A multi slide forming machine works on metallic sheets and wires to produce small and miniature sized parts and sub-parts that require numerous bends and coils; like clips, brackets, springs etc. It is a horizontal stamping press that is used effectively in mass production of intricate products. What differentiates it from other stamping presses is that the tools are cam controlled. The multi slide forming machine is also known as the four-slide machine – it has four shafts on the outline of the machine and has slides moving in the horizontal direction with tools attached which work either in unison or in sequence to form the part or the sub-part.
The advantage of this machine is its versatility and adaptability. The shafts on the machine work on the piece from all the four sides and are worked in proper sync due to the presence of cams on these shafts. There are many advantages of the multi slide forming machine. The cost of production is highly reduced, the space required is much less than a conventional stamping machine, it is a cheaper process, it is fast, and the machine is quite simple to operate.
It is essential that multi slide machine manufacturers pay attention to the performance and the reliability factor of the stamping machine because finally it is all about productivity of the tool and the equipment. It is important that the machine is also able to work with a wide range of materials – from stainless steel to metals like aluminium, titanium, copper, brass and even some noble metals.
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