Content tagged with "die-protection"
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Article
January 13, 2009
Using analog technology to errorproof the stamping process
Measuring important part features using analog sensors during the stamping process can reduce the need for time-consuming in-process checks, expensive attribute gages, and costly part-sorting at the press.
A die protection program that prevents mis-hits and die crashes and prevents unplanned... Read more...
Article
March 11, 2008
Coming to your sensors
The most difficult aspect of implementing a stamping sensor program is figuring out where to place the sensor. For example, in this application, two stamping sensors on opposing ends of the die face each other and communicate across an air gap that runs the length of the die. (Photos and... Read more...
Article
August 8, 2007
5 ways to leaner die handling
Conventional rack, shelving, and drawer systems used in many stamping facilities are a less-than-lean method of storing dies. They consume a lot of floor space, and locating and retrieving dies encroaches on production time. In addition, these conventional methods expose dies to damage. The... Read more...
Article
May 8, 2007
Stop wasting time!
Figure 1 Refurbished die carts are in the standby position by the press, ready for the automatic changeover sequence. Staying competitive in today's manufacturing environment is a challenge that all stampers are trying to manage. Running lean is a way of life, and most successful companies... Read more...
Article
May 9, 2006
Do you need a die transport system?
If your current method for transporting 5- to 100-ton dies is causing injuries and you need to reduce downtime and costs to stay competitive, now might be the time to ask whether you need a die transport system.
Determining the Need
For a stamper, the primary indications that a die... Read more...
Article
November 8, 2005
Die maintenance. Die repair.
Figure 1 When you grind tool steel sections such as D2, M4, and powdered metals, you actually are grinding small carbide pools. Photos courtesy of Bohler Uddeholm. If you find your daily activities include tasks such as fixing broken pads, welding a damaged die section after a... Read more...
Article
November 9, 2004
Launching a successful die protection program
As I entered the clean, well-lit Midwest factory one day, I found several relatively new presses and feeder systems. The shop floor appeared to be well-organized, with material steadily flowing into and away from the presses. The employees seemed to know their jobs and were on task. But... Read more...
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