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Understanding process control & key process variables in stamping
WHAT IS PROCESS CONTROL? Define process control? Everyone knows what process control is, right? Let’s collect some data. A quick spin around the internet reveals
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Webinar Recap: The Importance of Die Maintenance & Process Control in Metal Stamping
Metal stamping is a precise and complex process, especially in industries where formed parts need to…
Understanding Lean Manufacturing Principles
In today’s fast-paced and competitive manufacturing environment, the need for efficient, waste-reducing practices is more critical…
Understanding Die & Metal Forming Lubricants
The Role of Lubrication in Metal Forming Lubrication mainly consists of the lubricants applied at the…
THE ROLE OF REFERENCE PANEL SYSTEMS IN PROCESS CONTROL FOR SHEET METAL STAMPING
In stamping, process control is crucial for ensuring product quality and consistency. One of the key…
Common Sheet Metal Defects & Remedies in Sheet Metal Fabrication
Fabricated sheet metal products are part of everyday life, from the vehicles we drive to the…
Blanking Process for Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS)
AHSS Properties & Blank Die Standards With the continuing Government requirements to produce safer and more…
Die Maintenance & Repair: Optimizing Die Maintenance for Enhanced Productivity & Quality
Your highest priority is making customer shipments daily, which immediately prioritizes press line productivity. Your focus…
The Role of Circle Grid Analysis and Die Formability Predictions in Advanced Metal Forming
In the world of metal stamping, precision and efficiency are paramount. Engineers and manufacturers rely on…
An Introduction to Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS): Definition + Overview
What Are Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS)? Advanced high strength steels (AHSS) are stronger and more complex…
Understanding bead geometry & binder in sheet metal stamping
Sheet metal stamping is a crucial process in the manufacturing industry, enabling the creation of intricate…
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Die manufacturing: Definition, types, & the die making process
Die manufacturing can be a complicated and expensive process. The following information created by our industry experts at The Phoenix Group will help give some
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You’ve seen street artists draw caricatures. They exaggerate someone’s characteristics for humorous effect. The characteristic is true, but the exaggeration creates a false impression, or
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The Purpose of Strain Analysis. Strain verification or problem resolution?
Prior to the creation of Computer Die Design, Strain Analysis aided in building robustness into the stamping process. To perform strain analysis, technicians first etch
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QMS Consulting
INTRODUCTION The Phoenix Group was contacted by a major midwestern automotive supplier to assist with IATF16949 compliance issues at two facilities. Challenges Client’s IATF Certification
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Metal suppliers
The Phoenix Group integrates with various metal suppliers in their customer plans to drive cost savings, provide outstanding customer service, and solve issues as they arise in real-time.
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Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company Leverages the Experience of The Phoenix Group to Drive a 75% Reduction in Die Draw Downtime Per Month
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Blending Organizational Structures For Results
The difference between problem solving and process execution is significant, each benefiting from a specific approach to organizing the workforce. Here Bill Shinskey explores the notion
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“What did you say?” Listening To The Voice Of The System In Context
A recent experience from the field. A machine operator sets up her process. A variety of inputs and variables are set to create widgets. In
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Beware High Tech Sirens In Manufacturing
Phoenix Systems is joined by an unlimited number of manufacturing experts training for statistical literacy and process control implementation. Phoenix Services, the W. Edwards Deming Institute®, and Harbour Consulting are three