Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - (Page 3)

December 2007/January 2008 Table of Contents Vol. XXX, No. 6 Feature Articles 15 5S – Turbocharged Lean House Cleaning: Principles and Practices for Creating an Efficient Workspace Michael Coyne - Inside the Lean House column. 19 Mechanical Properties – Part 7: Strength & Ductility in Bending Dr. Roger N. Wright - Metallurgical Reminders column. 20 FTI Technical Achievement Awards — Class of 2007 Vacuum arc remelt (VAR) system 26 Third Annual Fastener Technology International Technical Achievement Awards, given out annually to fastener industry individuals for major technical developments related to equipment, materials or accessories for making precision formed fastener products. 24 The Heat Treatment of Fasteners — Practice Daniel H. Herring/Richard D. Sisson, Jr. - Past articles in this series have talked about what heat treating is, why we do it and the theory behind it. In installment three, we discuss how it is done. Dedicated to producing the highest quality in-line wire drawing equipment and related accessories LEADING THE WAY IN WIRE PROCESSINGMelt Shop Provides More Efficient Titanium Wire & Rod Production 26 EQUIPMENT Jessica Scott - Company’s new titanium melting capability answers the need to recycle and provides a hedge against an expected capacity shortage. Drawing Technology Inc. PROACTIVE DESIGNS Friction screw testing machine 34 1550 Elmwood Rd. 29 Spotlight On Simulation Rockford, IL 61103 USA Tel: +1 Thanks to the PC Michael McNulty -815 877 5133 • Fax: +1 815 877 3627and improved software, simulation of complex forming Email: sales@drawingtechnology.com processes is nowwww.drawingtechnology.com production applications in fastener plants of all sizes. practical for daily 30 Comparing Preparation and Calibration Techniques STANDARD 3-YEAR WARRANTY for Ultrasonic Bolt Tension Measurement – Part 2 Dave Archer - The final part of the examination of bolt preparation/calibration for ultrasonic bolt measurement. It covers calibration linearity, repeatability and tension measurement error. 34 Future-Oriented Testing Equipment EASY & SAFE academia TO OPERATE Dipl.-Ing. Marc Bohr - A cooperative team spirit between employees, the industry and results in equipment that is one step ahead of today’s technology. 36 Wire Handling Roundup FTI Editors - Suppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art in wire handling equipment. In-line wire drawing system 37 44 What’s Happening at the IFI? Joe Greenslade - IFI Update column. 48 Education & Training in 2008 ColdForming April 29-30, 2008, Independence, OH, USA at IFI Michael McNulty - In 2008, two Fastener Technology International workshop courses will be held at IFI headquarters. Both are of value to manufacturers, distributors, users and industry suppliers. Fastener Treatment May 1, 2008, Independence, OH, USA at IFI 49 Fastener Focus News and technology for distributors, importers, reps, OEMs and users. Fastener Focus cover image: Rotor Clip Co., Inc. Fastener workshops 48 Thread forming fasteners 78 Quality Checks on Retaining Rings: Your Recipe for Success 66 Straight From The Show: NIFS/WEST 68 Spotlight on Plastic Fasteners 73 Competence in Stainless Steel 74 Pick More Orders in Less Time With Slotting 76 New Fastener, Drive Systems & Insert Join a Proven Product Line 78 ASTM Update on Fastener Test Methods – The Bolt Doctor column 80 February 2008 Issue Departments Editorial 6 Calendar 8 Industry News 10 Corporate News 16 Advertisers’ Index 85 Product Showcases Machinery 46 Quality 47 Classified Advertisements 87 Editorial Index 88 Top Products of 2007 wire 2008 Preview FASTTEC Preview Roundup: Testing Services & Labs Spotlight: Heat Treating Fastener Focus Spotlight: Aerospace Fasteners 3 December 2007/Fastener Technology International

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Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 Contents Editorial Calendar Industry News 5S – Turbocharged Lean House Cleaning: Principles and Practices for Creating an Efficient Workspace Corporate News Mechanical Properties – Part 7: Strength & Ductility in Bending FTI Technical Achievement Awards — Class of 2007 The Heat Treatment of Fasteners — Practice Melt Shop Provides More Efficient Titanium Wire & Rod Production Spotlight On Simulation Comparing Preparation and Calibration Techniques for Ultrasonic Bolt Tension Measurement – Part 2 Future-Oriented Testing Equipment Wire Handling Roundup What’s Happening at the IFI? Product Showcases Machinery Product Showcases Quality Education & Training in 2008 Fastener Focus Quality Checks on Retaining Rings: Your Recipe for Success Straight From The Show: NIFS/WEST Spotlight on Plastic Fasteners Competence in Stainless Steel Pick More Orders in Less Time With Slotting New Fastener, Drive Systems & Insert Join a Proven Product Line ASTM Update on Fastener Test Methods – The Bolt Doctor Column Advertisers’ Index Classified Advertisements Editorial Index

Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008

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