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How Do Properties Influence Metal Stamping Outcomes?
Lightweighting, safety and fuel-effi- ciency needs have catalyzed the devel- opment and application of sophisticated sheet metal for stamped products in the automotive industry. This presen- tation includes an overview of the dif- ferent aspects of sheet metal behavior, how different properties interact and influence stamping outcomes, and how these metals need to be characterized.
Kidambi Kannan, AutoForm Engineering
Connectivity 3—Wireless Pressure Monitoring
of Nitrogen Systems
in Metal Stamping Dies
Nitrogen gas springs in stamping dies now are standard practice. Gas springs have improved quality and life, but with enough use, all nitrogen gas springs will leak. How much scrap/tool damage will occur as a result? Analog gauges allow stampers to see the pressure prior to
production, but there is no warning should a leak occur. Digital monitors can stop production when leaks occur but wires and cable can interfere with automation, and electrical power may not be available in the die space.
Mathew Glidden, Fibro, Inc.
Wednesday, November 13
8–9:30 a.m.
Stamping 1—Strengthening Your Die Maintenance Program This presentation examines four die-maintenance strategies. Topics include: cost of die repair vs. cost of maintenance; the difference between preventive and predictive maintenance programs; designing die with mainte- nance in mind; meaningful measur- ables of success; the benefits and chal- lenges associated with implementing effective die-maintenance programs; and the emotional effects change has
on an organization.
Peter Ulintz, PMA
Sensors 1—How Die Protection Sensors and Press Setup Technologies Enable Quick Die Change and Quality Parts and Prevent Die Crashes
Poor part quality and missed pro- duction quotas can be a daily source of frustration. Downtime caused by die crashes, poor press setup or weak quick- die-change technologies can drive prof- itability down while raising the stress levels of the entire team. Through real- world examples, learn how press shops are implementing error-proofing sen- sors, preventing die crashes and imple- menting quick die changes regardless of their experience with automation.
Will Healy III, Balluff, Inc.
10–11:30 a.m.
Stamping 2—What’s Holding You Back? How to Optimize Your Press Line and
Protect Your Tooling
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