Machine for bending metal products (B) includes a drawing unit (11) configured to feed at least one metal product (B) along an axis of feed (D) and toward a bending unit (12) and a shearing unit (14) configured to shear the metal product (B). The bending unit (12) is mounted on a translating platform (13) able to be translated in a direction of translation (T) transverse to the axis of feed (D), and at least one part of the shearing unit (14) is mounted on the translating platform.

A die adjustment mechanism, includes a base, the base is provided with a die that can apply pressure on the workpiece. The die includes multiple modules arranged sequentially and capable of sliding laterally relative to the base. The base is further provided with a slide rest/slide rests capable of sliding laterally relative to the base. Each slide rest is provided with a shifting fork which can be clamped with a module or can be clamped between two adjacent modules. Each slide rest is provided with a drive component capable of driving the shifting fork to be clamped with the module or be clamped between the two adjacent modules. Using this mechanism, bending and pressing of multiple sides of the metal plate can be completed by the same machine and the production efficiency is greatly improved.

A method for fabricating a segmented electrode is provided. The method includes performing a series of progressive die stamping operations on a foil sheet of material to form an initial electrode, and removing portions of the initial electrode using a centerless grinding process to form a segmented electrode including a plurality of circumferentially spaced contacts.

A controlled thermal coefficient product manufacturing system and method is disclosed. The disclosed product relates to the manufacture of metallic material product (MMP) having a thermal expansion coefficient (TEC) in a predetermined range. The disclosed system and method provides for a first material deformation (FMD) of the MMP that comprises at least some of a first material phase (FMP) wherein the FMP comprises martensite randomly oriented and a first thermal expansion coefficient (FTC). In response to the FMD at least some of the FMP is oriented in at least one predetermined orientation. Subsequent to deformation, the MMP comprises a second thermal expansion coefficient (STC) that is within a predetermined range and wherein the thermal expansion of the MMP is in at least one predetermined direction. The MMP may be comprised of a second material phase (SMP) that may or may not transform to the FMP in response to the FMD.

Methods and systems for laser cutting of components are disclosed herein. Examples are specifically suited for laser cutting relatively large components of e.g. a vehicle framework such as a unitary side panel of a vehicle door. Multiple robots may perform laser cutting operations substantially simultaneously.

A method for producing dimensionally highly accurate sheet-metal components is provided. A blank is formed to a preformed part, wherein the preformed part in the cross section at least in regions has an excess developed length. The preformed part is calibrated in regions to a calibrated part while at least in regions using the excess developed length of the cross section of the preformed part, wherein the preformed edges of the preformed part during the calibrating are at least in regions disposed so as to be free of any form-fit. The calibrated part is trimmed at least in regions after the calibrating, in order for the sheet-metal component (60) to be produced. A device for producing dimensionally highly accurate sheet-metal components is moreover described.

A method of manufacturing a guard element is configured to be used in a hair-cutting unit and which is of a design including a shaving track with hair-entry apertures where the shaving track has a thickness profile with at least one thickness value. According to the manufacturing method, a sheet is proviced, and the thickness profile of the shaving track according to the design of the guard element is realized in the sheet at a position where the shaving track is to be formed. Subsequently, material is removed from the sheet at the position where the shaving track is to be formed so as to create the hair-entry apertures.

To provide a drawing-out tool for sheet metal which is less in failure and excellent in the durability and has excellent handling property by evading generation of trouble in an electric system by shielding dust, metal dust, soil dust or the like from mingling in or attaching to the electric system. The drawing-out tool for sheet metal comprises a center shaft (22); a first operation means (20) provided with a bit (25) arranged to an apex part of the center shaft; a second operation means (30) for pulling-up the first operation means; and an energization mechanism (100) for supplying electric current to the bit are provided. The housing (10) for accommodating the illumination unit (70) and the illumination unit for illuminating a sheet metal surface accommodated in the housing are included.

A soil reinforcing element and method of manufacturing for use in a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) structure. A smooth metal strip is fabricated into a soil reinforcing element that is manufactured from stock pulled from a coil, the surface of the strip surface is manipulated using the technique of cold forming. Where the manipulated surface is optimized to consist of a peak and a valley to increase the pullout resistance when embedded in an earthen formation involving a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) structure.

A connection between metal studs and bridging members using a separate light gauge bridging connector with longitudinally-offset interface notches.