Choosing the right hole-making process is crucial for efficiency and quality. Here are the top mistakes manufacturers often make:
- Overlooking Material and Thickness Compatibility: Manufacturers sometimes choose a process without considering how their chosen material – whether it’s mild steel, aluminum, or stainless steel-affects tool wear and accuracy. For example, UniPunch offers specialized tooling series like the AJ-Series for lighter materials and AH-Series for heavier materials.
- Ignoring the Importance of Hole-to-Hole Distance: If your hole pattern requires tight tolerances, a system that lacks precision will only create problems. UniPunch is designed with customizable spacers and adjustments, ensuring consistent hole spacing no matter your setup.
- Underestimating Press Tonnage Requirements: Each material and hole size demands a specific press tonnage. Choosing a tooling system without understanding these requirements can lead to damaged presses and poor quality holes. UniPunch provides clear guidelines on press tonnage, helping you choose the right setup for the job.
- Not Accounting for Production Speed and Flexibility: Some manufacturers opt for traditional drilling, which can be slow and inflexible. UniPunch modular tooling systems enable faster changeover and can punch multiple holes in one stroke, boosting productivity and reducing downtime.
- Overlooking Tool Life: Selecting a low-cost tool might save money upfront, but can lead to frequent replacements and production delays. UniPunch units are built to last. Our ductile iron C-frame castings are carefully poured at a local foundry and are machined by the experienced UniPunch team.
Choose UniPunch to avoid these mistakes and get better hole-punching results!
