Brass 'side sockets' as used in 'Euro' power cords for domestic appliances.
These were manufactured by our customer utilizing a manually indexing rotary table featuring 8 cutting and forming operations with the addition of secondary tapping and screwing stations. With a view to simplifying the process we used our Rockwell 28 multislide press, which, following tool design and manufacture, was able to produce 80 components per minute in one efficient stage. So, along with shorter lead times and superior quality, a substantial saving was passed on to our customer.
Phosphor bronze 'brush contact' an integral part in electric motors for automotive rear wiper assemblies.
Following prolonged use, the domed form area of this component was prone to splitting. We enhanced the customers original design using a bespoke formed rivet as a contact face. This vastly improved longevity and prevented failure. Cost was a factor thus preventing further operations. Our answer, the flexible, efficient 'multi-slide' press. Tooling was engineered allowing the contact to be cut and formed allowing copper rivets to be 'bowl fed' to a precision forming die. Rivets were inserted, their backs swaged, optimizing adhesion to the brush contact. The products life was extended a hundred fold.
Transfer of 40 progression tools.
One of our largest customers experienced problems when their supplier unexpectedly went into liquidation. As a first tier supplier to the Automotive Industry they were under the threat of costly line stoppages. We assisted by collecting 40 progression tools from their old supplier, and over 2 weeks, each component was assessed and sampled with its corresponding I.S.I.R
