PREVENT DIE CRASHES

Make Die Crashes a Thing of the Past by attending the famous Wintriss Die Protection Clinic. The next Die Protection Clinic will be hosted by the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) at their headquarters in Cleveland, OH on March 21, 2024. This clinic will be available both live and virtual.

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Overview

Overview

For more than 30 years, the Wintriss Die Protection Clinic has been the metalforming industry’s premier source for die protection and in-die sensing information and training.

Using a down-to-earth approach, we cover every aspect of die protection and sensor selection for progressive, transfer, and compound dies. Whether you’re an experienced die protection user or have never installed a sensor, the clinic will provide you with the information that you need to improve your stamping operation and put an end to repetitive die crashes.

The Die Protection Clinic’s ultra-practical, application-oriented curriculum gives you the knowledge you need to start protecting your dies right away, even if you’ve never used sensors or die protection controls.

For experienced die protection users, the Clinic is constantly updated with new die protection applications and information on how to apply the latest sensor and control system technology.

Who Should Attend?

– Tool Designers
– Tool Makers

– Tooling Engineers

– Manufacturing Engineers

– Sensor Specialists

– Engineering Management

– Production Managers

– Setup Personnel

– Maintenance People

– Electricians

– Press Operators

Each clinic attendee is eligible to download a copy of the Wintriss Die Protection Handbook. For over 30 years, the handbook has been the stamping industry’s most important reference for die protection, sensor selection and installation, die wiring, and technical information related to electronics and in-die sensing.

Clinic Highlights

THEORY – Find out how to get the most out of your die protection system. We’ll detail the proper use of various control functions and identify the five most important factors to consider when selecting a control system.

SENSORS – From basic probes to state-of-the-art electronic sensors, we’ll show you how to select and properly apply the right sensor or any application. We cover the advantages and limitations of each sensor type, and provide tips and tricks on selection, installation, and wiring.

IMPLEMENTATION – We’ll provide specific instructions on how to select a sensor that will last in a stamping die. We will provide an overview of the testing process to ensure that each application is robust enough for a production environment. Wiring guidelines are discussed along with recommended sensor connection hardware.

Applications

Learn the most effective methods for sensing:

– Non-Ejected Parts

– Feed Problems

– Part Transfer

– Stripper Position

– Slug Ejection

– Cam Return

– Ejection Cylinders

– Double Blanks

– Material Blanking

– Pulled Slugs

– End of Material