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Presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "Do-It-Yourself Punching Shear Resistance," published in the November 2003 issue of the journal "The Concrete Producer."

Introduces the prefabricated welding stud system developed by Decon Studrails. Components of the system; Information on the punching shear; Advantages of the system.

Reports on the launching of the Asian Embroidery School in Thailand following the success of the European Embroidery Punching School. Objective of the Asian Embroidery School; Role of Günter Heinzle and Dieter Müller in the school; Categories in which the Design Class and Punching Class offered in the school are divided.

The article offers brief profile of Wilson Manufacturing which manufacture custom-build punching equipment. It mentions company has evolved into a full-service global supplier for the flexographic industry, custom-manufacturing everything from machine-sharpened dies to specialty products like plunger and vacuum dies, magnetic and print cylinders, anvil rolls. It also mentions industry innovation for the use of machine-sharpened dies.

The article offers information on several products exhibited by die-shop Die Hard Dies based in Hyderabad, India at the Labelexpo in 2014 such as flexible rotary dies for offline and online label punching.

The article discusses the exclusive punch marks of railroad conductors on passengers' tickets. It relates that punch marks are never duplicated because each trainman or conductor has an assigned puncher that is also registered under his name and the railroad company. With this, all ticket punchers can be traced with ease and any discrepancy can be quickly monitored.

The article presents a case study of a system developed by GF AgieCharmilles for micromachining the tooling used in the combined punching and molding operations involved with light emitting diodes (LEDs). It incorporates the Mikron HSM 400 LP Precision high-speed 5-axis milling machine, Cut 1000 wire EDM and FO 350 MS die sinking EDM super high-accuracy machine tools. Multiple cavities' locations are held to within a micron for perfect matching with multiple mating punches.

The article discusses the cutting, notching or hole boring done on cold-formed steel framing that could compromise the quality of the material. Factory punch-outs are usually done to accommodate bridging members and others, such as electrical, fuel gas and plumbing elements, but cut-outs done by other trades can affect the material's strength. It also cites the Steel Stud Manufacturers Association standard concerning the location of the punch-outs.

Features the S4 punching and shearing system developed by Salvagnini and applied by RKI Inc. in manufacturing truck bodies and winches. Benefits; Improvement to the plant's safety environment; Information on the multi-press punching head of the system.

Features several punch presses for the manufacturing industry. Pivatic Punching Center for Coils and Blanks from Guilfoyle Associates; Portable presses from W. A. Whitney Co.; IMAC line of hydraulic punching machines from Comeq Inc.; EM2510NT turret punch press from Amada America Inc.

Presents several punching machines. Features of Trumatic 2020 Rotation punching machine, developed by Trumpf Inc.; Applications of 1524 Precision CNC Fabricator punching machine, developed by W.A. Whitney Co.; Capabilities of FPB-1800/3 punching machine, developed by Peddinghaus Corp.

The author reflects on the efficiency of simpler manufacturing approach, and the operation, maintenance and flexibility of the air-powered modular punching system from hydraulic equipment supplier Multicyl.

Control-Sensor Ties Enhance Flexibility Computer controls tied to electronic sensors are providing the flexibility that punching and pressing operations need to keep up with a growth in orders for small [...]

The article notes that the use of flat control and information panel has become standard across industries. It discusses laser cutting as an alternative to conventional methods as laser offer the advantages of no chipping of materials occurring in punching, no knife cleaning, no humidity as in water jet cutting, and sealed cutting edges. The article also indicates that a very high level of precision and the almost maintenance-free laser tool have prompted many companies to adopt the technology.

The article reflects on the utility of the linear feeding system to maintain product conformity and facilitate tooling set stresses. It mentions that practices have shown that die core and the punch show manifolds of durability on machines with linear feeding systems. Also presented is the brief profile of the manufacturer of steel nuts Sanshing Fastech Corp.

The article reports on the selection of the Bacher OptiFlex Post-Etch Punch by Santa Clara, California-based Harbor Electronics, according to sales administration manager Bernd Frauzem of Burkle North America's FabFour Alliance. The system was chosen for the innerlayer registration process and an advanced 8-camera system with automatic core alignment, among others. The members of the alliance include Bacher and B¨rkle Lamination and Coating Systems.

The article reports on the significance of Lenton Steel Fortress shear reinforcement system to reduce brittle punching shear failure. The system consists of a continuous flat steel strip with holes punched along its center and a unique crenulated configuration which is specifically made for each project's design requirement. It is also capable to anchor to the top tier to reduce the possibility of the induced shear cracks bypassing the shear reinforcement. It eliminates the need for column capitals and develops its yield strength over a very short length, which allows to use in thin concrete slabs.

The article evaluates the E5 Compact Express electric turret punch press with automated material handling capabilities from Maxitec.

This section offers news briefs related to metal working. New tool designs are enabling computer numerical control (CNC) punching operators to obtain greater tool life. Romax Technology and Ford are working on modules that will permit both companies to factor in design tolerances as well as manufacturing variability. A face milling system enhances productivity in aluminum milling.

Focuses on the use of Heinrich 6-SV GripMaster Vise by Belle City Metal Products to reduce the tool-maintenance time of its computer numerical control Turret Punch Presses. Uses of machine parts made by the company from stainless steel and aluminum sheets; Capital investment of the company for the vise and a manual surface grinder; Versatility of the vise.

Focuses on the processing of punches and other stamping product tools at Dayton Progress Corp. using Cincom Systems' Interactive Selling and Product Configuration solution. Statement from Randy Wissinger, vice president of finance at Dayton, about the company's products; Problems of the company with automating manufacturing processes; Reasons for the selection of Cincom Systems to provide Dayton with automation solution; Advantages of using the Cincom system.

Discusses the common accidents in the metalworking industry and how to prevent it. Causes of many product problems in the industry; Working environment in a punch press power plant; Factors that cause operator overexposure to lubricant mist in the air in the plant.

Features several forming and fabrication equipment. Magnetic Sheet Fanners from Bunting Magnetics Co.; Marking Sheet Metal Parts from Mate Precision Tooling; Sienna 1212 CNC Turret Punch Press from Strippit/LVD; Model CT370A Cold Sawing Machine from Kalamazoo Machine Tool; Robotic Welding Power Source from Lincoln Electric Co.