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Sheet Metal Lubricant Analysis
Introduction A 1990 Taguchi Study conducted by Phoenix, along with a major stamping manufacturer, found three primary sources of variation within the stamping process. These
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Understanding Die & Metal Forming Lubricants
The Role of Lubrication in Metal Forming Lubrication mainly consists of the lubricants applied at the…
THE ROLE OF REFERENCE PANEL SYSTEMS IN PROCESS CONTROL FOR SHEET METAL STAMPING
In stamping, process control is crucial for ensuring product quality and consistency. One of the key…
Common Sheet Metal Defects & Remedies in Sheet Metal Fabrication
Fabricated sheet metal products are part of everyday life, from the vehicles we drive to the…
Blanking Process for Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS)
AHSS Properties & Blank Die Standards With the continuing Government requirements to produce safer and more…
Die Maintenance & Repair: Optimizing Die Maintenance for Enhanced Productivity & Quality
Your highest priority is making customer shipments daily, which immediately prioritizes press line productivity. Your focus…
The Role of Circle Grid Analysis and Die Formability Predictions in Advanced Metal Forming
In the world of metal stamping, precision and efficiency are paramount. Engineers and manufacturers rely on…
An Introduction to Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS): Definition + Overview
What Are Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS)? Advanced high strength steels (AHSS) are stronger and more complex…
Understanding bead geometry & binder in sheet metal stamping
Sheet metal stamping is a crucial process in the manufacturing industry, enabling the creation of intricate…
Understanding process control & key process variables in stamping
WHAT IS PROCESS CONTROL? Define process control? Everyone knows what process control is, right? Let’s collect…
Blending Organizational Structures For Results
The difference between problem solving and process execution is significant, each benefiting from a specific approach to…
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Managing Through Processes
You are dedicated to being successful. You know your department’s processes ‘inside and out’. You should, after all, you designed these processes to address challenges
Blank Variation Analysis
Description As an input to the forming process, we strive to understand the impact of specific blank size and shape variables on the current forming
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The Phoenix Group Welcomes Professor Menachem Kimchi
The Phoenix Group has worked for many years with Professor Menachem Kimchi from The Ohio State University on the development of welding / joining principles
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Producing Quality Vs. Quantity: Is The Argument Dead?
In the manufacturing sector, for many years, we have heard the debate over quality vs. quantity. It usually sounds something like this: “The boss has to
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4 Pitfalls To Avoid When Working Toward Iso 9001/Iatf 16949 Compliance
If you’re in the automotive industry, chances are by now you’ve heard of IATF 16949. This is something that’s on everyone in the automotive supply chain’s
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Optimizing Your Processes: How Consulting Services Create Lasting Change
The goal of engaging with a process optimization consulting service is to drive lasting change. This won’t happen if the measures implemented by the organization
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Speed, Safety, And Loss Reduction: Why You Need Manufacturing Consulting
Running a manufacturing plant is difficult. You must manage multiple stakeholders, drive continual improvement while maintaining safety standards, and reduce losses every quarter. Consider partnering with a consulting
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A Message About Process Control To Manufacturing Leadership
The implementation of process control methods is still in the beginning stages within the traditional automotive stamping environment. Many stamping organizations struggle to maintain consistent
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Why Outsourcing A Quality Engineer May Be The Best Thing Your Company Can Do
Hiring is difficult. Hiring for highly skilled technical positions like quality engineers is even more challenging. Unless you have a great network of qualified individuals, you’ll