Contract Manufacturing for Tube Bending
Unlock the potential of contract manufacturing for tube bending with our beginner's guide. Learn how this model can save costs, provide expert assistance, and offer unmatched flexibility for your projects. Discover the steps to get started and overcome common challenges, ensuring your venture into contract manufacturing leads to success.
Material Selection: Beyond the Bend in Tube Fabrication
Material selection in metal tube bending is a crucial factor that affects everything from mechanical properties to corrosion resistance, making it essential for industries spanning from furniture design to vehicles.
Ensuring Precision Bent Parts: Romer Arm & Bend Check Fixtures
In the realm of precision manufacturing, the quality of bent parts is paramount across industries like aerospace and automotive. Learn how the Romer Arm and Bend Check Fixtures boost precision and efficiency in manufacturing. Discover when to use each method and how they can work together to guarantee top-notch results.
Right-Hand, Left-Hand, and Multi-Stack Bending: Transforming Metal Tubes with Precision
Right hand, left hand, multi-stack bending of metal tubes is a crucial technique in various industries, enabling the creation of complex and customized components. Mastering this art requires a deep understanding of the process, proper tooling, and precise techniques.
Role of Robotics in Manufacturing, Part 2
Robotics has transformed the manufacturing industry, offering a wide range of benefits to manufacturers worldwide. From automation and precision to safety and flexibility, robots play a vital role in enhancing productivity and efficiency.
The Role of Robotics in Manufacturing
Robotics in manufacturing offers numerous benefits, including increased productivity, improved quality, enhanced safety and more. As technology advances further, robotics is likely to continue playing a pivotal role in transforming and shaping the future of manufacturing. Contact Leonhardt Manufacturing today to learn more about our robotic welding capabilities and how we can help you with your next project.
Welding 101: The different types of welding
Did you know that historians believe the ancient Egyptians developed the earliest forms of welding around 4000 BCE? But it wasn’t until the 18th century that welding really skyrocketed due to the Industrial Revolution. Today, there are several types of welding for various experience levels and applications. Keep reading to find out more. MIG Welding When starting out, welders typically begin with MIG welding since it is considered one of the easiest types to learn.
Why does beautifully made decorative tubing matter?
Tubular steel is used in a variety of industries, including furniture, transportation, medical device, power sports, recreation and industrial just to name a few. It can be beautiful and decorative, simple and functional, or anywhere in between. Decorative tubing, often called ornamental tubing, is purely decorative and not suitable for pipeline applications where fluids are being transported.
What is poor tooling costing you?
Continuing with our Tooling Blog Series, have you thought about the potential consequences to your project when it comes to poor-quality tooling? Late deliveries? Line stoppage? Good tool design will also take into account the need to adjust for: Part-to-part variation, Future design changes, Material and process tolerances, Ergonomics - the human factor
How will my tooling be certified, calibrated and maintained?
The next topic in our tooling blog series addresses maintenance. How will your supplier do the initial buy-off and ongoing maintenance of your tools? Some things to consider: Do they have a formal process for certifying new tools and doing an initial run-off? PPAP, Gage R&R, capability studies In the case of inspection fixtures, does the supplier have an ongoing calibration process?