A Q&A with PFA from Metalforming Magazine: QDC as Soft Automation
The following is a question and answer editorial done in Metal Forming Magazine by Joe Jancsurak with PFA’s VP Mark Scanlan. We’re excited to share this information with our readers.
Tag Archives: Quick Die Change
Quick-Die-Change Strategy – Q&A with an Expert
Making quick, efficient transitions from stamping the last part of one run to first-part approval of the next run continues to take on a growing level of importance, as stampers strive to squeeze every vestige of productivity from their equipment. Here, Klimowicz shares his perspectives on QDC strategies with MetalForming, September 2016, page 34.
How to Implement Quick Die Change: 8 Easy steps to increased stamping productivity & profits
Few lean manufacturing methods increase press uptime, lower per-part costs, and provide an immediate return on investment (ROI) as readily as quick die change (QDC) does. Although the merits of QDC likely are well understood within the stamping field, tailoring a program to a company’s current equipment and operational requirements can be challenging. Generally, implementing […]