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Most forging suppliers purchase completed die blocks, which they then send
to die sinking manufacturers for 'carving out' of the die impression.
Shultz Steel uses a unique approach, in keeping with our "Vertical
Integration" philosophy.
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start by purchasing air melted steel ingots (directly from the mold or
crucible) from Eastern U.S. steel mills.
Steel
alloy ingots are specifically melted to proprietary Shultz Steel
chemistries, which provide longer life and reduced die wear than with
other commercially available alloys. |
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Shultz Steel forges the die steel into preliminary die block shapes,
then heat treats the steel to ensure optimal metallurgical properties. |
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prep machine the die blocks to a rectangular shape, then machine
channel locks, lifting and vent holes, clamps slots and pin locks. |
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then machine out the die cavity, using a 3D model and one of our many
CNC machines. |
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is a nearly completed die block, about ready for the forging process. |
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after a production run, it ends up looking like this. |
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inspect and refurbish the die tooling after every
production run using an in-house die repair facility.
If you have any questions about
Shultz Steel's die tooling manufacturing process, please contact us. |
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