Shearing related articles

There are 5 articles related to shearing.

Getting control of your cut-to-length line: How to select the most suitable drive and controller 

There are many factors to consider when selecting a drive and control system for a cut-to-length line. After choosing the line, you need to choose the drive, calculate the load inertia, calculate the feeder speed, and choose a motion controller.
By: Martin Marincic, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 7/11/02
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Cutting structural steel to length; The sheer facts of shear tooling and processes 

This article discusses the tooling and shearing processes used for cutting structural steel elements. It mentions the materials and heat-treating processes used to manufacture the knives (tooling) and two different shearing processes - - single-cut and double-cut. It also discusses the challenges pr...
By: Tom Boyer, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 2/28/02
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Analyzing shear features: Basic knowledge can impact productivity, safety 5 Star Article 

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By: Stephen A. Lazinsky, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 7/26/01
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Material Handling on Squaring Shears: Aiding productivity by making the operator's job easier 

Proper material handling equipment in front of and in back of utmost importance to your operation. Its impact on operator comfort and safety should not be minimized.
By: Rod Stouder, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 6/13/01
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8 ways to keep your shear in top shape 

Improving uptime and reducing maintenance when using shears for high production could mean following a few key steps.
By: Robert Kotynski, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 4/10/01
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