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TT style tooling. Special applications. Eliminating secondary operations. Sheet metal application problem:. Dealer Forum. Bend Part. Unfolded Part. Possible problem to bend the part: When the pressbrake cannot set the back stop fingers at an angle …. ??. 2.
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TT style tooling Special applications
Eliminating secondary operations Sheet metal application problem: Dealer Forum Bend Part Unfolded Part Possible problem to bend the part: When the pressbrake cannot set the back stop fingers at an angle … ?? 2
Eliminating secondary operations Dealer Forum EasySnap lines can solve the problem … and leave no burr : Bending lines V-die for bending EasySnap lines 3
Eliminating secondary operations Conventional wire micro-joint When a corner micro-joint is not possible, wire micro-joints are used … Unless they are cleaned up, they can interfere with further operations … e.g. leading to inaccurately bend products .
Eliminating secondary operations Mate EasySnap™ SQUARE SHEARBUTTON Square 5mm Square shearbutton micro-joint leaves smooth, burrless edge
Component after hand bending. Eliminating secondary operations MATE EASYBEND™ • Complex bending made easy • V-line stencil creates line of weakness • Allows subsequent bending by hand • Suitable for MS or SS < 1.50mm and Al < 2.00mm • Maximum recommended length 300mm • Available for all tooling styles Hand bend along bend line created with EasyBend™ Before punching. After punching with EasyBendT.
Shaving holes Improving results Make Straight Walled Holes Without Drilling Finished hole size is the starting point. Punch #1 = finished hole size – clearance (20%)Die #1 = finished hole size + 0.1 mm Punch #2 = finished hole size (full mat’l contact : Maxima !)Die #2 = die #1
Shaving holes Improving results Precision shaving with 2 tools Shaving Slug
BLANKING Improving results • Blanking rather than punching saves time, tool life and sheet usage • Special shapes can also be done with a combination of standard tooling • Note: Beware of changing burr side 9
Progressive Tools Piercing and blanking with progressive tools
Progressive Tools Piercing, forming and blanking with progressive tools
Progressive Tools Piercing, forming and blanking with progressive tools