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154 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK LAURENCE CLAUS HOT FORGING FASTENERS from page 96 FIGURE 3: COMPLETED STRUCTURAL NUTS EMERGING FROM THE HOT HEADER The Process The process can be split into two different categories; high speed and lower speed. The high speed processes are pretty close in comparison with cold heading, utilizing continuous raw material coils, automated feeding, and high speed equipment. The result is a process producing high part yields. They may utilize a simple approach of adding heat with an induction coil to just a selected portion of the raw material wire prior to the blank being cut-off (Figure 1) or utilize a more sophisticated approach of heating the entire raw material wire section just prior to cut-off and carefully controlling the temperature across all the die stations (Figure 2). Even though parts now have the benefit of heat, machine size is still a limiting factor as heat does not infinitely expand the machine capabilities and most machines are capable of producing only marginally larger parts than what can be produced in cold forming. These processes, however, are well suited for high volume structural nuts, special high volume engineered components, and standard titanium fasteners (Figure 3). Almost all parts larger than 1 ½” in diameter or very long in length utilize a lower speed process. In these instances the blank is prepared from bars cut to discrete lengths. Each blank is cut to length using a power shear or a metal cutting band saw. All the blanks needed to fulfill the order are normally cut and staged prior to forming. The next step is to get heat into the part where it is needed. Unlike cold forming, where many geometry changes may be taking place, when hot forming large parts normally only a head or other unique feature is formed. This means that only a selected area of the part (typically one end only) needs to be heated. This is accomplished with the operator placing that end of the blank into an induction coil or a small forge to heat up the area in interest. The operators will usually time or measure temperature to establish that the desired temperature has been reached. Depending on the length and geometry of the part, the operator will grab the unheated end with their hands or a set of tongs or crane and quickly transfer the blank to the forming press. These presses may be set-up vertically or horizontally. Once introduced to the die, the press is cycled, striking the part and forming the shape that is in the die (Figure 4). FIGURE 4: HOT FORMED PART BEING REMOVED FROM THE DIE CONTINUED ON PAGE 180
THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 155 Lindfast Solutions Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Darlene Collis to the role of Vice President of Quality for LindFast Solutions Group (LSG) effective immediately. Darlene has most recently been serving as the Quality Manager at Solution Industries. Her prior experience also includes key roles at Allegheny Coatings, NOF Metal Coatings North America, and Curtis Metal Finishing Company. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University. Darlene has a wealth of knowledge and 23 years of experience with fasteners in various quality, plating, coatings, and sales roles. She has successfully led the Solution Industries team through the AS9100 and ISO 9001 accreditation process over the last three years. She is also a long standing member of the ASTM F16 Fastener Committee and has recently joined the B08 Metallic and Inorganic Coatings standards committee. We are very excited to have Darlene leverage all she has accomplished at Solution and her incredible skillset to the broader LindFast team. We are confident her leadership and efforts will continue to help drive exceptional growth for LSG and be a critical component of our value proposition to all of our customers. LindFast provides an important link in the fastener supply chain by offering a deep inventory as a “virtual warehouse” of approximately 130,000 low volume, slow moving SKUs that distribution customers need quickly but are noneconomical to inventory and source ourselves. In addition LindFast provides our distribution customers a range of value-added services such as break bulk, packaging, kitting, plating, coating, and guaranteed stock programs, among others. For more information, contact Lindfast Solutions Groups at 2950 100th Court NE, Blaine, MN 55449. Tel: 1-800-328-2430, Email: sales@lindfastgrp. com or visit them online at www.lindfastgrp.com.
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