Fine blanking technology was initially used mainly in the watch and clock industry, but nowadays more than 60% of fine blanked parts are used in the automotive industry. In a car, they guarantee that the safety belt, the brake system, or the airbag is working properly. Consequently, fine blanked parts play a major role in the safety of our daily lives. The demands on the tool steel are enormous and often close to its limits.
To choose the optimal solution for a fine blanked part, you need a toolmaker with specialist expertise and long experience. Complicated parts with extreme demands on precision entail big challenges. The smallest disturbance can bring production to a halt. In short, nothing must go wrong.
To obtain the quality and precision of the fine blanked part, using high-performance tooling material is crucial. The tool is very complex with high precision and often PVD coated. Due to the often large investment in tooling and surface coating, there is no room for compromises when it comes to the selection of tool steel.
Choosing the right steel reduces your maintenance cost. A more predictable tooling performance allows you to plan your maintenance and avoid unplanned stops. Less downtime means higher productivity. With steel from Uddeholm and BÖHLER, you can achieve optimal performance and reliability.