What is the difference between large and small metal stamping parts?

“Hardware stamping parts” refers to metal parts produced by physical processing such as forging, rolling, cutting, etc. of various metals such as iron, steel, and aluminum.

“Large metal stamping parts manufacturing industry” refers to the general production equipment manufacturing from the mining and refining of metal materials to the manufacture of primary metal products, and then to the manufacture of special equipment for various industries in the national economy. The metal stamping parts industry mainly becomes products through the change, processing and assembly of the physical shape of metal raw materials.

Most metal stamping products are not final consumer goods. However, as ancillary products, semi-finished products and tools used in the production process of industrial manufacturing, “small metal stamping parts” is not an existing industry category, but a cross combination of the above-mentioned metal products – metal stamping products.

In the entire manufacturing industry, the responsibility of “small metal stamping parts” is to provide parts and production tools for manufacturing enterprises, not as end-use industry-specific equipment. Nevertheless, we cannot deny the important role of “small metal stamping parts” in the social production process: “small metal stamping parts” and the manufacturing industry are intertwined as an inseparable whole.

The trend of industrial concentration in the metal stamping industry is obvious. At present, the domestic metal stamping industry is mainly concentrated in Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Hebei, Shandong and other economically developed provinces. The products of traditional metal stamping enterprises are relatively simple, and many enterprises only provide supporting facilities and accessories for other manufacturing enterprises. They are highly dependent on manufacturing companies and are slow to respond to market demands.

Traditional metal stamping enterprises do not pay attention to the research and development of new products and the extension of the market, resulting in the lack of sustainable competitiveness of enterprises. In the face of increasingly specialized market demand and increasingly fierce competition, many metal stamping companies that have developed rapidly in the initial stage are feeling weak for the future.

How to adjust the stamping die gap?

1. Washer method

The gasket method is to place the paper, metal plate or forming workpiece with uniform thickness and the same gap value around the edge of the female mold, then slowly close the mold, and place an equal-height cushion so that the male mold can enter the edge of the female mold, and observe the male mold. and the gap between the die. If the gap is not uniform, adjust the gap by tapping the punch fixing plate until it is uniform, then tighten the upper die fixing screw, then put the paper into the test punching hole, and observe the blanking of the paper until the gap is uniform. Finally, after clamping the upper mold base and the fixing plate, drill and ream the dowel pin holes together, and then punch the cylindrical pins. This method is widely used in small and medium punching dies, drawing dies, bending dies, etc. It is also suitable for controlling the wall thickness of plastic molds.

2. Copper plating method

For punching dies with complex shapes and a large number of punches, it is difficult to control the gap with the above method, so a layer of soft metal (such as copper plating) can be plated on the punch surface, and the coating thickness is equal to the punching gap value on one side , and then adjust, fix and position as above. There is no need to remove the coating after assembly, and it will fall off naturally during the cutting process.

3. Coating method

The coating method is to apply a layer of enamel or amino acid paint on the surface of the punch. When painting, you should choose paints of different viscosity according to the size of the gap, or control the thickness by painting multiple times. After painting, the punch assembly should be baked in a 100120 oven for 0.5-1 hour until the thickness of the paint layer is equal to the blanking gap value, which should be uniform, and then adjusted, fixed and positioned according to the above method.

Four, light transmission method

The light transmission method is to illuminate the bottom surface with light after the upper and lower molds are closed, observe the size of the light gap around the edge of the convex and concave mold, and judge whether the blanking gap is uniform. If the gap is not uniform, adjust, fix and position. This method is suitable for thin blanking dies that require high assembly fitters. For example, it is best to use a die gap gauge for inspection and adjustment.

What problems should be paid attention to in sheet metal cabinet processing?

1. In the process of sheet metal processing, sometimes there are too many redundant materials, and redundant materials often appear in the closed position of multiple bending edges. This is usually due to a process error or a drawing error.

2. The bending machines of some sheet metal cabinet processing manufacturers have restrictions on bending, which are mainly reflected in the height of one side and two sides. The height of one side is limited by the size of the bending machine and the height of the upper cutter. The solution is to use a large-angle polygonal bending; but the height of both sides is not greater than the height of one side, and it is also limited by the bottom edge: bending The height should be less than the bottom edge.

3. Pay attention to the edge of the sheet metal after bending. If left untreated, it will affect the strength of the sheet metal. Mainly by welding.

4. Due to the thin plate material of sheet metal parts, it is not suitable for hot-dip galvanizing. Common surface treatment methods include phosphating and electrostatic powder spraying, which are surface treatment procedures for sheet metal parts.

The above four points are the matters that sheet metal cabinet manufacturers need to pay attention to in the processing process. If you want to do a good job of sheet metal processing, you need to pay more attention to each process. Pursue better quality and provide customers with high-quality products.

What is the reason why the punch of metal stamping parts wears too fast?

1. What is the reason why the punch of metal stamping parts wears too fast during the processing?

1. The gap of the metal mold is too small. Generally, the total gap of the Jianhan mold is 20%-25% of the thickness of the material plate.

2. The concave mold is not conducive to neutrality, including defects such as mold base, mold assembly and rotary tower insert sleeve.

3. The temperature of the first simulated test is too high, which is mainly caused by the long-term continuous stamping of the same mold.

4. Improper grinding method of die edge will lead to annealing and increase wear.

5. For local single-sided punching, such as step punching, punching angle or shearing force, the lateral force of the aluminum alloy door and window components will cause the punch to deviate to one side, reducing the edge gap, resulting in serious punching. Die wear. If the installation accuracy of the machine tool die is not high, the punch will deflect to the upper die, thereby damaging the punch and the die.

6. The raw materials you buy may be defective.

7. Usually there is no machine maintenance and so on.

Well, the above is the relevant content of “Is the punch of metal stamping parts worn too fast?” I hope the above content can help you!

How to choose the processing materials of automobile stamping parts reasonably?

We found that the value of the residual material left in the processing of metal stamping parts is also great!

1. The residual material produced by shearing or stamping can be used to produce small parts, reducing the use of ordinary plates and improving material utilization.

2. Large-size flat products are sorted and sold. For valuable large sheets, if they cannot be used by themselves, they can be classified and sold by variety, increasing the sales value of waste products and increasing income.

3. The remaining materials are provided to supporting manufacturers for processing. For enterprises with supporting manufacturers, they can also provide available plates to supporting manufacturers, and adopt the method of processing with supplied materials to reduce purchase costs and increase income.

Saving has always been a traditional virtue of our Chinese nation. Personal savings should also rise to business savings. Effective use of production and processing surplus materials to create greater benefits for the enterprise!

How to solve the problem of warping of stainless steel tensile parts?

2. How to solve the problem of warping of stainless steel tensile parts?

For stainless steel tensile parts, if there is a problem of warping, the solution is to anneal. If not, then use the right material. In order to prevent the sticking phenomenon, the brightness of the mold should be improved, and the above purpose can be achieved by using the appropriate stretching oil and the correct stretching coefficient.

3. Are the materials used in the tensile parts different and whether the elongation is different?

Tensile parts, when using materials, if the materials are different, the elongation will be different. Moreover, after stretching, the force on the material will also change, which is affected.

4. Can sandblasting be used to eliminate the internal stress of tensile parts?

Sandblasting for surface preparation cannot be used to relieve internal stresses in tensioned parts. From another point of view, in the sandblasting process, there will be some effects. Then, over time, it may reduce the internal stress of the tension member, so this is not correct.

Well, the above is the relevant content about “how to solve the problem of warping of stainless steel tensile parts?”, I hope the above content can help readers!

What are the common processing methods for CNC sheet metal processing stainless steel materials?

1. Heat treatment degradation

Heat stainless steel to a minimum of 1900°F, then quench or rapidly cool the water by other means.

2. Hardening

Stainless steel cannot be hardened by heat treatment, but PRODEC316/316L can be hardened by cold work.

3. Corrosion resistance

Comparing 316L (2.7Mo) type stainless steel with other stainless steels in various common corrosive environments, the corrosion rate exceeds the lowest temperature at 5mpy. All tests were performed in accordance with the requirements of the Materials Technology Institute (MTI) for the sheet metal working industry.

4. Processability

Sheet metal processing is an easy production process using a full range of cold stamping operations, while also increasing the strength and hardness of the material.

5. Hot work

Stainless steel can be forged from 1700 to 2200°F. For maximum corrosion resistance, forgings should degrade at a minimum rate of 1900°F, otherwise they should be quenched or rapidly water cooled after hot working operations.

6. Welding

Stainless steels (except oxyethane) using various conventional welding processes and other low carbon filler metals with higher aluminium content than the base metal should be used with steel.

What are the practical mold processing methods and skills?

1. Information about the waste situation

The nature of the waste is the inverse image of the forming hole, that is, the same part is in the opposite position. By checking the scrap, it can be judged whether the upper and lower die gaps are correct. If the gap is too large, the scrap will exhibit rough, undulating fracture surfaces and a narrow bright band. The larger the gap, the larger the angle between the fracture surface and the bright band area. If the gap is too small, the scrap will exhibit small angled fracture surfaces and wide bright band areas.

Excessive clearance creates holes with large curls and edge tears, leaving the profile slightly protruding and the edges thinner. A gap that is too small will result in slight hemming of the tape and large angular tears, resulting in a cross-section that is more or less perpendicular to the surface of the material.

The ideal scrap should have a reasonable collapse angle and a uniform bright band. This keeps the punching force low and creates a neat round hole without burrs. From this perspective, increasing die life by increasing clearance comes at the expense of finished hole quality.

Second, the choice of mold clearance

The gap of the die is related to the type and thickness of the material being stamped. Unreasonable clearance can cause the following problems:

1. The gap is too large, the burr of the stamping workpiece is relatively large, and the stamping quality is poor. If the gap is too small, although the punching quality is good, the die wear is serious, which greatly reduces the service life of the die and easily causes the punch to break.

2. If the gap is too large or too small, it is easy to cause adhesion on the punch material, which will cause the material to taper during punching. If the gap is too small, it is easy to form a vacuum between the bottom surface of the punch and the plate, causing the waste to bounce back.

3. Reasonable clearance can prolong the life of the mold, the discharge effect is good, the burrs and flanging are reduced, the plate is kept clean, the hole diameter is consistent and the plate surface will not be scratched, the number of sharpening is reduced, the plate is kept straight, and the punching positioning is accurate. .

3. How to improve the service life of the mold

For users, increasing the service life of the mold can greatly reduce the stamping cost. The factors that affect the service life of the mold are as follows:

1. The type and thickness of the material.

2. Whether to choose a reasonable lower die gap.

3. The structure of the mold.

4. Whether the material is well lubricated during stamping.

5. Whether the mold has undergone special surface treatment.

6, such as titanium plating, titanium carbonitride.

7. The neutrality of the upper and lower turrets.

8. Adjust the rational use of gaskets.

9. Is it appropriate to use the beveled mold?

10. Whether the die base of the machine tool is worn.

Fourth, the problems that should be paid attention to when punching special size holes

1. Special punch for punching holes with small aperture in the range of φ0.8-φ1.6.

2. When punching thick plates, use a die one size larger than the hole diameter. NOTE: At this time, if a normal size die is used, the punch threads will be damaged.

3. The ratio of the small width to the length of the punch edge part should generally not be less than 1:10.

Example 3: For a rectangular punch, when the length of the cutting edge is 80mm, the width of the cutting edge should be ≥8mm.

5. Sharpening of the mold

1. The importance of mold sharpening

Regular sharpening of the die is key to ensuring consistent punch quality. Regular sharpening of the mold can not only improve the service life of the mold, but also improve the service life of the machine. But you must master the right sharpening timing.

2. The specific characteristics of the mold that needs to be sharpened

For die sharpening, there is no strict number of blows to determine if sharpening is required. It mainly depends on the sharpness of the cutting edge. It is mainly determined by the following three factors:

1. Check the fillet of the cutting edge. If the fillet radius reaches R0.1mm (the maximum R value should not exceed 0.25mm), it needs to be sharpened.

2. Check the punching quality, is there a large burr?

3. Determine whether sharpening is required according to the noise of machine stamping. If there is abnormal noise when punching the same pair of molds, it means that the punch is dull and needs to be sharpened.

Note: If the edge of the cutting edge is rounded or the rear of the cutting edge is rough, sharpening should also be considered.

3. The method of sharpening

There are many ways to sharpen the mold, which can be realized by a special sharpening machine or a surface grinder. The punch and die grinding frequency is generally 4:1. Please adjust the mold height after sharpening.

1. Harm of incorrect sharpening method: Incorrect sharpening will aggravate the rapid destruction of the cutting edge, resulting in a greatly reduced number of blows per sharpening.

2. The benefits of the correct sharpening method: Regular sharpening of the mold can keep the quality and precision of the stamping stable. The die edge is damaged more slowly and has a longer life.

4. Sharpening rules

The following factors should be considered when sharpening:

(1) The fillet of the cutting edge depends on the sharpness of the cutting edge when the size is R0.1-0.25mm.

(2) The surface of the grinding wheel should be clean.

(3) It is recommended to use loose, coarse-grained and soft grinding wheels. Such as WA46KV

(4) The amount of grinding each time (the amount of knife cutting) shall not exceed 0.013mm. Excessive grinding will lead to overheating of the surface of the mold, which is equivalent to annealing treatment, and the mold will become soft, which greatly reduces the service life of the mold.

(5) Sufficient coolant must be added when sharpening.

(6) When grinding, the punch and the lower die should be fixed and stable, and a special fixture should be used.

(7) The amount of sharpening of the mold is certain. If this value is reached, the punch will be scrapped. If you continue to use it, it is easy to cause damage to the mold and the machine, which is not worth the loss.

(8) After sharpening, the edges should be treated with whetstone to remove excessively sharp ridges.

(9) After sharpening, it should be cleaned, demagnetized and oiled.

Note: The amount of die sharpening mainly depends on the thickness of the stamped sheet.

Six, the punch should pay attention before using

1. Storage

(1) Wipe the inside and outside of the upper die sleeve with a clean rag.

(2) Be careful not to scratch or dent when storing.

(3), apply oil to prevent rust.

2. Preparation before use

(1) Thoroughly clean the upper mold sleeve before use.

(2) Check the surface for scratches and dents. If there is, remove it with a whetstone.

(3) Apply oil inside and outside.

3. Matters needing attention when installing the punch on the upper die sleeve

(1) Clean the punch and oil its shank.

(2) About the large-station mold

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How to reduce the damage probability of stamping parts?

3. The sliding hinge shall not use aluminum alloy material, but stainless steel material.   

4. When installing hardware with fastening screws, a metal lining plate must be built in, and the thickness of the lining plate should be at least twice the distance between the fastener teeth. Plastic profiles or non-metallic linings must not be fastened.

5. After the hardware accessories are installed, the door and window locks, handles, etc. should be assembled after the window and door sash is in the frame. The position is accurate and the switch is flexible.   

6. After installation of metal stamping parts, attention should be paid to maintenance to prevent rust and corrosion. In daily use, it should be gently closed and opened to prevent hard closing and hard opening, causing damage. No noise, now there are nylon wheels, it not only pushes and pulls without noise, but also is smoother, lighter, and has no shorter service life than the above pulleys, in order to make the (door) windows operate normally and smoothly, it is necessary to choose high-quality pulleys for the (door) windows.

The above methods can effectively reduce the damage probability of stamping parts and improve the utilization rate. I hope the above content will be helpful to you!  

What is the difference between metal stamping blanking and punching?

Blanking can also be directly understood as re-cutting on small or medium-sized metal sheets cut from large pieces.

Most metal stamping formulas often punch the project before doing other things. After the blanking is completed, the processing manufacturer will perform other metal stamping stages, such as extrusion and bending.

Effective blanking can further improve our production capacity and efficiency. For example, when there are large quantities of orders, the blanking method is not only simple and convenient in the production process, but also the materials produced are of relatively high quality and high precision.

It is true that common problems such as uneven edges, burrs, etc. still occur during the day-to-day manufacturing process, but there are solutions for such situations as well, such as thermal deburring, manual deburring and/or vibration methods to remove .

For professional metal stamping processing plants, this is not a major problem. Baifudu Electromechanical Metal Stamping Processing Factory has a variety of processing technologies to support the production and processing of precision parts of various diameters and materials. The materials include copper, iron , stainless steel, aluminum, etc., can process 0.01 × 0.01 round, square, special-shaped and complex three-dimensional surfaces.

How to solve the stamping problem of electric vehicle stamping parts

The die set can be dismantled in time to check the abnormal cause of imprinting. It is verified from the consistency of the lower plane of the ejector pin and the die, and the rigidity of the lower backing plate and the lower bottom plate. It is found that the cause of the imprinting on the surface of the part is the concave The height of the mold and the push block is inconsistent. The source is that the backing plate has no hardness, and it sags after mass production, resulting in imprinting problems.

The imprint on the stamping part is caused by the protruding part of the part of the stamping die that should not be raised, and the raised part should be ground or replaced.

First of all, find the cause and location of the imprinting, and then blow the iron filings away with the blowing nozzle in the place where iron filings are likely to be generated, and check whether the mold blade is unhappy and causes too much iron filings. In addition, check it frequently during operation. , to see if there is an embossing.

The main reason for this anomaly is that the die set did not heat the die pad, and it was handed over to the responsible department for rectification. After rectification, the bottom-cutting problem solved the root cause of the imprinting problem.

What are the characteristics, design and material advantages of stamping parts?

When designing metal stamping parts, not only should the structure meet the requirements of use, but also the process requirements of the metal stamping part structure should be considered, that is, the metal stamping part structure should be adapted to the stamping process. Metal stamping parts with good structural technology can reduce or avoid stamping defects, easily ensure the quality of stamping parts, simplify the stamping process, improve productivity and reduce production costs. The main factors affecting the process performance of metal stamping parts are shape, size, precision and material.

Stamping parts are parts that can be processed by means of stamping, bending, stretching, etc. Metal stamping parts are widely used in various fields of our life, including some electronic devices, auto parts, decorative materials and so on. The structure of metal stamping parts is as follows: 

Stamping parts are mainly made of metal or non-metallic plates under the pressure of a press through a stamping die, which has the following advantages:

1. Stamping parts are stamped and manufactured under the premise of low material consumption. Its parts are lightweight and rigid. After the plastic deformation of the plate, the internal structure of the metal is improved, and the strength of the stamping part is improved.

2. The stamping parts have high dimensional accuracy, uniform size with the die, and good interchangeability. Meets general assembly and use requirements without further machining.

3. The surface quality of stamping parts is good, the appearance is smooth and beautiful, which provides convenient conditions for surface coating, electroplating, phosphating and other surface treatments.  

Large size and dimensional accuracy of automotive stamping parts

1. Large pieces and dimensional accuracy of automotive stamping parts

Automobile stamping parts are divided into many types, and the steel plates used for different types of parts are also different.

For some sealing plates, brackets and the like that do not require very high performance and the shape is not complicated, it is easy to use steel plates with general tensile properties for a long time.

Due to strict appearance requirements, large outer covering parts inevitably use specially required steel plates.

Some shapes are more complex, and some are deep shapes or steel plates with relatively sharp changes that do not require good tensile properties.

The dimensional accuracy of metal stamping parts can be generally divided into two categories: precision grade and ordinary grade. The precision grade is the precision that can be achieved by the stamping process, and the ordinary grade is the precision that can be achieved by economical means. When the machining accuracy of the mold is high, the shape and dimensional accuracy of the metal stamping parts can reach the ITl0 level, and the inner hole size can reach the IT9 level.

The surface quality of metal stamping parts should not be higher than the surface quality of raw materials, otherwise it needs to increase the follow-up processing to achieve, but also increase the cost of production.

The dimensional accuracy of metal stamping parts refers to the difference between the actual size and the basic size of the stamping parts. The smaller the difference, the higher the dimensional accuracy of the metal stamping parts. The main factors that lead to the size error of metal stamping parts are: the manufacturing accuracy of convex and concave molds, the gap between convex and concave molds, the elastic recovery of materials after stamping, inaccurate positioning, and unstable material properties.  

Why does the punching size of precision stamping parts not meet the standard?

2. When the cutting edge is worn, the tensile stress of the material increases, and the stamped parts tend to flip and twist. When flipping occurs, the punch size becomes smaller. The strong pressure of the material will plastically deform the material, resulting in an increase in the size of the punched hole. When the strong pressure is reduced, the punching size becomes smaller.

3. The shape of the punch edge. If the end is repaired with a bevel or arc, due to the relief of the punching force, the punching piece is prone to turning over and smearing, so the punching size will be larger. When the punch end is flat (no bevels or arcs), the punch size is relatively small. In the specific operation practice, specific research should be carried out on specific problems, and the methods and countermeasures to solve the problems should be found out.

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How to improve the automation level of metal stamping processing industry?

1. How to improve the automation level in the metal stamping processing industry

1. Mobile scrap metal

Conveyors, hydraulic dumpers and automatic feeding systems eliminate some of the most laborious manual processes in metal scrap handling.

Conveyors: Conveyors quickly and automatically remove stamping scrap and debris right from the start of production. When scrap metal and spent cutting fluid are automatically removed from core operations, forklift transfer is no longer required and production cycles are optimized.

Automatic dump truck. They receive chip carts or drums from die machining operations, then lift and flip them onto receiving hoppers. Mechanical options are equipped with advanced transfer capabilities; hydraulics facilitate low-level metal scrap transfer. Both systems are efficient for single-person trolley unloading if hand-held controls are used to guide the operation.

Loading Systems: These systems automatically transfer scrap metal into distribution containers for transport to metal recycling stations. The continuous back and forth operation of the reciprocating conveyor distributes the waste material evenly in the container. When the container is full, the level sensor alerts the operator. Loading and unloading automation can even use machine-to-machine communication to signal scrap dealers that containers are ready for pickup. Overall scales can track overall scrap production and help ensure containers are full, but also within road weight limits. These systems greatly reduce the supervision required for efficient loading.

Automatic transfer of scrap metal from one production point to another minimizes employee intervention. And, because these systems eliminate the hazards associated with manually moving scrap metal, workplace safety is improved. This can help attract and retain high-quality employees, while allocating resources for production-focused tasks in other areas of operations.

2. Modify metal scrap

Metal scrap handling equipment automates the task of reducing the turning and clumping of metal chips into flowable shovel chips. Equipment with vertical feed provides continuous positive feed operation to reduce bulk waste. Equipment with horizontal feed can accommodate a small number of narrow turns.

These systems help keep workshops free of hazardous materials and prepare scrap metal for more efficient line processing.

3. Monitor the machine

Automated machine monitoring and IIoT capabilities provide a path to success for stampers who lack adequate knowledge of facility equipment and maintenance resources as older, more experienced workers leave. Automated machine monitoring systems continuously monitor equipment performance and capture data to support predictive maintenance. Ultimately, downtime can be minimized, maintenance costs can be reduced by reducing labor overhead, productivity can be increased, and workplace safety can be improved throughout the operation.

Because IIoT communication devices collect device data and send it to the cloud, they make device data accessible to any person or device, anywhere. This can help new operators see what has caused machine failures in the past and make machine uptime more predictable. The IIoT can even send emails to suppliers to automatically order replacement parts.

4. Separation of cutting fluid

Operating after die cutting, wringers and centrifuges separate the cutting fluid from the metal chips. Especially when they are inserted into metal chip handling systems, wringers and centrifuges help to automatically remove and recycle cutting fluids, helping to speed up waste stream management. An automatic lubrication system for wringers and centrifuges with self-cleaning design and self-lubricating bearings helps support continuous operation while reducing operator-led procedures.

5. Manage cutting fluid

For stores lacking automatic fluid filtration systems, cutting fluid management requires repeated employee intervention. Operation with a flow oil separator eliminates the need to manually clean the oil in the flush tank. By automatically removing free-floating and mechanically dispersed run-oil, bacteria, mucus and inverted emulsions from individual machine oil sumps, central systems and wash tanks, run-oil separators reduce run-oil to less than 1% at a time.

A turnkey centralized fluid filtration system further improves fluid management efficiency by automatically controlling coolant concentration and continuously eliminating bacteria through ozone injection. These centralized systems require minimal operator involvement and training, making fluid management easy, seamless and easy. Cutting fluid recycling equipment can also reduce hazardous waste disposal by up to 90 percent and reduce new fluid purchases by up to 75 percent.

While automation offers a path to future resilience, it is still plagued by the stigma of the past. To take full advantage of the level of innovation that automation offers, North American manufacturing, including metal forming operations, must first dispel the misconception that automation can only eliminate jobs, when it turns out that automation can help create new jobs. An automation study by Deloitte in the UK showed that while 800,000 low-skilled jobs were eliminated, 3.5 million high-paying jobs were created.

Companies that deploy automation technology in their operations tend to grow, and those that don’t wither tend to grow. As such, automating waste streams is a way for North American stamping companies and their employees to make progress, and a way to increase operational resiliency that will allow plants to grow even in the most challenging economic conditions.