CONFIGURED BLANKING OF STEEL AND PROCESSED STEEL

Configured blanking of steel is the process of creating a flat, geometric shape —or blank—by feeding a coil into a press and die. The die utilizes tool steel (pre-made to a required shape) to cut the part to exact dimensions. Our blanking lines are coil-fed so that we can run at efficient speeds and produce multiple blanks per press cycle. Configured blanking of steel is usually the first step in producing a finished part for our customers.

PROCESS ADVANTAGES

Our customers realize a number of advantages when using configured blanks versus coil:

• Material savings due to nesting in multiple-out dies
• Lower inventory costs, better inventory control, and better JIT management
• Increased productivity by eliminating coil changes
• Process scrap reduced, allowing for increased productivity
• Presses used for blanking become available for additional production
• Floor space required for scrap handling equipment minimized
• Quality control increased with the improved ability to inspect blanks
• Overall freight costs reduced due to shipping net/usable versus gross weight