Shell Tooling Components in the Production Process
TOOLING COMPONENTS
Die Center Piston: Applies controlled force to shape and form materials during high-precision metal forming operations, ensuring consistent pressure distribution and maintaining alignment throughout the forming cycle.
Upper Die Shoe: Serves as the primary mounting surface for upper tooling components, providing structural support and stability to ensure precise and repeatable forming operations.
Upper Tooling Retainer: Secures the upper tooling components in place, maintaining proper positioning and alignment to prevent tool deflection and ensure consistent results.
Upper Piston: Applies downward force in coordination with the lower piston, working to shape and refine the material while maintaining high-precision movement and repeatability.
Blank & Draw Die: Shapes the metal sheet into a cup, ensuring proper form development before subsequent forming processes refine the can’s structure.
Die Center: Ensures precise centering and balance within the forming system, contributing to uniform material shaping and preventing alignment errors.
Stripper Plate: Removes the formed part from the punch after each cycle, preventing material sticking and ensuring smooth operation in high-volume production environments.
Stock Plate: Provides a stable surface for material feeding and processing, maintaining precise alignment of the blank as it moves through different stages of the forming process.
Spacers: Maintain precise separation and alignment between various tooling components, ensuring consistent material flow and uniform part formation. These include Upper Piston Spacers, Blank & Draw Die Spacers, Cut Edge Spacers, Panel Punch Spacers, and Die Center Spacers, all engineered for repeatability and stability in high-speed metal forming operations.
Cut Edge: Defines the final trimmed profile of the formed component, ensuring a clean, precise edge that meets quality standards for downstream processes.
Panel Punch: Applies force to shape specific features on the can body, ensuring consistent structural integrity and design accuracy.
Lower Piston: Works in tandem with the upper piston to apply counterforce during the forming process, ensuring even material distribution and precise can formation.
Panel Punch Piston: Provides the force needed for detailed shaping operations, ensuring intricate can features are consistently formed with precision.
Die Core Ring: Ensures stability and durability within the forming system, maintaining tight tolerances and preventing tool misalignment during production.
Lower Tooling Retainer: Secures lower tooling components, providing structural support and alignment to maintain consistent performance in high-speed manufacturing.
Lower Die Shoe: Acts as the foundation for lower tooling components, ensuring rigid support and precise positioning to maintain repeatability in the forming process.
Shell Tooling Designed for Longevity and Consistency in Production
Oberg’s Shell Tooling components are crafted from high-performance materials to ensure durability and reduced wear, particularly in continuous, high-speed manufacturing environments. From blanking through cupping, each component is made to maintain exacting standards across large production volumes.
