Many auto parts need wires that are bent into certain shapes. There’s an art to bending wire. The wire needs to be bent beyond its yield strength, but within its tensile strength. In other words, the wire needs to be bent to achieve the desired angle without breaking it or letting it rebound back to its original shape. There are several different ways to achieve this:
Read More…In November 2020, Mexico passed a new federal law that gave businesses more protection when it comes to industrial property rights.
The law is called Federal Law for Protection of the Industrial Property (IPPL or the new IP Law). Mexico enacted the law on July 1, 2020 as a result of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The law took effect on November 5, 2020. The new law replaced the Mexican Industrial Property Law (from 1994).
If you run a US or Canadian company that needs manufacturing help, you may be tempted to source production in Asia. The costs of manufacturing in Asia aren’t always the lowest (in fact, Mexican manufacturing is often the least expensive option for North American companies). Still, there are established manufacturers in Asia that deliver quality and value.
Read More…Hydroformed bellows are an important component in many automotive parts. If you’ve ever wondered why bellows are necessary in some tubes, and how hydroformed bellows worked, you came to the right place.
Read More…Mexico is home to many manufacturers with tube hydroforming capabilities, and some meet your product’s requirements better than others. Are you looking to contract with a tube hydroforming company? Do you need bellow tubes that are flexible, thin walled yet strong, and able transport fluid or gas? You’ll get a lot of value with the right partner in Mexico. This post provides an overview of why using a tube hydroforming manufacturer in Mexico is beneficial.
Read More…When automakers look for a place to build their factories, what do they look for? Three important things:
At Intran, we offer bellowed tube hydroforming along with many other manufacturing services. Bellowed tube hydroforming is the ideal way to make hollow tubes. The hydroforming process ensures consistent wall thickness and dimensional tolerances. This is quite important in mechanical applications.
Read More…It can be hard to predict how much a wire forming job will cost. There are many different variables that go into the cost of wire forming. If you’re on a budget, you may be looking for ways to reduce wire forming costs without sacrificing the quality and function of your parts.
Is spot welding one of the options you’re exploring? We can help you reach an educated decision. We’ll do this by exploring the pros and cons of spot welding in auto parts manufacturing.
Read More…Spot welding is becoming a quite popular method in automotive parts manufacturing. If you want to learn more about what spot welding is and why it’s popular, you came to the right place.
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