Fourslide in the News

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Word about the benefits of the Fourslide manufacturing process is spreading – check out what these publications had to say about Fourslide Spring & Stamping:

Is Your Part a Fourslide Part?

Manufacturers are slashing part cost, speeding product delivery, and streamlining quality assurance with an integrated stamping and forming operation called fourslide. Find out how two companies cut their costs and improved their part quality by utilizing the fourslide manufacturing process. [ Read more | Download PDF (175k) ]

Design-2-Part: October 2007 Metal Forming Magazine - August 2007 NTMA Record - May/June 2007 American Tool, Die & Stamping News - May 2007
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Fourslide Isn't Just for Formed Parts Anymore

For "straight stamping" jobs under one million parts and 25 tons, an integrated stamping and forming operation called fourslide is proving more cost effective than power press machines. Find out how a plastic injection molder and a dental material manufacturer benefited from the fourslide manufacturing process. [ Read more | Download PDF (105k) ]

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Six Critical Criteria for Making the Move to Fourslide

Named for the four tool slides that perform stamping and forming operations, the fourslide process offers several benefits over the traditional power press when it comes to making parts. Among its advantages: the cost-effective manufacturing of complicated forms, reduced production expenses, speedier product delivery and wide latitude to modify forms without a steep monetary penalty. Yet, just as you would never show up to a gunfight with a knife, neither can a process like fourslide excel within power press' proven milieu. The following considerations can help any engineer determine when to exercise this additional manufacturing option. [ Read more | Download PDF (485k) ]

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Electronic Communications Make Or Break the Game

CoachComm began as one individual assisting coaching staffs with sideline communications, and has now evolved to providing equipment to nearly every college-level team. That essential reliability stems from each and every component making up the headsets and accessories. For example, for parts such as battery contacts and belt clips, they knew they needed hardy components provided in a cost-effective manner. [ Read more | Download PDF (115k) ]

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Creator of Alarm System for Boating Safety Avoids Going Overboard on Manufacturing Startup Expenses

What conscientious manufacturer doesn't undertake much planning before its new product begins its maiden voyage into the commercial marketplace? But while much of the planning emphasis often falls mainly on the design process and even marketing, too little gets placed on the actual manufacturing of the product, to the great detriment of the project budget. Yet, one small company managed to trim its cost for making a part by tenfold, simply by opting for a more economical manufacturing process and consulting with the part vendor. The collaboration also netted a lower per-piece cost for the part, despite revisions. The experience presents a model that other manufacturers of any size can follow whenever introducing a new product. [ Read more | Download PDF (75k) ]

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