Technical Publications:
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 Improving Perforating Die Performance
This article, based on the Birth of a Hole publication, reviews the effects of stress, clearance, and material.
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 Birth of a Hole
Perforating Basics
The dynamics of the perforating process is often
considered to be a simple two step process of
driving a punch through a piece of sheet steel
and then withdrawal of the punch from the hole.
There are in fact six steps to perforating a hole.
Each step contains elements critical to the
overall process. An understanding of these steps
will assist in the selection of die construction,
tool steels, and punch to die clearance.
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 Stamping Basics
Fundamentals & Terminology
This report defines basic stamping terminology and illustrates basic stamping functions. We explore the common types of die construction, compare stripper design options, and analyze common die operations.
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 High Speed Stamping
This report addresses the special concerns of high-speed stamping. We define high-speed stamping and discuss operating factors - such as the effects of die clearance and methods of slug control - that will help improve your stamping operation. We explore tool steel and selecting the proper surface treatment for your application. We further describe how stripper design affects your high-speed stamping operation. Finally, we discuss application problems and possible solutions.
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 Tools Steels
For Punch & Matrix Components
Selecting the proper Tool Steels, Heat Treatment, & Surface Treatments for a stamping application can be a complex and confusing process. To simplify this process, a few basic facts should be understood. This publication will present and examine facts using terms familiar to the nonmetallurgist.
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 The
Ball Lock System
Dayton Progress True-Position Retainers
This illustrated booklet describes the features,
benefits, and value of working with True-Position
Ball Lock Punch & Matrix retainers. A
comparison of End & Square Retainers with
Backing Plates is covered, along with the
inherent problems associated with these products.
Through the years ball lock components have been
continually refined to improve precision and
reliability. The most significant improvement was
the introduction of the backing plug with in-line
primary dowel. This change eliminated the need
for a packing plate. Backing Plugs along with
many other features introduced by Dayton Progress
are discussed in the program.
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 Protecting Your
Punching Tool Investment
Application-related problems and solutions
Economic shortcuts in the build process almost always add to production costs in the form of increased maintenance and production scrap. To avoid these costs, initial concerns should be directed toward the type of die construction.
Elements such as the stripper design, type of punch retention, and whether to use a hardened backing plate in a particular application tend to have the greatest effect on tool life.
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 Balancing Wear, Strength, & Toughness
Tips for choosing tool steels, heat treatment, and surface treatments
Selecting the proper tool steels, heat treatment, and surface treatments for stamping of coated materials can be a complex and confusing process. To simplify this process, you first must understand a few basic facts about the available choices.
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 Die Clinic: The ToolingLike an iceberg, most of
your die costs lurk below the surface. How many
times has someone compromised quality or service
for price? Die Clinic assists in reducing the
true cost of producing metal stampings.
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 Problem
Solver:
A Guide To
Metal Stamping Solutions
Troubleshoot problems by analyzing the cause and finding a solution.
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 Productivity Selector:
The Productivity Selector correlates different types of stock, grouped by tensile strength, type of clearance and the resultant burnish length and productivity rating.
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 Jektole
Clearance TestingWe will punch your material with a range of clearances and return a sample with an analysis report.
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 Perforating Round Tubing
Perforating holes through one side of a round tube can present several unique problems for metal stampers. This article reviews the issues of tube deformation, punch point chipping, and slug control.
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