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How do I calculate tonnage in progressive stamping?

Publish date: January 27, 2009
Tech cell: Press Technology

Stamping 101: Anatomy of a Mechanical Press

Stamped components are made by forming, drawing, trimming, blanking, or piercing metal—in sheet or coil form—between two halves (upper and lower) of a press tool, called a die. The upper member (or members) are attached to slide (or slides) of the press, and the lower member is clamped or bolted to the bed or bolster. The die is designed to create the shape and size of a component. The two halves of the die are brought together in the press. Both force (load) and accuracy are required to achieve the repeatability and tolerance demands.

Publish date: January 15, 2008
Tech cell: Press Technology