPS]
Description: The client wanted to cut the cycle time it was getting from a torch in half, and the Ambrell induction process was able to meet that goal... ...
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Heating a Kovar tube for a glass sealing application [PFS]
Description: The client was using a torch, and operator error was slowing the heating. The repeatability of induction enables improved throughput while in this process it is a more efficient heating method than ...
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Preheating steel rods for forging in a fastener manufacturing process [PFS]
Description: The client targeted an aggressive cycle time, achieve thanks to our process design and the efficiency of induction heating; fast heating means greater manufacturing throughput... ...
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Heat an Inconel tube for a swaging application [PFS]
Description: A need to increase volume and quality of parts production led to the choice of an induction process over flame. Handling is minimized and continuity is assured with the precision delivery of heating ...
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Heating a chromel grid for an oxidization application [PFS]
Description: Induction delivers a dramatic reduction in heating time, enabling a significant increase in production while providing a more energy-efficient heating method than furnace heating... ...
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Pre-heating a steel plate and a carriage roller shaft for a welding application [PFS]
Description: Induction heating achieves the client's targeted speed/production rate and opens up the possibility of preheating while welding... ...
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Pre-heating a steel transaxle tube for a welding application [PFS]
Description: Induction heating achieves an identical result consistently, and is a more efficient heating method, each of which are advantage over torch heating ...
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Annealing the end of a hydraulic motor shaft prior to machining [PFS]
Description: A three-turn helical coil is used for annealing the motor shaft. The end of the motor shaft is placed in the coil and power is applied for 20 seconds to reach 1350 ºF (732 ºC) and turn the steel red ...
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Braze a diamond carbide tip onto band saw blade [MFPS]
Description: A single turn helical coil is used for this brazing process. The saw blade and diamond carbide tip are placed in the coil... ...
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Annealing brass and bronze tubing prior to bending to form handrails [PFS]
Description: A twelve-turn helical coil is used to heat an 8" (20.3cm) area 3" (7.6cm) above the end of the tube. Each of the four tubes require a different heat cycle and time to reach the required temperature... ...
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Braze electrical contacts to brass and copper bus [MFPS]
Description: A five turn split helical coil is used to heat the assembly. The parts are placed 90º to the coil between the top turn and second turn with braze shims and flux... ...
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Brazing a copper block and carbide to create a contact shoe assembly [PFS]
Description: Induction completed the carbide brazing process more rapidly than an oven, delivering heat exactly where it's needed, operating instant on/instant off... ...
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Annealing both ends of copper tubing for refrigeration [PFS]
Description: Induction heating provides controlled application of heat to very specific area, faster process time, increased production and high efficiency, low energy cost... ...
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Heating the joint area of two lead plates for a butt welding application [MFPS]
Description: The client was using a torch, which took five minutes; induction takes just one minute, which means an improved production rate and, unlike a torch, induction heating is precise and repeatable... ...
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Heating brass inserts for metal-to-plastic insertion [PFS]
Description: Innovation: Ambrell's Applications Lab was able to solve a problem that a competitor couldn't solve, which is a key benefit when purchasing induction solutions from Ambrell... ...
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Heating cylinder liners for insertion into aluminum engine blocks [PFS]
Description: Temperature indicating paint was applied to the part for testing purposes. The part was then placed into the induction heating coil and the power was turned on. In just under 30 seconds, the part ...
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Brazing aluminum adaptors to the end of aluminum tubes [PFS]
Description: To increase production, a multi-position coil was recommended so multiple parts could be heated while maintaining a cycle time of 55 seconds, delivering consistent joint quality, which a torch often ...
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Soldering a rivet onto a steel tank cap [PFS]
Description: Induction proved faster than the client's previous heating torch process. It is also is a repeatable heating process, so the client gets superior results and is more energy efficient than torch ...
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Droplet Breakup Aids Fluid Processing
Description: Coating flows are complex rheological processes, involving shear and extension in the deposition region. However, many of the issues with reliable fluid deposition occur after the deposition where ...
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Preheating copper bars [PFS]
Description: To preheat two copper bars to temperature within 30 seconds; the client is looking to replace a competitor's 5kW induction heating system that is delivering unsatisfactory results... ...
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Annealing brass electrical contact for crimping [MFPS]
Description: Induction heating provides hands-free heating that involves no operator skill, pinpoint accuracy and consistent results... ...
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Brazing a carbide into a wire drawing die [PFS]
Description: A two-turn helical coil is used for brazing the assembly. Two different bonding agents are tested for the brazing application. The first bonding agent used is braze paste. The assembly is heated to ...
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Debonding rubber coating from water valve (recycling) [PFS]
Description: Induction heating provides minimal, if any, damage to parts process, is more environmentally-friendly without use of noxious chemicals and delivers even distribution of heating... ...
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Annealing brass electrical contact for crimping [PFS]
Description: Induction heating provides hands-free heating that involves no operator skill, pinpoint accuracy and consistent results... ...
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Braze two positions on a stainless steel manifold simultaneously [PFS]
Description: A dual six turn split helical coil is used to simultaneously braze the manifold... ...
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Braze a mount lead to a ferrule in a PAR light bulb assembly for automobiles [PFS]
Description: A split helical coil heats 2-3 ferrules at a time. The ferrules are filled with flux and the mount leads are placed inside the ferrules... ...
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Soldering three fuse caps simultaneously [PFS]
Description: Soldering three fuse caps simultaneously to reflow lead free solder and make a joint between the fuse cap and fuse wire guide... ...
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A MetalCutting Trends Report 2013
Description: Metal Cutting Industry Trends Report 2013. ...
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Brazing a steel die into a wire drawing guide [PFS]
Description: A two-turn helical coil is used for brazing the assembly. Two different bonding agents are tested for the brazing application. The first bonding agent used is braze paste... ...
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Metal to plastic bonding of beer kegs [MFPS]
Description: A single-turn solenoid coil is placed around the assembled beer keg and heated for 35 seconds as the keg is rotated... ...
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Nylon R-AG Coatings
From: Omnikote Ltd.Description: A coating formulated to look good for longer in the demanding environment of underground trains. ...
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Soldering copper tabs for stringing, tabbing solar panels [PFS]
Description: Induction's precision heating ensures repeatable results and less damage to surrounding substrates while demonstrating reduced heat loss and lower energy usage... ...
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Soldering Solar Flex Circuits [PFS]
Description: Heat multiple joints on solar flex circuit strips to 500°F (260ºC) within ten seconds for a soldering application... ...
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Brazing a brass screw cap and a steel tube [PFS]
Description: Induction heating enables brazing the cap and tube to be completed at a rate of 15 seconds per part while delivering consistent joint quality in a safer environment which a torch often can't offer... ...
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Brazing a nickel sleeve to a copper mast [PFS]
Description: To heat a nickel sleeve and a copper mast for a brazing application to create a pitot tube for the aerospace industry... ...
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Shrinkfitting a steel mud pump liner [MFPS]
Description: A twenty-turn helical coil is used to heat the chain. The chain is fed through the coil at a rate of 1 meter per minute to reach the desired 1760 ºF (960 ºC) for the tempering process... ...
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Brazing a magnetic steel rotor assembly [MFPS]
Description: Induction is proposed to replace a hand-operated flame process requiring operator training and expertise. Induction heating delivers a precise, repeatable and reliable process. Improved joint quality ...
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CNC Wireforming, Wire with a twist
From: Peridot CorporationDescription: The future of spring making... utilizing the new CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) wireforming machines coming from Japan and knew this was the future of spring making. ...
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Heating a stainless steel sleeve for shrinkfitting on a shaft for industrial washers [PFS]
Description: The customer currently uses electric ovens that run 24 hours a day, 5 days per week and their primary concern is to save on the energy cost of heating the parts in the ovens... ...
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Annealing brass electrical contacts [PFS]
Description: safe, energy-efficient and flameless method of heating... ...
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Annealing stainless steel tubing [PFS]
Description: Looking to replace an inefficient oven process, part is heated in just 30 seconds, improving efficiency for this application.... ...
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Heating a steel tie down assembly to loosen steel pin for rotation [PFS]
Description: Induction heating provides precise and accurate placement of heat without affecting surrounding areas, much faster process time, from hours to minutes, repeatable and consistent results and even ...
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Shrink fitting carbide rings into a valve seat [PFS]
Description: A three turn helical coil is used to heat the steel valve seat. The steel valve seat is placed in the coil and heated for 50 seconds to enlarge the center hole & drop the carbide ring in for the ...
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Technical Article: Swiss CNC Machining FAQs
Description: Like many OEMs you may be looking to improve part quality for a difficult geometry, reduce production time and cost, and decrease time to market. In your efforts to achieve these goals you'll likely ...
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What Factors Affect the Prices OEMs Pay for Metal Stampings?
Description: With more and more suppliers becoming more competitively priced, pressures to use lower cost parts are rising. Keeping the following factors in mind when analyzing cost-competitive solutions can help ...
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Measuring The Magic of Turbulent Flow - Mold Cooling
Description: The importance of turbulent flow in mold cooling circuits. ...
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Copper Brazing in Ceramic-to-Metal Assemblies for Hermetic Applications
Description: The use of ceramics with traditional Molybdenum/Manganese and Nickel plated metallization for hermetic applications is common, however, brazing with Copper as the joining material has not been highly ...
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Hermetic Sealing of Sapphire Windows
Description: The use of sapphire material for optical sensing, emitting or detecting has been increasing considerably in the last 20 years, hence the term "window". Sapphire offers a high-quality optical surface ...
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COMPROMISE FOR DESIGN-Achieving the optimum part de sign
From: Control Plastics, Inc.Description: The goal in designing a new part/product is to make the best compromise from all the factors available, You need to weigh ALL the facts and ALL the needs: The designer determines the QUALITY, the ...
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Metal to Plastic Conversion Material Selection
From: EVCO PlasticsDescription: A leading agricultural equipment OEM wanted to convert a structural part, required to withstand high impact and wear, from metal to plastic in order to reduce part cost and weight. ...
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Molded-In Color - Exterior Body Panel
From: EVCO PlasticsDescription: A leading agricultural equipment OEM wanted to employ molded-in color plastic injection molding to produce an exterior body panel with a long-lasting brilliant color and finish that would withstand ...
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Tumbling to the Finish
From: Plastonics, Inc.Description: Plastonicsâ unique powder coating process keeps costs down The Flow-Clad system of coating smaller parts at higher production rates uses a tumbling method not usually found in many custom coaters. â I ...
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LATERAL BRIDGE ROLL NY
From: Hilman RollersDescription: NY Route 8 Bridge before move. Lateral roll chosen because bridge was structurally sound as well as being the quicker and cheaper means to an end. ...
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Molded Cables: What You Need To Know
From: Meridian CableDescription: Molded cables are extremely important but are rarely noticed by those using them. According to Meridian Cableâ s owner and resident molded cable assemblies expert Bud Kinzalow, though they can be ...
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Interdependencies Between Fluid Design and Coating Methods
From: Carestream TollcoatingDescription: Interdependencies Between Fluid Design and Coating Methods By Rick Daniels, General Manager, Carestream Advanced Materials and Tollcoating Choosing a specific precision coating method depends on a ...
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Lean Manufacturing in Precision Coating Contract Mfg.
From: Carestream TollcoatingDescription: Lean manufacturing refers to developing the right processes to achieve high quality results. For contract manufacturing involving coating and converting, the techniques are essential to high quality ...
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Modeling Multilayer Coating and Drying
From: Carestream TollcoatingDescription: The Modeling of Multilayer Coating and Drying By Todd Arndorfer | Account Manager, Manufacturing Business Development and Bill Devine | Project Engineer, New Product Development Precision multilayer ...
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Movement Toward Thinner Films
From: Carestream TollcoatingDescription: The Movement Toward Thinner Films By Todd Arndorfer todd.arndorfer@carestream.com As consumer and industrial products continue to feature smaller, thinner and higher performing attributes, there has ...
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Precision Casting: Membranes and Other Advanced Materials
From: Carestream TollcoatingDescription: Precision Casting: Membranes and Other Advanced Materials By Jason Payne, PhD | Director?Medical Film & Printing Solutions / Manufacturing jason.a.payne@carestream.com The use of precision coating ...
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Solution Delivery for High Precision Coating
From: Carestream TollcoatingDescription: Solution Delivery for High Precision Coating By Jason Payne, PhD, Director Precision coating is an advanced operation that encompasses sophisticated and highly controlled functions, including the ...
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Solvent Screening Studies
From: Carestream TollcoatingDescription: Solvent Screening Studies By Derek Hammill, Defect Analyst Contract coating manufacturers possess a wide range of expertise and tools to conduct the complex processes required for roll-to-roll ...
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Understanding Complexities of Patterned Coatings
From: Carestream TollcoatingDescription: The majority of roll-to-roll coating projects use "blanket" or uniform continuous high precision coatings. Products ranging from imaging films to battery membranes to optical display device components ...
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DFM - Designing for Excellence
From: Suntron CorporationDescription: A DFx Review is defined as Design For x; where "x" equals Manufacturability, Procurement and/or Testability. The DFx process review provides information as to the relationship of Design to the Cost of ...
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Hardening a steel fitting for a machined parts manufacturer [IH]
Description: Harden a selected area on an 18"(457.2mm) bed knife blade for a reel type lawn mower. The hardness desired is between 45 to 55 Rockwell C, and should be measured 0.062"(1.6mm) from the cutting edge. ...
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Coating and Casting Defect-Free Films
From: Carestream TollcoatingDescription: Discusses considerations for coating solutions onto webs defect free. ...
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Roll-to-Roll Coating for Printed Electronics and the Role of Contract Manufacturing
From: Carestream TollcoatingDescription: Article discusses how contract coaters help new customers in the printed electronics market. ...
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Rapid Prototyping Development for a Specialty Emergency/Warning Lighting Company
From: Safco LLCDescription: A manufacturer of specialty emergency/warning lighting was experiencing major failures of the existing power cable assemblies used on its lights. The customer's existing supplier was unable to rectify ...
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Developing an Effective Passivation Process to Maintain
From: Astro Pak CorporationDescription: Laser marking is commonly used for medical device identification and as an alignment aid for surgical tools, stents, tubing, dental products, orthopedic products and many others. The mark is ...
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Passivation and the Passive Layer
From: Astro Pak CorporationDescription: Purity of fluids and gases are a critical issue in the food and beverage industry. Passivation techniques provide a way of achieving it. ...
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The Time-Temperature-Transformation Diagram
Description: An informative presentation of the curing incorporating the degree of cure is the Time-Temperature-Transformation (TTT) diagram, developed by Enns and Gillham. It can be used to relate the material ...
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Expansion or Shrinkage of Liquid Silicone Rubber
Description: The density or its reciprocal, the specific volume, is important for the shrinkage during processing and is greatly affected by temperature and pressure. The specific volume is often plotted as a ...
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Medical Packaging Inc. About Punch Cut Machine
Description: The punch cut machine is a medical packaging machine that puts pills in individual packages. Pills are loaded in a carousel which indexes to a location where the pill drops and is heat sealed in an ...
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Medical Packaging Inc.- Multidose Drug Dispenser
Description: The MDD is a device that connects to a medical packaging machine and automatically loads the carousel. The device is universal with regards to pill size and shape. The user loads the pills into the ...
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5 Liter Keg Heineken
Description: A multi-part beer-tap system, injection-molded by Quadrant CMS (Creative Molding & Systems) from polypropylene, is a critical, consumer-interfacing component on the new 5-litre, single-use Draught Keg ...
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Disposable Speculum
Description: Quadrant CMS' role in the production of a new disposable speculum, in cooperation with the UK company Smiths Medical, is an illustration of the development know-how it can provide for medical ...
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Molded Pump Roller
Description: The change to a more cost-effective processing method for the pump-rollers was needed since the production levels rapidly increased over the last few years.The pump-rollers molded by Quadrant CMS are ...
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VW Passenger Airbag
Description: Quadrant CMS has developed a new, polyamide passenger airbag housing for use in vehicles based on the Volkswagen Golf platform. ...
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What is Thermal Spraying
From: Progressive SurfaceDescription: Thermal spraying is the general term used to describe a variety of coating processes. Common processes described simply as "thermal spraying" include plasma spraying, HVOF spraying, arc spraying and ...
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Brazing tubes and fittings for an air conditioning unit for the off-road market [MFPS]
Description: With the 10kW Ambrell EASYHEAT power supply, the part can be heated to temperature in 35 seconds. With a four-position coil, the per-part process time is just nine seconds. ...
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Letters of Credit Terms and Definitions.
From: The Federal GroupDescription: Buyer asks its bank to issue a letter of credit in favor of seller. Seller ships the merchandise and presents required shipping documents. Payment is then made to seller by the negotiating or paying ...
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Curing epoxy on aluminum copier roller assembly [CSFS]
Description: A four turn helical pancake coil is used to heat the end of the copier roller assembly. The assembly is heated 90 seconds to cure the adhesive. ...
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5 Tips to Smooth Transition from Medical Device Design to Manufacture
Description: A common obstacle to a successful market launch is the transition of medical products from design to manufacture, with issues often leading to unnecessary costs and significant delays. Several tips ...
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Limit Scrap - A Surefire Way to Reduce Precision Metal Stamping Costs
Description: Are you looking for ways to reduce costs on your precision metal stamping projects? One of the first places to look is on the factory floor. How much of the expensive precision metal stamping material ...
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Metal Stamping Companies Adopt Automotive Industry Best Practices
Description: For decades, the U.S. auto industry lagged behind foreign brands in quality surveys, until U.S. autos took over the first place slot in 2010 for the first time in 24 years in the annual survey of ...
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Precision Metal Stamping Industry Sees Big Swings in Metal Prices
Description: Precision metal stamping manufacturers are finding metal markets increasingly unpredictable. The industry has experienced wild swings both up and down -- sometimes these swings occurring within a ...
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Precsion Metal Stamping Quality -- Acronyms You've Got to Know.
Description: As an engineer or designer, you expect precision metal stamping manufacturers to provide uncompromised quality. Zero defects is no longer a goal; it is a mandate. What are some of the processes and ...
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Silver May be Low-Cost Solution for Plating Electronic Connector Stampings
Description: With the continued rising costs of gold and now palladium prices, there is a renewed interest in finding yet another low cost alternative for connector finishes. Silver's benefits and low price make ...
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Starting DFM Early with Metal Stamping Companies Limits Part Failure Risk
Description: Design for Manufacturability (DFM) is a very important tool in the quality toolbox for manufacturers of complex products. All too often, however, manufacturers have already set their design guidelines ...
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The Importance of Following MSA and GR&R Quality Standards
Description: It's tempting to think that all precision metal stamping companies and component manufacturers with the right certifications are doing the right thing with their quality measurement programs, but that ...
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Want consistent precision metal stamping quality? Insist on SPC.
Description: SPC. You've heard the acronym. Some customers, especially in the automotive industry, require it. But do you know why it's critical for metal stamping manufacturers to incorporate Statistical Process ...
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Why Risk Poor Precision Metal Stamping Quality? Automotive Industry Averts Risk with APQP.
Description: Precision metal stampings are a critical component of so many products. Automotive components, medical devices, electronic parts - all contain metal stampings. For the part or the device to function ...
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It's Time to Consider Palladium for Electronics Plating -- Again.
Description: Fabricated gold prices are at an all-time high, and traders and analysts are still largely bullish on gold's outlook for the foreseeable future. It is clearly time to once again consider palladium and ...
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Sorting Out Quality Best Practices for Medical Metal Stampings
Description: How do the users of medical devices - or the public in general - know that these devices will function properly? ...
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Diamond Point Turning / Machining Considerations
Description: Areas such as the time required for alignment and collimation of the optical elements in their final subassembly or assembly is greatly reduced by use of integral precision reference surfaces that ...