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Technical guides and references for sheet metal working
Practical articles based on the manufacturers' catalogs: machine compatibility, tool selection and the technologies behind the equipment we distribute.
Quick reference
Glossary of sheet metal working terminology
20 terms with definitions and English–Romanian equivalents, based on the Mate, UKB and TOX catalogs. From punching and thick turret through to clinching and regrinding.
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Bend force calculator
Estimate bend force in kN/m and tons from material, thickness and V-die opening, with an example from the UKB catalog.
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Tool selection
CNC punch tool maintenance: sharpening, coatings, and tool life
When to sharpen, the correct sharpening procedure, coatings for difficult materials, and the external factors that shorten punch and die life.
Tool selection
How to choose die clearance for CNC punching
The calculation formula, a clearance table by material and thickness, and why total clearance, not per-side clearance, is what actually matters.
Maintenance
Press brake tool maintenance: corrosion, buildup, and rated force
How to prevent corrosion, material buildup on the tool edge, and exceeding rated force, the three most common causes of premature wear on press brake tooling.
Tool selection
How to choose the right press brake tooling
The criteria that decide the right press brake tool: press system, production run, V-opening, grain direction, and part geometry.
Compatibility
Thick Turret compatibility guide
How the Thick Turret system maps onto Amada, Euromac, Prima Power, LVD and other punch presses: A, B, C, D and E stations, maximum diameters, and which Mate system to choose.
Technologies
TOX clinching vs. spot welding
How TOX clinching works, how it differs from spot welding, and why it suits galvanised sheet, dissimilar materials and non-destructive quality checking.
Tool selection
UKB press brake tool steel selection
Which materials UKB press brake tooling uses, which system each is available for, what hardness the bending radii get, and how to choose based on your application.
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