You’ll find this content as part of our page on Laser Blanking, but this month, we want to highlight it in our AHSS Insights blog. We thank Schuler North America for contributing this insightful case study. Production of Class A quality and structural parts...
Edge Ductility Measurements Cut Edge Quality Cutting Clearances: Burr Height and Tool Wear Cutting Clearances: General Recommendations Punch Face Design Effect of Edge Preparation Method on Ductility Visual Guide for Shear Face Assessment Key Points Advanced...
A cut edge has four distinct zones with different characteristics: Rollover – The plastically deformed zone bent as the cutting tools contact the edge of the sheet surface. Burnish – The zone where the cutting tools penetrate into the sheet metal, prior to any...
Conventional blanking requires high press forces to shear the sheet metal. As steel strength increases, snap-through tonnage also increases, potentially leading to press and tooling damage. Over time, clearances may change, affecting edge quality. Shearing results in...