BASIC OVERVIEW OF DIE INSTALLATION

Improper installation is one of the major causes of die failure. Untrained personnel should never attempt it. The press, the die, and all mounting devices should be inspected prior to installation. Any press operator viewing an unsafe installation should shut down immediately. Wear safety glasses during installation.

Wipe off any grease, slivers, or slugs from the die area of the press, and the top/bottom of the die set.

Lightly file and stone these surfaces to remove any nicks or protrusions.

Place the die set in the press. Stop the press at the bottom of its stroke, just above the top shoe. Turn off power to press & lock out!!

Bolt top shoe to ram. Tighten bolts from the ram to the top shoe. If possible, don’t use a stem. Try never to use a sub-pressed die (one that does not bolt to the ram).

Bolt or toe clamp bottom shoe to bolster plate. Watch that the bottom die set clamps down evenly. Tighten Bolts.

With everything tight, run the die through the entire stroke manually. Listen & watch for anything out of the ordinary. Adjust if need be.

Check that slug flow has not been interfered. Adjust shut height and lock into position to just above the height stop.

If you have any questions, or if things do not look right, feel free to call us anytime. Install all safety guards.

Inspect mountings & press bolts after every 4 hours of operation.