Content tagged with "quick-die-change"
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March 24, 2009
The ins and outs of magnetic die clamping
Figure 1 A magnetic die clamping plate is installed on a straight-side press. The magnet eliminates the need for physical clamps. (Photo courtesy of Tecnomagnete Inc.) As automotive OEMs have continued their struggle, so have their suppliers. Sometimes stampers haven't had enough work to... Read more...
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May 13, 2008
How to implement quick die change
Click image to view larger. Key quick die change components are clamps (blue), die lifters (red), and bolster extensions (yellow). Few lean manufacturing methods increase press uptime, lower per-part costs, and provide an immediate return on investment (ROI) as readily as quick die change... Read more...
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January 9, 2007
Choosing the right die handling tools
In efforts to cut waste from stamping operations, many stampers focus quite a bit of attention on reducing die handling time. Additionally, many companies try to reduce or eliminate fork truck traffic in stamping areas as a safety measure. When looking at efficiency and safety, stampers must... Read more...
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November 7, 2006
10 common quick die change problems
Most stampers have the same complaint concerning die changes: "Our setup time is killing us. "It seems as though the stamping industry cannot set standards to save time during die changes. The manufacturing industry has standards for safety, strength, steel, lockouts, and electrical power,... Read more...
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October 10, 2006
Drawing on new experiences
Press operator Brandie Watkins wipes down a refrigerator door before conducting a quality check. Appliance manufacturing has been due for a makeover for some time. As thousands of U.S. households have rediscovered home entertaining, they have sunk their hard-earned dollars into... Read more...
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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...
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February 7, 2006
Feeling overwhelmed with pressures?
Bang! Bang! Bang! If you stamp parts for a living, you hear this sound all day, every day. It could be the sound of a press stamping out parts, or it could be the throbbing in your head as you try to deal with a host of pressures. If you feel that the pressure in your head is nearly as... Read more...
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November 8, 2005
Quick die change and the trend toward larger presses
Flexibility and change have become critical components for success in U.S. manufacturing. Increasingly for contract stampers, these changes include the acquisition of larger mechanical presses. It now is quite common for stampers to use presses with capacities from 800 to 2,000 tons and... Read more...
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August 9, 2005
Judging the quick and the die
Overseas competition, high material costs, just-in-time schedules, demanding quality requirements, stringent safety standards, and industry consolidation are the forces driving trends in the quick die change industry, industry experts say. These forces have intensified the need for quick... Read more...
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July 12, 2005
Retrofitting a press for quick die change
Most stamping operations must reduce costs, which requires a productivity boost as well as improved part quality. Efficient die handling and quick changeover procedures can help.
Quick Die Change Benefits
The most obvious quick die change benefit is increased productivity.... Read more...
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May 4, 2004
Saving time and reducing waste with quick die change
Material waste, of course, is readily identified and quantified. Waste caused by lost time, however, is more subjective, and quantification often becomes a matter of opinion, which makes it more difficult. In the current business climate, cost reduction and waste elimination are the... Read more...
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November 21, 2002
The ROI for Quick Die Change
Return on investment (ROI) is a key financial performance ratio for all companies. Effective managers know this and spend their capital budgets carefully. It's also equally important to optimize use of existing assets. For stampers, this means focusing on press uptime, and quick die... Read more...
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May 30, 2002
Giving your press a lift
Photo courtesy of Atlas Technologies. What's new in quick die change is more subtle than breathtaking. Because the basic design of a typical press line leaves a limited number of options for technological improvements, "new" is best applied to things like operational changes, planning,... Read more...
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