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 exchanges, standardization and control of…
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 exchanges, standardization and control of…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
A body-side Outer develops a split in the C-pillar and header intersection area. In a frantic move to eliminate the split someone adjusts the equalizers on the inner binder or…
So much of being successful forming sheet metal products is related to seeing the 'invisible'; knowing how material moves during the forming process. We're continually on the lookout for tools…
For organizations who are completing or have completed their quality management system transition to the current ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 standards, you are well aware by now that RISK takes center-stage…