Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - (Page 39)

Wire Handling Roundup quick-opening levers that allow for quick opening and closing of the rollers during wire changes without changing the settings. This product line is available in single and double-plane versions with a minimum of five and a maximum of 13 rollers per plane. Material diameters range from 0.001" to 0.6". Depending on customer requirements, all models can be supplied with partially adjustable rollers or with individually adjustable top and bottom rollers. “Straighteners can be fitted with standard V-grooved Wire handling equipment offered by CEMANCO. or U-grooved roller bearings, or for higher loads or speed, with a grooved hardened steel/tungsten carbide sleeve with two bearings. “Also offered are hydraulic and hand-operated wire, rod and wire rope cutters either in cordless, 120-V or heavy-duty versions for up to 2" and cable up to 6.3" diameter.” www.cemanco.com Semi-Automatic Straighteners Offer Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities Bob Flower of Witels Albert USA Ltd., Oxford, MD, USA, says, “From a global perspective, companies that compete with each other face similar constraints with identical variables. But there can be local differences that affect the variables such as labor, energy and raw material costs. A number of differentiation strategies are available, based on advanced product manufacturing methods and can help offset the disadvantages. Some of their characteristic features are: •Availability of process and setup data before the process begins. •Accurate, fast and reliable verification of setup data. •Ability to produce customer-specific products Manufacturers of a Full Line of Threading Dies Cylindrical • Flat • Planetary • Knurling • Grooving Two week delivery for popular sizes of the following products: A/AB • Constant Root • Plastite® • Type B • CA • TAPTITE® MAThread® thread rolling dies now available with two week delivery. Contact Customer Service at: Tel 800-533-1300 • Fax 216-267-3356 Plastite® and TAPTITE® are Registered Trademarks of REMINC. MAThread® is a Registred Trademark of MAThread Inc. 5565 Venture Drive • Unit D • Parma • Ohio 44130 Toll Free: 800.533.1300 • Fax: 216.267.3356 www.sterlingdie.com December 2007/Fastener Technology International 39 http://www.cemanco.com http://www.sterlingdie.com http://www.sterlingdie.com

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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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