#progressive tooling

[san-automotive-education]

Progressive Tooling in Manufacturing: Innovations in Stamping Tool Technology

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[lastoneout]

I do actually think one of the big issues with radical feminism is that if you can convince yourself that one single group of people is born with evil baked into their DNA you can eventually be made to believe that of more people who have far less privilege and protection. Which is like a huge radfem recruitment method ofc first they get you to believe men suck and then it's asexuals and aromantics and then bisexuals in m/f relationships and then bisexuals in general and then pansexuals and polyam people and then gnc men and intersex people(who are somehow all considered men) then "cringe" trans people and then all trans people.

This is also my beef with people who act like having a personality disorder like npd or aspd makes you inherently a bad person or take astrology so seriously they believe being born under the wrong stars makes you untrustworthy, like any ideology that seriously bases it's core beliefs on the idea that a human can be born in such a way that makes them inherently a bad person and there is simply nothing to be done to change this is one you should run the fuck away from. Even if the people they are attacking are men, honestly fuck it especially if the people they target are men, because it's clearly so fucking easy to sell women and queer people on that bullshit and legit once you believe one group is malicious and oppressive by birth it's SO easy to get you to believe it about other groups too.

Honestly I genuinely think a lot of people who buy into this straight up don't believe humans have free will and it's super fucking weird. Anyone can decide to be evil and anyone can decide to be good. It's a decision, and sometimes the scales are weighted against you for any number of reasons, but the way you were born is NEVER one of them.

[celestial-sphere-press]

Book Decoration: AKA All The Ways I Don't Use a Cricut

(this post is for people who don't want to buy an expensive cutting tool, or for those that do have an expensive cutting tool that would like to mix things up a little)

1. Print That Shit

If you're already printing your own textblocks, an easy step for titles is to print them. Above is a title printed onto an "obi" of decorative paper. I measured out where I wanted things on the finished book and laid it out in Affinity, then printed it on a full sheet & trimmed it down to wrap around the book. A more simple method is to print & glue on the label into a slight indent in the cover (to protect it). A third option is to do the spine in bookcloth, while you print on paper for the cover and then glue that paper onto the boards (this usually looks even better when it is a three-piece bradel bind).

2. Foil Quill / Heat Pens

The heat pen is one of my go-to tools, but it can be a bit touchy about materials. The most popular version is the We R Memory Keepers' Foil Quill (which is one of the most ergonomic), but other pens exist that can get you to a higher heat temp, finer lines, or more consistent foil. For example, I have a pen created by a local Japanese bookbinding studio that fares way better on leathers than the WRMK quill & with a finer tip, but it's hell to control. Best results in general are on paper or smooth bookcloth (starched linen, arrestox, colibri - even duo will work but its less solid). The fuzzier a bookcloth is, the less your foil quill wants to deal with it. This means the heat n bond method of making bookcloth does not play nice with a heat pen usually, but there are two solutions: 1) use this tutorial on paste + acrylic medium coated bookcloth instead that will get you a perfect surface for the heat pen, or 2) use the pen on paper & then glue onto the cloth. I did a video tutorial for both foil quill use and this type of homemade bookcloth for @renegadeguild Binderary in 2023.

You get the most consistent results by tracing through a printed template that is taped in place, as I do in the video above.

3. Paint That Shit

Acrylic paints will do you fine! The above is free-handed with a circle template, because I wanted that vibe. If you need straight lines that won't seep, lay them down with tape first & then paint over it first with a clear Acrylic medium, then your color. Same goes for stencils. Two more examples of painted bookcloth:

4. IT'S GOT LAYERS

By using layers of thinner boards, you can create interesting depths & contrasts on your cover. You can also make cutouts that peep through to the decorative paper behind. The most important part to this technique is the order in which each edge is wrapped. To get a good wrapped inside edge, you will split the turn in into tabs to get them to conform to a curve. You can also layer multiple colors of bookcloth without multiple layers of board, as seen below left, so long as you mind your cut edges for fraying.

5. Inlaid... anything

Mirrors! Marbled paper! I saw someone do a pretty metal bookmark once! The key is creating a little home for it to live in, which is pretty similar to the above layering method. On one layer you cut the shape, & glue that layer onto the bottom solid board before covering. You can do the top layer as an entire 1 mm board (like I did for the mirrors) or a sheet of cardstock, like I would use for inlaid paper.

6. Decorative Paper

Decorative paper is always helpful & adds to the paper hoard... & its effects can be layers with other techniques, as below. Marbles, chiyogami, momi, or prints & maps of all kinds can be great additions. Some papers may need a protective coating (such as wax or a sealer).

7. Stamps (with optional linocut)

While I've not used many more regular rubber stamps, I do know some who have, successfully! And I've used one once or twice with embossing powder (see photo 3 up, the gold anchor on the little pamphlet bind). What also works is to carve your own linocut or stamp, & then use block printing ink to ink it onto your fabric (as i did above). A bit time intensive, but it was nice how easily reproducible it was, and I liked the effect I got for this particular bind.

These methods are not exhaustive, just ones I've used, and there are of course many others. I haven't gone too into detail on any of these for the sake of length (& post photo limits) but feel free to ask about more specifics. Usually I'm using them in combination with other options.

[metalstampingdies]

Basic progressive press tools result in quality production

In the progressive tooling design, several processes are involved, like workstations and components, the work of which is synchronized to get the perfect output. The setup of the progressive tool varies based on the specific needs of the component. Some of the basic progressive press tools involved here are cutting, bending, and punching. The manufacturer who is in business for years is experienced in progressive tools flow and carries out the work in the best way possible.

Progressive press tool sheet metal saves time and money

Usually, the progressive press tool sheet metal is recommended when the project requirement is huge and several processes are involved in it that is needed to be carried out in the metal strip. The main aim is to save time and money, and also a good process is required to reach the final product. The progressive methods are generally cost-effective, and this is the main reason why many industries prefer this method.

Progressive die tooling approach for high-volume production

In the rather repeated task, in the progressive die tooling approach, you are required to just feed metal strips and the stamping will take place progressively. This helps business owners save money. Production is another key element, as you can in continuation feed material and produce product in more frequency. High volume production thus can be achieved using the progressive method.

Progressive tool and die production reduced scrap material

Companies generally find huge losses if there is too much scrap material during production. But using the progressive method the best use of metal can be achieved and less scrap material produced hence, it is money saving by adopting this method of progressive tool and die production methods. Several progressive operations are planned in one cycle; which results in the use of complete metal sheets with reduced scrap material.

[tart-miano]

Happy Kagerou Day, i made this in half an hour :D

[u3pxx]

seeing double

[whump-side]

My piece for the ABCs of Whump zine @thewhumpyprintingpress My letter was T for Torture ! If you want to acquire this very whumpy zine, there are physical and digital copies still available. Make sure to visit The Whumpy Printing Press Tumblr for more informations

[xeno-morphius]

I don't know about others but I find Lazlo so damn cute and kind of handsome. 👀 And I did really want to make a drawing of him so I am working on it. This is just some progress on the image.

(I credited the guy from the photo that I used the reference in the image)

It's also been a while since I drew on Paint Tool SAI and I am glad I did cuz' I missed it so much!! Such a good and smooth program.

[daneecastle]

Reversed Veil of Worlds

Chapter 2 - Page 40

- I apologise for taking so long. Hit a rut and we found a house. But i got these three pages for you that ill be posting through out the day. Now its Crowley's time to snap. What will happen next?

Moving isnt done yet, might be another month or so before the new house. But ill keep working 😉

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@goodomensafterdark

[deathrowline]

MOAR ART!!!

yeah like two of these are song refs.. the first one wasn't intentional. but. OH ALSO FRUITCAKE WIP. HEH. I probably will never finish it tho lol

[siffrinsometimes]

(THEY DON'T WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN.)

[kalivasquezart]

weird cats

(made in wigglypaint)

[j-tillow]

[bobus]

his ass is not working

[grievenotthespirit]

@mooneltwo said lawlu is sea/moon coded ship i agree 100% thats basic math

[maelancoli]

i feel like 'who talks like that' mentality has harmed unique dialogue in books ngl?? like we need to let our characters have their own way of talking, let them be a little melodramatic. the written word often requires flowery speech and sharing sentiments in a way real people don't because we cannot convey the micro expressions, the atmosphere, the little visual cues—all that modern media allows. you have to be willing to be a little cringe if you want your characters to stand out and feel earnest and real