The Operator is King

The Cleveland Punch and Die tip of the day is having an educated operator. The operator controls many factors pertaining to tooling life. The operation of a punching machine is a learned skill and the operator should be familiar with all functions of the machine as well as all safety features. Extreme pressures are generated when punching holes, therefore safety should be of the utmost concern to the ironworker operator. Guards should always be in place before the operation of any machine and the user is responsible for the machine and tooling to be set-up properly in order to avoid injury. Achieving "More Holes Per Dollar" will always be a fabricator's top priority, especially in these difficult economic times. By following the basic procedures that have been discussed in this blog, tooling life will surely be extended. In turn tooling costs will be reduced, profits maximized and a competitive edge will be obtained.