Stamping (metalworking)

Marx Schwab in Germany developed a new process for stamping that involved as many as 12 men turning a large wheel to press metal into coins.Press and interconnected automation devices increase production rates, reduce labor costs and provide more safety for workers.The Tribology process generates friction which requires the use of a lubricant to protect the tool and die surface from scratching or galling.The lubricant also protects the sheet metal and finished part from the same surface abrasion as well as facilitate elastic material flow preventing rips, tears and wrinkles.However, key issues such as quality control, high-volume application, and the need for material research into mechanical properties must be addressed before full-scale implementation of the technology is realized.[9][10][11] Metal stamping can be applied to a variety of materials based on their unique metalworking qualities for a number of applications across a wide range of industries.
Animation of a power press with a fixed barrier guard
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