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Using binder force control, force modulation, to improve part quality, stamping efficiency

Publish date: August 28, 2003

Tech cell: Press Technology


Sizing up servo presses: A look at tonnage and energy

Servo-powered presses will not replace all flywheel mechanical presses. Each technology has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on the stamping application.

Publish date: April 6, 2004

Tech cell: Press Technology


Establishing a die setup recipe for progressive dies

Setting up a stamping die is one of the most critical steps in a successful stamping process. It's a fact: More damage is done to a die, especially a progressive die, in the first 10 hits than in the next 10,000 hits. Most die damage happens during initial setup, when the material is being fed into the die. Mistakes such as misfeeds, pilot piercing, double metal, sheared cutting sections, and stock hang-ups often occur.

Publish date: April 10, 2003

Tech cell: Tool and Die


Selecting a new press brake

Prospective buyers of press brakes are advised to consider their purchase in terms of its end use, the amount of deflection likely to occur in a give machine, the inside radius of their parts, and several other factors before speding their money.

Publish date: March 23, 2001

Tech cell: Bending


Discovering the limits of press brake tooling

One of the most important aspects of press brake forming is tooling selection. What are the tools capable of? What kinds of loads can they withstand?

Publish date: May 30, 2001

Tech cell: Bending