Erin Fankhauser | Toledo Metal Spinning Company

Chamber of Commerce top 100 U.S. Small Businesses

U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO—100 list celebrates 100 businesses driving growth and innovation in their communities and around the world TOLEDO, Ohio – September 5, 2024 – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO—, its award-winning digital platform for small businesses, today announced Toledo Metal Spinning Company was awarded a coveted spot for the CO—100: America’s Top […]

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What is Weld Distortion?

Rolled and Welded Cylinders / By Erin Fankhauser

What is Weld Distortion? Weld Distortion is the deformation or misalignment of metal components caused by the expansion and contraction of the weld metal and base metal during welding process. This occurs accidentally, and there are many techniques to avoid distorting the metal throughout the welding process. Weld Distortion occurs when an incorrect amount of

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The Difference of Rolling and Bending Metal

Food Processing, Heavy Industry, Marine, Medical/Pharmaceutical, Plastics, Rolled and Welded Cylinders / By Erin Fankhauser

What is the Difference Between Bending and Rolling Metal? What is the difference between bending and rolling a metal sheet? At Toledo Metal Spinning, when we fabricate our cylindrical tanks and tubes, we use the process of roll bending. Roll Bending Also known as angle bending or plate rolling, this is the process of bending

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The Draw Ratio

Bulk Handling, Deep Drawing, Food Processing, Heavy Industry, Marine, Medical/Pharmaceutical, Plastics, Transportation / By Erin Fankhauser

Clarifying Elements to the Deep Draw Design Process – The Draw Ratio When it comes to tool design, the most important formula is The Draw Ratio, also known as Limiting Draw Ratio (LDR). The formula is: LDR = D / d D = blank diameter d = cup ID or punch diameter This ratio shows

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All You Need to Know About Planishing

Rolled and Welded Cylinders / By Erin Fankhauser

The Planishing Process What is the process of planishing? Planishing is a highly effective technique used to reduce weld build-up and enhance the surface finish of welded areas. Planishing is Effective on a Range of Materials Planishing is a very popular process because of the variability of materials that it can handle. At Toledo Metal

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