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Can’t Find Skilled Die Makers? You Better Find Process Discipline!
There is currently a labor and skills shortage in the tool and die trade which will impact the future of manufacturing. Like many disciplines, even
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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…
"What did you say?" Listening To The Voice Of The System In Context
A recent experience from the field. A machine operator sets up her process. A variety of…
Beware High Tech Sirens In Manufacturing
Phoenix Systems is joined by an unlimited number of manufacturing experts training for statistical literacy and process…
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The Value Of The Rapid Plant Assessment Process
LEARN WHY THE RPA PROCESS IS USED SO FREQUENTLY BY TOP MANUFACTURERS AROUND THE GLOBE WHAT IS THE RAPID PLANT ASSESSMENT PROCESS? The Rapid Plant
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How The Manufacturing Industry Can Manage Challenges Brought On By Trade Tariffs
HOW THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY CAN MANAGE CHALLENGES BROUGHT ON BY TRADE TARIFFS WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS FOR DEALING WITH TRADE TARIFFS? If you work in
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Tool And Die Spend Is On A 2 Year Decline. What Does That Mean For Your Company?
In 2020, the automotive tooling spend is almost one-third below the total from 2019. What does this mean? For starters, one of the main reasons
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George Coates Speaks At The Beva Conference
George Coates Mar 9, 2021 11:32:10 AM Tuesday, February 16th at 3:30pm EST, George Coates will be speaking at the Battery Electric Vehicle Architectures conference.
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The Gap Between Knowing And Doing
You’ve paid for training. Your team members have read a variety of management books on all of the latest processes. Your recruitment has landed highly
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Hot Stamping, A New Automotive Process?
Heating a piece of metal until it glows cherry red and while still hot, forming it into a usable shape isn’t new. Hot forging existed
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Process Control
For nearly 30 years The Phoenix Group has been the Conscience professing that to get consistent part quality and problem free set and run die
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Understanding and Optimizing Formability Analysis in Material Engineering
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
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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