Parting and slitting are common practices in sheet metal fabrication. Whether you are parting nested parts or straightening the edge of the sheet, you need a product that is rigid and delivers a long tool life. Wilson Tool developed the HP DuraBlade® and Dura-Die parting products specifically to maximize your productivity for these applications.
Dura-Die is the ideal complement to HP DuraBlade® for thick turret parting. Made with replaceable inserts manufactured from Wilson Tool’s exclusive Ultima® tool steel, Dura-Die can withstand even the highest punching force. It is available with positive taper or Slug Hugger® 2 relief options for slug pulling prevention, and in standard and close-to-clamp options.
Tabs are used to keep a part attached to the sheet so it can be easily broken free once it’s removed from the machine. The most efficient tab will keep a strong enough bond to the sheet to keep the part stable, but then break cleanly without requiring a secondary operation to clean up burrs. Tabs are used to “shake-a-part” pieces nested in sheet metal as well as to create “mini-nested” pieces for additional manufacturing processes.
Tool steel plays a large role in the life and performance of your tooling. Wilson Tool understands this and has engineered a tool steel to significantly increase wear resistance over conventional tool steels. Learn more about Ultima Premium tool steel, available exclusively from Wilson Tool.
