John Waddington Coil feeding is the process of transferring metal from the coil into the press. Feeding the coil precisely, quickly, and without damaging the material is paramount to your operations. Coil press feeding works hand in hand with other front-of-line metal stamping operations. With two major modes of feeds dominating the market—air feed and …
Unique Challenges in the Current Industry
If you want to better understand the metal-processing industry today, it helps to explore some of the unique challenges experienced by actual companies. Let’s look at a few examples. Equipment That Feeds Both Bar Stock and Coil Stock Recently one of our customers required equipment to feed both bar stock (which was 5/8” thick) and …
Untangling the Uncoiling Process
Gary Moore When you can’t control your uncoiling process, the result is tangles, overruns, twists, and damage to the material. There’s probably no other wire or flat stock handling issue of more importance than controlling the uncoiling process. It’s frustrating and time-consuming to straighten out these messes. In addition, without the proper safety measures in place, …
DustShield offers Covid-19 Solutions
Press Room Equipment’s sister company DustShield is currently offering several different solutions to increase cleanliness and protect your team while they’re at work. These solutions include sneeze guards for retail counters and partitions for your break room tables. The partitions are fully customizable for your needs, easy to clean and simple to set up. Made …
Metal Stamping Trends & Innovations
Steve Cox, Regional Sales Manager at Press Room Equipment Co While necessity is the mother of invention, change is the driver of innovation—and the metal stamping industry has faced substantial changes over the past 20 years, resulting in highly sophisticated solutions. Understanding current trends, where the industry is headed, and opportunities for process improvements can …
