METAL STAMPING INDUSTRY

BACKGROUND

Manufacturers of pressed metal parts (metal stampers, metal pressers, metal forming, steel and wire products, springs, etc), use heavy tooling that is subject to premature wear without correct oil lubrication.  Some products manufactured include: -

�      Can lids, can tops and ring pulls

�      Hose clamps

�      Electrical connector pins and terminals

�      Light bulb cases

�      Razor blade components

�      Transformer laminations

�      Staples & pins

�      Lead frames

�      Washers

�      Contract stamping

TYPICAL DISPENSE METHODS

A variety of methods to apply lubricant oil might be used.  The following are some examples of more common methods: -

�      Rollers

�      Pads

�      Brushes

�      Airless spray systems

�      Oil cans

�      Other spray system

TYPICAL PROBLEMS WITH MANUAL SYSTEMS

Any roller, brush or oil can will not accurately control the volume of lubricant to the part.  Rollers can wear as they are in constant contact with the parts.  Brushes require an operator to apply the oil as do oil cans.  Airless spray systems cannot be controlled to apply finer spray patterns and are prone to inconsistencies.

BENEFITS OF AN ADL SPRAY VALVE SOLUTION

�      Extended life of the die or tool between sharpenings

�      Reduced downtime

�      Improved finished part quality

�      Up to 90% reduced lubricant usage

�      Reduced lubricant cleanup & disposal costs

�      Ability to calibrate the process for multiple stamping lines

�      Reduced time spent washing finished components of excess oil

�      Reduction in slug pulling & rejects

�      Happy operators � no oil mist or fog

�      Faster strokes can be made as controlled lubricant keeps die cool

PRODUCT SOLUTION

TS5540-046F Spray valves with fan nozzle in stainless steel.  A TS500R spray valve controller with 5 litre or 10 litre pressure pots.