Last month we discussed press capacity, coil-feed-line capacity, feed accuracy and coil payout - four areas with which die-setters must be familiar to ensure safe and accurate setup of stamping dies. This month we turn our attention to lockout-tagout and counterbalance pressure - two topics that affect die-change procedures. Any person tasked with changing or setting dies, including the tool and die maker setting a new die for initial tryout, must understand both to minimize risks.
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