Reduce Costs with Flex Cam

How it saves costs:

• If the Cam is ever blocked, the accumulator will assist in preventing punch or die damage.
• Ability to add more functions in a die and reduce the amount of operations necessary.
• Simplifies the die design with less interference with transfer arms.
• Does not create panel burr due to wear and changes in the punch position like in mechanical cams.
• Ability to adjust force instead of replacements.
• Reduces maintenance time and costs.
• Can use one die with variations in the end products without stops in production- For example, panels with or without holes.
• Ability to retro-fit in existing dies instead of building a new tool.

 

 

Mechanical Cams VS Flex Cam

Mechanical cams:

• Punching position changes over time due to wear.
• Can lead to panel burr.
• Shortens the punch and die service life.
• Increases maintenance.

Flex Cam:

• Force is aligned at a consistently reliable angle onto the panel.
• Reduces probability of panel burr developing from changes in punch position due to wear.
• Reduces maintenance

 

Want more details? 

Learn more about the Flex Cam and read more about ways to reduce costs in our Cost-Effective Guide.