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 […]
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 […]
Progressive Die vs. Transfer Die Stamping: What is the Difference?
Working in the die stamping sector, there are a pair of press working techniques that dominate the industry. Asked to choose between them, a press technician can’t very well make that decision until the pros and cons of the two […]
High Quality Dies and Punches Require Top-Notch CAD/CAM Technology
State-of-the-art strides in CAD/CAM technology have spurred die and punch manufacturing developments at an unprecedented pace. In light of these technologically-driven tool forming developments, we feel an obligation to check out some of the more promising tech trends. Starting with […]
Punch and Die Equipment Maintenance: Why is Proper Lubrication Important?
Kicking off with a straightforward explanation, one that forming equipment maintenance professionals know all too well, oily films neutralize friction. If there’s little to no friction during a machine’s operating stroke, then there’s less wear and less broken parts to […]