Solid Height - Spring Manufacturers Institute
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4 SPRINGS July 2006<br />
FEATURES<br />
7 Global Market Update: Chinese <strong>Spring</strong> Industry Perspective<br />
Though some Chinese springmakers are investing in technology<br />
and quality, most are still focusing on low-end production<br />
By Maria Trombly, Source Media, Asia Bureau<br />
13 Global Market Update: North American <strong>Spring</strong> Industry Perspective<br />
<strong>Spring</strong>makers specializing, finding niche markets to<br />
capture business that’s difficult to move offshore<br />
By Raquel Chole, special contributor<br />
21 Preventive Maintenance Tips for Your Inline Conveyor Ovens<br />
Part I: The Heating System<br />
By Daniel Pierre III, JN Machinery Corp.<br />
37 Bankruptcy Reform From Both Sides<br />
How the new laws affect businesses that are owed money as well<br />
as those that file<br />
By Mark E. Battersby, tax/financial journalist<br />
49 Titanium Suspension <strong>Spring</strong>s for Production Motorcycles<br />
Less costly alloy brings titanium’s benefits to motocross rear<br />
suspension springs<br />
By Kurt Faller, Timet Automotive<br />
COLUMNS<br />
19 IST <strong>Spring</strong> Technology<br />
Cautionary Tales Part XXXI<br />
Offshoring and <strong>Spring</strong> Performance<br />
By Mark Hayes<br />
35 Be Aware: Safety Tips From Jim Wood<br />
OSHA Issues New Standard for Hexavalent Chromium<br />
41 Technically Speaking with Luke Zubek<br />
Stress Relief of <strong>Spring</strong>s<br />
One size does not fit all<br />
45 Checkpoint: Business Tips From Phil Perry<br />
Bird Flu Pandemic<br />
Protect your company from this and other potential disasters<br />
47 Spotlight on the Shop Floor<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> Essentials (for the rest of us) Part VIII<br />
<strong>Solid</strong> <strong>Height</strong> Calculation and ‘max’ <strong>Solid</strong> <strong>Height</strong><br />
By Randy DeFord, Mid-West <strong>Spring</strong> & Stamping<br />
DEPARTMENTS<br />
2 President’s Message: Capitalize on Strengths to Meet Global Pressures<br />
26 Global Highlights<br />
51 New Products:<br />
55 Advertisers’ Index<br />
55 Sprung<br />
56 Snapshot: Thomas G. Armstrong, Duer / Carolina Coil Inc.
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