The Influence of Material Type to Die Design
When talking about the dies themselves, they are known to be a unique precision tool that can cut and form sheet metal into a desired shape or profile. They have cutting and forming sections that are made from durable materials. Given their importance, the overall design of your die must employ cost-effective methods for you […]
Prolong Punch Life with These Important Tips
One of the most used types of machine press is a punch press. This type of machine press can cut precise holes in a piece of material. Using punch presses for your daily business operations can help you obtain high precision, rigidity, and efficiency on your final products. They can also save you a lot […]
EDM or CNC Milling: What Option Should You Choose?
Today, the industry of die and mould machining has been growing alongside the rise of technological advancements. The evolution of metalworking technology right now allows businesses to skip most time-consuming and labour-intensive aspects of die and mould machining. The process of grinding or polishing by hand in machining hardened mould surfaces is reduced or eliminated […]
Five Common Metal Shearing Defects and Ways to Avoid Them
One of the most common metal fabricating processes in manufacturing industries is metal shearing. During this process, both the upper and the lower blade are forced to meet each other so that the metal would be uniformly cut. This process does not promote any type of burning or melting. However, metal shearing can still cause […]
Effects of Premature Wear in Punches and Dies on Driving Shop Productivity
Considering industry pressures, punch and die facilities can’t afford significant periods of machine downtime, not if they’re to remain a competitive force in an aggressively growth-oriented manufacturing sector. Unfortunately, as potent as these tools clearly are, they are susceptible to fatigue-related productivity bottlenecks. Any major disruption, whether due to a worn punch or a threadbare […]
Materials and Components Made Using CNC Machines
Just about any kind of material can be formed by CNC machines. Following on from this thought, Computer Numerical Machines (CNC) have the capacity to transform these materials into all sorts of intricately fashioned components. Really, there’s no limit to the detailed shapes that can be created by this automated equipment cabinet. Just input the […]