Articles written by Nick Tarkany

Contributing Writer

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	Improving perforating die performance Perforating is defined as a process of making a hole by removing a slug. During perforating in a stamping operation, a punch shears and breaks a slug out of the part material and then pushes the slug into a matrix (die bushing). The matrix hole is larger than the punch point. A clearance must be... Publish date: April 10, 2003
	Sharpening for a longer life Routine maintenance—grinding, using surface treatments, sharpening ejector pins, and minimizing potential grinding damage—can extend tool life and save you a lot of headaches. Publish date: August 16, 2001