Gain valuable wisdom from a seasoned professional with 40 years of experience in the metal stamping industry. Learn how to navigate the challenge of meeting increasingly stringent dimensional tolerance requirements while maintaining cost-effective production. In this comprehensive article, the expert addresses the shift from +/-0.005 in. tolerances to demanding +/-0.002 in. or even +/-0.001 in.,… Continue reading Dynamic Die Supply: Expert Insights: Achieving Ever-Tightening Dimensional Tolerances in Metal Stamping
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Dynamic Die Supply: Calculating Draw Reduction for Stamping Dies: A Fundamental Guide
Explore the essential concept of draw reduction calculations in stamping die design. Expert insights reveal the strategic steps required to shape tall part geometries through the controlled flow of metal, ensuring precision and efficient production. To achieve tall part geometries, it’s crucial to manipulate material flow through successive stages of draw punches. Starting with the… Continue reading Dynamic Die Supply: Calculating Draw Reduction for Stamping Dies: A Fundamental Guide
Dynamic Die Supply: Explores the Functionality of Hydraulic Presses in Stamping
The Fabricator offers an in-depth look into the mechanics and advancements of hydraulic presses in modern stamping operations. Over the past half-century, hydraulic presses have undergone significant improvements in speed, reliability, and technology. Innovations in seals, pumps, hoses, and couplings have substantially reduced maintenance requirements and virtually eliminated leaks. This comprehensive article examines the anatomy… Continue reading Dynamic Die Supply: Explores the Functionality of Hydraulic Presses in Stamping
Dynamic Die Supply: Analyzes the Impact of Increasing Press Speed on Efficiency
MetalForming Magazine highlights the strategic considerations surrounding the pressing issue of increasing press speed in stamping operations. While ramping up the strokes per minute on a stamping press might seem like a straightforward route to cost reduction, it’s essential to comprehend the broader implications on the entire stamping process. The article warns of potential challenges… Continue reading Dynamic Die Supply: Analyzes the Impact of Increasing Press Speed on Efficiency
Dynamic Die Supply: Explores Mechanical and Servo Options for Metal Stampers
The Fabricator offers valuable insights into the ongoing search for improved efficiency and effectiveness among stamping manufacturers in the 21st century. When considering the purchase of a new press, the decision between an eccentric-gear or link-drive mechanical press and a servo mechanical press requires careful consideration. Factors such as the materials being stamped, run times,… Continue reading Dynamic Die Supply: Explores Mechanical and Servo Options for Metal Stampers
Dynamic Die Supply: Safer Storage Solution for Stamping Dies
Express Products Inc., a Grandville-based manufacturer in West Michigan, has garnered attention for its innovative product aimed at enhancing safety and convenience in storing heavy metal stamping dies. Safety Die Storage Blocks, developed by the company, are applied to the feet of stamping dies, elevating them off the floor during storage. This not only keeps… Continue reading Dynamic Die Supply: Safer Storage Solution for Stamping Dies
Dynamic Die Supply: Explores Metals Used in Stamping Processes
The Fabricator’s informative article sheds light on the crucial aspect of stamping die materials. Understanding the distinct behavioral characteristics of the specific material being cut and formed is vital for successful die processing, design, and construction. While steel may excel in deep drawing operations, attempting to use the same process for forming 5000 series aluminum… Continue reading Dynamic Die Supply: Explores Metals Used in Stamping Processes
Dynamic Die Supply: Unveils Insights on Common Stamping Die Components
In a comprehensive article by The Fabricator, the fundamental components of stamping dies are explored. Die plates, shoes, and die sets, typically made from steel or aluminum, form the foundation for mounting the working die components. These components must undergo precise machining, either through milling or grinding, to achieve the required parallelism and flatness within… Continue reading Dynamic Die Supply: Unveils Insights on Common Stamping Die Components
Dynamic Die Supply: Tier 1 Manufacturing with Impressive 3,000-tonne Press
According to The Fabricator’s report, automotive Tier 1 supplier Martinrea has been making significant strides in the industry. With a presence in 58 global locations, the company recorded $4.5 billion in annual sales by Q3 2022 and currently employs over 18,000 professionals. As a key supplier to renowned manufacturers like GM, Ford, and BMW, Martinrea… Continue reading Dynamic Die Supply: Tier 1 Manufacturing with Impressive 3,000-tonne Press
Things that come not back and squaring the ones that can in metal stamping
“Four things come not back—the spoken word, the sped arrow, the past life, and the neglected opportunity.” This Arabian proverb has generated multiple variations, but all of them point to the urgency for both self-restraint at times and action at other times. It’s true, isn’t it, that some destructive words and actions can never be… Continue reading Things that come not back and squaring the ones that can in metal stamping
