How to Estimate Die Clearance Required for Punching Aluminum (Amery, WI)

How to Estimate Die Clearance Required for Punching Aluminum

In order to alter the form of a metal or to cut it a punch press is of immense need. When the metal goes through the punch press it is pressed by the machine with a view to making it as desired. Sometimes one station is enough and sometimes it takes many stations to bring the metal in its planned shape having cut it. The latter method is called progressive die because it reaches its destination through a series of progression. Such a machine can sometimes be maintained manually because of its easy operation whereas at times it is as intricate as it needs the computer numerical control (CNC) where the punch press gets regulated with the aid of a computer program. Herein lies the role of CNC punch press financing. The high-performance tooling used by pharmaceutical companies in the manufacture of tablets and capsules requires highly polished scratch-free surfaces in order to maintain the surface contact necessary to compress formulation powders and develop a consistent quality product. Unfortunately industry-standard tooling steels such as D-series S-series and stainless steels (408 440C) are all prone to abrasive wear and corrosion. Quali-Tool manufactures C-frame style press tooling. Unittool is a trademark of Unittool Punch and Die Company Inc. Quali-Tool Inc. is not affiliated with and does not own this trademark. Get connected with us at info(at)quali-tool.com