Great Steel Design Problems

Posted by stephens on May 11, 2010 in Events, Rants | 4 comments

Before I start blogging on the takeaways I got from individual presentations at the Great Designs in Steel 2010 event last week, I would first like to share some high level thoughts on the topic. The overall theme was this: future automobile designs must be stronger for Federal safety requirements and lighter to meet CAFE demands. To meet these objectives and...

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Good to See My Faithful Friends

Posted by stephens on May 5, 2010 in Events | 6 comments

Today was the annual Great Designs in Steel 2010 event. I have much to say about this day long event in a day or two … It was fun seeing my faithful friends and fans of my former MetalForming magazine column and this blog. I genuinely had a great time chatting with everyone. In particular, I have been thinking of my old pal Gary. Much to my surprise, he...

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Have A Drink On Me

Posted by stephens on May 4, 2010 in Events, Tips & Techniques | 2 comments

Today is Cinco de Mayo Eve – like New Year’s Eve. The weather in the midwest is fabulous. I have visions of double vision. Laying back in a lounge chair with a drink in my hand; soaking up the sun. If you are working way too hard or are having a difficult time focusing on work because you have been working too hard, then have a drink on me. Tell your...

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Solids Works

Posted by stephens on May 1, 2010 in Automated Transactions, Tips & Techniques | 6 comments

I have been experimenting, developing, testing, and using solid modeling technology since 1989. If you are not using parametric and associative solid modeling to engineer dies, then you are not really playing at the same level in the same game as the rest of us. An acquaintance of mine, Ray Proeber, is a huge solid modeling evangelist for die design. Check out...

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Great Designs in Steel 2010

Posted by stephens on Apr 29, 2010 in Events | 0 comments

There is an interesting event in Livonia, Michigan next week on Wednesday, May 5. This is a Cinco De Mayo pre-celebration event called Great Designs in Steel 2010 hosted by the American Iron and Steel Institute. Click here to learn more. Click here to register. See you all...

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