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Hot Upset Riveting

Hot Upset Riveting

Hot upset riveting combines electrical current with pressure and time to compress and expand a boss or rivet to a desired diameter and shape
Jacob Sponsler
January 7, 2019
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Hot upset riveting is a permanent forming and fastening process that uses precision heat and pressure to form hardened workpieces. This process achieves maximum hole-fill, creating a robust joint. Depending on the part requirements, the result can be a fixed or movable joint assembly.
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Grippers for Large Parts

Grippers for Large Parts

Bulkier payloads are spurring demand for heavy-duty grippers.
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Austin Weber
December 11, 2018
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Today, robots are capable of handling much larger and heavier payloads than in the past. Those applications require robust grippers that are up to the task.
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Marking Metal Parts

Marking Metal Parts With Precision

Manufacturers have several options for precisely marking metal parts.
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Jim Camillo
August 6, 2018
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Manufacturers often need to mark different types of metal parts. Some of these parts may require several complex codes, while others need just a few simple numbers. In every case, though, the markings need to be permanent, regardless of part size.
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GE Stays on Track by Rebuilding Locomotives

GE Stays on Track by Rebuilding Locomotives

Flexible assembly lines turn tired workhorses into modern machines
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Austin Weber
August 1, 2018
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In the Chicagoland area, the home of ASSEMBLY Magazine for the past 60 years, freight trains are a daily fact of life. It's hard to drive anywhere without encountering at least one long train with numerous cars pulled by powerful locomotives.
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