Posts by R&D Department
How to Choose Press Brake Tonnage, Bending Length and Backgauge
Choose a press brake by checking the force required for the actual material and bending method, the longest bend, the tooling limits and the access needed through the complete bend sequence. Tonnage alone does not establish whether a machine can make the part.
How to Choose a Die Cart: Capacity, Height and Transfer Method
Choose a die cart or mold transfer cart by capacity, load center, deck height, route, transfer method, controls, safety, cost and ROI.
Engineering a Coil Transfer System: Storage, Upending and Production-Line Loading
Plan a complete coil transfer system from storage through upending, cart transport, staging and loading into slitters, decoilers, roll-forming lines and stamping presses.
How to Size an Industrial Coil Tipper or Upender: Engineering Calculations and Selection Data
Learn how to size an industrial coil tipper or upender using verified load, coil geometry, center of gravity, gravity moment, contact pressure, duty cycle and handling sequence.
Mold Temperature Controller Selection Guide: Temperature, Flow, Media & Process Requirements
Learn how to select a mold temperature controller using process temperature, heat load, water or oil, flow, pressure, cooling capacity, controls, utilities, and maintenance requirements.
How to Buy an Industrial Hydraulic Press: Manufacturer & Supplier Checklist
Compare industrial hydraulic press manufacturers and suppliers using tonnage, frame, tooling, controls, customization, testing, installation, service, and total delivered cost.
Die Spotting Process: How Mold and Die Tryout Works
Learn how the die spotting process checks mold and die contact, alignment, shut height, surface fit, controlled tryout, and press-selection requirements.
Powder Press Selection Guide: Tooling, Force & Density
Prepare a powder press enquiry with part and powder data, tooling motions, force estimates, a quotation-comparison checklist and an agreed acceptance trial.
Die Flipper Safety Features for Heavy Die and Mold Rotation
Short answer: a die flipper reduces risk by supporting a die or mold through controlled rotation. Also called a die upend...
What Is a Die Flipper? Uses, Safety & Die Upender Names
Short answer: a die flipper rotates heavy dies, molds, and tooling so operators can access, inspect, clean, repair, store...