The Unseen Costs of Using Worn or Damaged Press Brake Tooling

Metal fabricating is a fast-paced industry and it pays to be quick and accurate. Most of the workshop managers are only worried about the most important factors when it comes to press brake bending: the press brake machine, material and operator. But one of the most important pieces might be one you typically only notice when it fails: your tooling. Here at “Nanjing ACL Machinery Factory” we make or regrinds press brake tooling, it’s our 1 priority to provide a cost effective solution that will reduce tool wear and in turn increase factory productivity. Not only is the right now nature of a hurried change obvious, hidden factors add up to take a toll on your wallet and the efficacy of what you do.

Deteriorated Quality of Product and Raised Scrap Ratios

The most immediate impact of using poor tooling is the quality of the bent parts. Punches and dies, when they become worn, will no longer have sharp-edged clearances. This results in variable bend angles, dimension inaccuracies and outwardly imperfections including scratches and dents on the products. Each portion that is rejected for being out of spec means wasted materials, labor, and machine time. And what is a small defect on one part can add up to a major waste cost across a high volume production run. Not only is there extra material cost, there is the need for rework, sorting, and scrap which means you are committing people and machinery to value-less activities.

The Impact on Production Efficiency and Thruput Is Substantial

It’s the age old adage that in manufacturing, time is money. Dull or nicked tooling results in loss of capability. Setup consumes more time when operators are constantly adjusting and test bending to compensate for the tooling s shortcomings. This increases downtime between jobs. In addition, the manner is time-consuming since operators may have to operate the machine at a lower rate of speed in order to accommodate quality problems or damage to additional tooling. Multiply` these minute delays across every set-up and every bend you make, and the pace at which your shop can turn around orders is stunted.

Ensuring the Value of Your Tool Long-Term through Proper Maintenance

Guarding your investment isn’t limited to the press brake. A proactive tooling management concept is the key to long-term productivity. This entails taking care to clean it frequently of dangerous metal chips, check for signs of wear and ensure it is stored in a rack in organized slots so it does not receive nicks and rust. When you partner with a trusted manufacturer like Nanjing ACL Machinery Factory, you’ll get machining tooling that’s built to last and perform reliably over the long haul. Your superior tooling investment is not an expense - it is an investment in your product quality, protect in your equipment, and maximize production efficiencies for years to come.

Don't allow hidden worn tooling costs to eat into your profits. Proactive tooling management is one of the key factors in helping build a healthier, more competitive fabricator.