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Theright lubricantcanhaveahuge impact on production rates and part quality.
Stamping the upper and total die weight on the die is the required method, unless the company can make available a foolproof alternative, such as written instruction—including the
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must lift after the press has gone through the bottom of its stroke. This permits all of the electric motor’s ener- gy to go toward regaining flywheel speed that was lost stamping the part rather than wasting
upper-die weight. OSHA requires that the weight be stamped and not marked or painted because stamping this infor- mation eliminates the risk of repainting an incorrect figure on the die.
the motor’s energy on lifting the ram.
Retrofitting older presses with integrat- ed controls having tonnage-monitoring capabilities together with automatic shut- height and counter- balance adjustment functions can greatly improve die-setting time, accuracy and
consistency.
Are you interested in learning more
about die-setting practices and safety? Then consider attending PMA’s Die Set- ting Practices and Safety seminar, Feb- ruary 21-22, 2018, in Nashville, TN. Visit PMA’s website to register or con- tact Marianne Sichi msichi@pma.org for more information. MF
How important is counterbalancing?
Important enough
that OSHA requires
information regard-
ing upper die weight
be made available to
the die setter to
enable proper counterbalance adjust- ments. The total die weight of the die assembly also must be known to avoid overloading die-handling equipment.
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