Transfer press tooling is one of the best solutions for high-volume stamping projects and complicated designs. As an automated stamping technique, transfer tooling is highly efficient and produces metal parts at high manufacturing rates. From simple designs to complex geometries, transfer press stamping can create metal components to virtually any required specifications.
Automated operations with transfer press tooling are effective for high-volume production runs. At Hudson Technologies, we manufacture precision metal parts with in-house press machines and equipment. Talk to a specialist to learn more about our transfer press services.
What is Transfer Press Tooling?
Transfer press tooling, or transfer die stamping, is an automated metal-forming process for efficient and high-speed manufacturing. In transfer press stamping, all forming operations occur in one large press machine, with all the necessary dies integrated into a single die set.
The first operation in transfer die stamping is to separate the part from a sheet or strip of raw metal. The separated component is then physically “transferred” to the next operation using an automated transfer mechanism. Each production part is freely transferred and repositioned through the various forming operations. After the dies are loaded, each stroke of the press machine produces a completed part.
Simultaneous operations and high-speed transfers make this process excellent for high-volume stamping projects. Transfer press tooling can create highly complex metal parts with precision and detail. Large parts can be manufactured with specialized features, making transfer tooling a versatile solution for virtually endless application requirements.
Advantages of Transfer Die Stamping
While transfer press stamping has a higher tooling setup cost, high-speed automation results in much lower per-piece costs than other custom tooling methods. Repeatable operations produce high-precision parts at rapid rates. As such, transfer press tooling is ideal for high-volume production runs, typically exceeding 50,000 parts per year.
Benefits of transfer press tooling for metal stamping processes include:
- Automated processing
- Long-term repeatability
- Consistent precision
- Tight tolerances
- Simultaneous operations
- Can form highly complex parts
- Design and setup flexibility
Custom Tooling Methods & Capabilities
At Hudson Technologies, we house over 130 metal-forming press machines at our facility, ensuring we have the tools and capabilities to manufacture parts to your exact specifications. Our range of stamping equipment and advanced machinery allows us to manufacture top-quality custom metal components for clients in any trade.
Along with our transfer press stamping processes, our experts use several other tooling methods to shape metal components to your requirements. Additional tooling services include:
- Stage Tooling: This method uses multiple tools on one press to form components. The tooling is changed between each stamp, resulting in numerous “stages” of operation. Stage tooling can create simple and complex geometries and is best for low-volume production runs.
- Progressive Die Tooling: This method incorporates all required tooling into a single die set. Sheet metal is fed through a press and stamped at each operation. The finished part is cut off and ejected after completion. Progressive die tooling is excellent for high-volume production runs.
- Metal-to-Rubber and Metal-to-Metal Tooling: With this style of tooling, sheet metal is pressed between a die and a rubber block. The rubber can be standard flat or machined in a die shape to expand design capabilities. Rubber pad forming is commonly used for low-volume production runs.
Transfer Press Stamping Services from Hudson Technologies
With more than 80 years of stamping experience, Hudson Technologies is your reliable partner for all your metal forming needs. Our skilled experts work directly with you from start to finish, making sure we meet every demand and fulfill every requirement.
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