Wheel lug for heavy off-road mining and construction equipment
Multi-Station Progressive Die
A manufacturer of heavy off-road mining and construction equipment needed to lower its cost per part. We took a part that was produced in a 5 station hand transfer tool making 60 parts an hour and developed a multi-station progressive die that produces 50 pieces a minute.
Industry
Mining and Construction
Location
Iowa
Volume
500,000 EAU
Why it mattered
- Ability to produce more parts in less time.
How we built it
Equipment Used
- Entire Shop
Expertise
- Developed this part to be produced in a progressive die instead of hand transfer die.
Technical specs
- Part dimensions
- .242 x 6.75 x 7.500
Materials
- A-2
- D-2
- 414PH
- CRS
- HRS
Inspection / testing
- CMM
Production & delivery
Delivery / turn-around
- Tool Build: 12-14 Weeks