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Blank Die Layout
Matt McCaffery, Sales Manager, Toledo Blank
Q:How can blank die layout reduce overall costs?
A:There are several components to consider when designing first opera- tion blanking dies. The initial die cost often
is predicated on the quantity of nested blank through cavities. While increasing the number of die cavities may expand the ini- tial cost, it not only diminishes associated processing costs, but reduces manufac- tured scrap rates. Reduction of direct mate- rial and freight costs from higher utilization rates helps offset the initial expenditure. Often times, it proves cost effective to out- source to achieve the aforementioned sav- ings. www.heidtman.com/toledoblank
Fabricating Executive Roundtable
PMA has designed a two-day meeting to provide you with exclusive networking opportunities and exposure to the latest metal fabricating technology and software to make your company more competitive and profitable. In addition to the technical presentations and tours, a facilitated roundtable discussion will be held to address your individual topics
of interest.This two-day meeting is sponsored by Amada and Epicor.
For more information or to register, visit www.pma.org/meetings/event_details.asp?id=580, or contact Allison Grealis at agrealis@pma.org.
February 6–7, 2013 Hyatt Regency Irvine 17900 Jamboree Blvd. Irvine, CA 92614
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