Content tagged with "tool-life"
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September 30, 2008
Carbide in tool and die
With numerous possible combinations of metal binder content and grain size, carbides are used in a range of applications. The word carbide generally describes a group of materials characterized by high hardness and metallic properties. The first carbides, developed in 1921, were extremely... Read more...
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July 29, 2008
Selecting, using tool coatings to stamp AHSS
The chrome-plated Carmo tool steel die on the left exhibited adhesive and abrasive wear, yielding 50,000 parts. On the right, ion nitrided plus PVD chromium nitride-coated Carmo tool steel die yielded more than 1.2 million parts. Physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition... Read more...
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April 15, 2008
Better tool management, better punching
As part of its tool management program, McQuay International sharpens its turret punches with automated punch and die grinders. Source: DCM Tech Corp. At McQuay Manufacturing, turret press operators follow a standard procedure. Once they observe parts with burrs or other signs of tooling... Read more...
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November 6, 2007
Seeking tooling longevity
BorgWarner Inc. is a drive-train developer and manufacturer that specializes in blanking and finishing of shafts, gear and spline rolling, grinding operations, and assembly. The Muncie, Ind., manufacturer of four-wheel-drive and traction control parts for the automotive industry was having a... Read more...
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August 8, 2007
12 ways to boost punch life
High-strength, low-alloy (HSLA) steels are revolutionizing the automotive and construction industries, and stainless steel is tremendously popular in appliances. These steels are stronger, tougher, and often more advanced than traditional materials. To be successful, manufacturers must be... Read more...
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July 10, 2007
Cutting tooling costs: Part I
Editor's Note: This is Part I of a two-part series that discusses how to cut tooling costs without sacrificing die quality. Part II, which will appear in the August issue, will examine tool steels and using special die engineering software to save money.
To be competitive, metal stampers... Read more...
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November 8, 2005
Okay with tool coating
Applying a thermal diffusion coating to stamping tooling has doubled tool life. Production runs now exceed 100,000 cycles, according to the company. In the 35 years Okay Industries, New Britain, Conn., has been in the stamping business, it has grown to 160 employees, including 11 tool... Read more...
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July 13, 2004
Getting more punch life
Augur Metal Products, a custom fabricator in Independence Ken., performs a variety of processes for manufacturers. While the company's capabilities include shearing, cutting, forming, welding, and finishing, chief among them is sheet metal punching. One of its processes involves punching... Read more...
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