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THE QUEST FOR FIRST HIT PASS OUTCOMES

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Excerpted from a pre-release publication tentatively titled “Brickwalls and Barricades: The Quest for Flawless Execution of First Hit Pass Outcomes”, this article introduces actual case studies to showcase the ability to avoid forming defect failures at the stamping press through disciplined execution of the simulation and die build with proven tradecraft and capable craftsmanship. A prominent automotive seating company built a progressive die for a safety-critical stamping. Crash tests with actual stampings verified the occupant would not survive a front-end collision because edge cracks separated the seat from the vehicle. An iconic home appliance company built transfer dies with draw…
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Used car buying guide: Mercedes 190E Cosworth

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If you ever get the chance to drive or own one, don’t hesitate. You won’t be disappointed. What we said then4 January 1989: “The 2.5’s substantially shorter in-gear times reflect the power gain over the 2.3, setting it hot on the heels of rivals like the BMW M3 and Audi Quattro. Low-end torque is improved, but the smooth, free-revving engine still works best over 4000rpm. Brakes are powerful. It’s highly responsive but not nervous. The car has extraordinary chassis balance inherited from the 2.3. The limits of grip are high and progressive oversteer is easily countered. Body control is…
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Used car brands that have lost the most value in 2023

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Used car prices are still elevated, but there are signs that the market is finally cooling. CarGurus’ used car price index shows that the average used pricing for most brands has fallen over the last year, with some seeing double-digit percentage drops. Tesla, which has reduced its new vehicle pricing several times in recent months, led to a charge with an almost 27 percent drop in used pricing year-over-year. The top 10 list:Tesla: -26.95% Wagoneers: -18.42% Fiats: -14.05% Jaguars: -13.47% Scions: -13.02% Land Rovers: -10.62% Infinity: -9.89% Subaru: -9.41% Alfa Romeo: -9.36% Nissan: -8.91%Some of the numbers are…
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Join the AutoForm Global Webinar: Smart Engineering Enabling Smart Production at Volvo Cars, May 11, 2023

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The quest for “Zero Production Failures” has been a focus of many automotive part producers for the past years – suppliers and OEM’s alike. High output and high cost efficiency are crucial to keep the pace and compete at high levels. Smart Production can be a means to accomplish the mission as long as the term “Smart” implies the adoption of a production control system capable of predicting and preventing failures. But prediction does not automatically imply prevention. In order to build the foundations for the smart factory to stand up to, the process engineering work must be as “smart”…
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