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Technical guide

Die maintenance: how to extend die life

A die’s life is extended by planned maintenance – checking cutting edges, guides and springs at set intervals – and above all by the right design and material choices: WIDIA inserts and sintered steels drastically reduce interventions.

Quick answer

In brief

A die’s life is extended by planned maintenance – checking cutting edges, guides and springs at set intervals – and above all by the right design and material choices: WIDIA inserts and sintered steels drastically reduce interventions.

What to check

  • Condition of cutting edges and burrs appearing on parts
  • Wear of guides, pillars and bushes
  • Springs and blank holder
  • Part dimensions compared with the initial tryout

Designing to reduce maintenance

Active parts in wear-resistant materials, replaceable inserts and easy access to wear components reduce downtime.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Intervening only when the part is out of tolerance
  • Not recording the strokes performed
  • Using spare parts that do not conform to the design

How Cidonio Stampi works

Since 1969, we have been designing and building sheet metal dies in Rosà (VI): feasibility study with the customer, 3D CAD design, construction in our own toolroom and tryout with dimensional inspection. UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certification by TÜV SÜD.

Cidonio Stampi production floor in Rosà, Vicenza (Italy)

FAQs

How often should maintenance be carried out?

It depends on material, stroke rate and volumes: it is planned according to stroke count and part inspection.

Do the materials make a difference?

Yes, WIDIA and sintered steels drastically reduce maintenance.

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