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New Coating Prevents Punch Ends from Ripping Off
Longer punch life keeps the presses running at this Connecticut automotive-parts supplier.


TOOLING TECHNOLOGY

In-Die Hydraulics to Manage Force Distribution
All-hydraulic force-management systems for use in the die give metalformers flexibility—the ability to run dies in any press, with or without a cushion—as well as high tonnage in a small space and, of course, controllable pad delay.


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