Customer
Tooling Die
Manufacturing Issues
Customer’s Goals
Redesign Process
Ultra's Solution
We machine opened the dowel block and installed replaceable inserts with dowel holes. These hardened inserts established a more solid base for the dowel holes and pins to align. The newly designed center hole on this insert will improve line up with the location pin on the tooling. Ultra’s customized solution included redesigned dowel pins composed of a hardened liner. The end surface of the dowel pins is now curved allowing for better lead-in and fit into the dowel hole.
Experienced CNC Machinists utilized their technical skills, 3D design software, and our CNC equipment to precisely build this replaceable metal insert with its drilled holes. This video below shows inside the CNC where the insert is placed in an established location to ensure accurate and consistent drilling operations.
Customer Outcome
This project Introduced an easier process for assembly and disassembly of this tooling on the production line. The redesigned die block extends tooling life by utilizing robust, machined components, and it helps minimize damage to the tooling.
On-site repairs can be more easily completed by the customer because of the replaceable insert.
Ultra has since improved the dowel features on five different production tooling operations for this Global Food Manufacturer.
