Minicylinders help extrusion stamper reduce downtime

摘要

Logghe Stamping Co., Fraser, Mich., a supplier to DaimlerChrysler, produces extrusion metal stampings and deep-drawn precision components. Tooling design for these parts is difficult because of the precision required. And because these parts often are related to vehicle safety, manufacturing tolerances are critical. At the company's plant, steel travels through a 110-inch progression across a die and it must come out within spec. Tolerances are tight because deep-drawn features may require a secondary operation, such as tapping, to permit assembly to another part.