Pressing Matters : AIDA-Tech : Vol. 1 Off Center Loading
AIDA-Tech : Vol. 1 Off Center Loading
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Off-Center Loading in Multi-Stage Tooling
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Article Extract
Here we examine many methods that can be used to reduce or eliminate the negative effects of off-center loads. Select those methods that will work in your individual production environment. This will depend on the types of dies and presses that you have as the education and skill levels of the personnel involved. Always remember "center the load and not the die set".
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Article Highlights
- Progressive and Transfer dies
- Negative effects of off-center loading
- Shift the die
- Introduce a false load
- Stepping punches
- Press Selection
Publisher
AIDA-America Corporation
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