Equipment Used
Entire Shop
Expertise
Developed this part to be produced in a progressive die instead of hand transfer die.
Technical Specifications
Overall Part Dimensions: .242 x 6.75 x 7.500
Materials Used
- A-2
- D-2
- 414PH
- CRS
- HRS
In Process Inspection / Testing
CMM
Industry
Mining and Construction
Volume
500,000 EAU
Delivery / Turn-Around Time
12-14 Week tool build
Location
Iowa
Product Name
Wheel lug for heavy off-road mining and construction equipment
Value Proposition
Ability to produce more parts in less time.
Summary
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.