Reducing costs and lead times for a metal stamped part with in-die assembly

This two-piece metal part, a decomp, is an engine component in power equipment. What two production initiatives reduced production costs and lead times? Moved the shaft component that was originally manufactured as a sintered metal piece to a cold-headed piece with a pre-certified supplier selected by Ultra. This produces the shaft more quickly and at […]

How does a progressive stamping die deliver cost-savings?

Are you looking for ways to cut costs on a current part?  But don’t want to risk the quality?  Jumping from one ineffective cost-saving method to the next can be time-consuming and adds inconsistency into the production cycle. Progressive dies build a solid foundation for long-term and continuous cost-savings.   These dies can deliver complex […]