Read more about the article Understanding and Optimizing Formability Analysis in Material Engineering
Phoenix Group expert analyzing sheet metal stamping key parts of the formability system

Understanding and Optimizing Formability Analysis in Material Engineering

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w4fRnB3IlU Formability analysis is a crucial aspect of material engineering, especially in industries like automotive manufacturing. This process involves various techniques such as circle grid analysis and thickness strain analysis,…

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Read more about the article Local Formability
Phoenix Group local formability key indicators helped to determine changes in trim breakage and good trim steel

Local Formability

In the past, Die makers would review the trim or cut edge for signs of increased work hardening during the cutting processes. They would examine the sheet metal for burr…

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Read more about the article Line Segments And Die Design Basics
Phoenix Group line segments and die design basics vertical press motion is transformed, by the die geometry, into horizontal and angular forces within a sheet metal blank, creating stresses within that blank

Line Segments And Die Design Basics

The value added by a stamping operation, is to create distortions with a Sheet metal component commonly referred to as “Part Shape”. The vertical press motion is transformed, by the…

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Read more about the article COMMON TREATMENTS & COATINGS TO IMPROVE TOOL LIFE: ION NITRIDING, PVD & CVD DIE COATINGS
Phoenix Group expert working on Ion Nitriding Surface Treatment surface treatment still allows Tool and Die makers the ability to work the punch, cavity and/or binder surfaces to improve a surface condition

COMMON TREATMENTS & COATINGS TO IMPROVE TOOL LIFE: ION NITRIDING, PVD & CVD DIE COATINGS

Many stamping organizations are shifting away from the standard practice of Chroming their dies for improved life and surface quality. As opposed to surface bonding associated with the Chroming process,…

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Read more about the article Die Formability Predictions Compared To Hard Tool Tryout Results
Engineering software packages have allowed for better predictions of the formability reality of the forming software performs finite element analysis on different materials and manufacturing processesprocesses

Die Formability Predictions Compared To Hard Tool Tryout Results

The use of Computer-aided Design (CAD) and Simulation software have been around for a while now. Continuous improvement of these engineering software packages have allowed for better predictions of the…

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Read more about the article Civil Affairs Battalion
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Civil Affairs Battalion

The 418th Civil Affairs Battalion was facing numerous issues with its processes that limited its ability to execute on its mission. An engagement with The Phoenix Group gave the Battalion the ability to challenge the existing framework and make changes to increase operational efficiency.The net gain was as follows:

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General Motors

The Phoenix Group Helps GM Drive 50% Reduction in Scrap & 35% Throughput Improvement Introduction General Motors is a global automotive company united by a single purpose: to earn customers…

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