Understanding Shock-Resisting Tool Steels for Manufacturing Punches and Dies
Tool steels are carbon and alloys steels that have distinct characteristics such as hardness, wear resistance, toughness, and resistance to softening at high temperatures. These steels are comprised of carbide-forming elements such as chromium, vanadium, molybdenum, tungsten, cobalt, and nickel […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]