Vacuum Cups for Hot Stamping Applications
November 1, 2013
Bilsing's new vacuum cups for hot forming can withstand temperatures of up to 482°F.
Bilsing Automation North America's WF2-series black vacuum cups are designed to withstand the high temperature environment of hot forming. The silicone-free cups, made of FPM, can withstand temperatures up to 482°F with a medium hard material ranking of 70 Shore A.
"Ongoing pressure on the automotive industry to reduce vehicle weight without impacting safety standards has created an increasing use of high strength steel (HSS), especially in the areas of structural components such as body pillars," said a company spokesperson. "Although lighter and stronger than traditional steels, HSS can be a challenge in the pressroom. Hot stamping offers a stress-relieving capability that lessens the springback and warping that can occur with HSS."
Bilsing had previously addressed this growing manufacturing trend with its PSQ40 hot stamp grippers. The introduction of vacuum cups for the hot forming process now provides customers a choice of gripping approaches. Lighter in weight, vacuum cups are designed to improve productivity and reduce tool changeover time. Additionally, Bilsing reported that vacuum cups are able to better handle odd-shaped workpieces as compared to grippers, which must access a part edge.
The Bilsing vacuum cups are available in all automotive industry mounts and a full range of shapes.
For more information contact:
Bilsing Automation - North America
22287 Starks Drive
Clinton Township, MI 48036
586-463-0686
info.na@bilsing-automation.com
www.bilsing-automation.com
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