We all know what happens to tooling and die when it’s stored haphazardly. Bumped and scratched, a chip here, a nick there, and suddenly your machining just isn’t what it used to be. The quality has slipped, maybe more products are being returned, there’s an increase in customer complaints. It’s too valuable and too expensive to risk. What are your options?
Tool & Die Storage Done Right
August 29, 2014
by Scott Stone
Tags: tool & die rack, tooling, machining, CNC, lathe, cutter, sheet metal storage
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5 Sheet Metal Storage Alternatives
September 18, 2012
by Scott Stone
Above: how difficult is it to access these sheets?
Sheet metal is one of the most difficult handling challenges out there. It’s simultaneously bulky, heavy, somewhat flexible and prone to damage if handled incorrectly. It often has sharp edges and corners, making it dangerous to manually move and turn. At higher gauges or in bundles, it requires forklifts, cranes or scissor lifts for safe and effective handling. Even a thin sheet, if it’s 4 x 8, can be too much for a single worker to handle.
Yet, sheet metal is commonly used in manufacturing and fabrication, so finding better sheet metal storage and handling methods is key. What can you do to handle it better?
Tags: sheet metal storage, industrial racks, storage problems
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