PROCEDURE FOR DIE MAINTENANCE FOLLOW UP

1_When die is finished its run and is prepared to be removed from press all parties involved in production
of parts should meet to discuss performance.
This should include:

Quality control.
Production manager in charge of area.
Toolmaker (leadhand)
Press operator

2_ If no problems have occurred during run, and no part deficiencies are apparent on the last part
Produced (Last off part), and, there is no previous planned repair scheduled by toolroom, then this
die should be removed from the press and placed in die storage area until it is time for the next
production run.

3_ If, for any reason any problems are identified during current run, a Die repair tag is issued and the
die is delivered to the toolroom.

4_ Die upon entry to toolroom, is assigned to available toolmaker, who in turn will open the die, flip top
over, wash both halves, and then begin to perform Preventive Maintenance.

5_ After washing die and placing on shop floor, toolmaker should obtain die repair tag and last off parts
for review. At this point all strippers should be removed.

6_ The toolmaker visually looks over the die and looks for obvious problem signs which can include any
of the following.

Scrap
Excessive shavings
Collapsed lifters / springs
Chipped / Cracked /Dull cutting sections
Scored form / bend sections
Cracked welds in any area of die where weld is utilized
-drivers
-risers
-pin/bushing blocks
*Any broken non-cutting sections
Broken /stretched /or missing fasteners
7_ At this point ALL fasteners should be checked.
8_ All scrap chutes should be checked. (These are often damaged by loading and removing from press
due to the fact they are poorly supported and often protrude from the dies)

9_ Proceed to repair any problems that are identified, and if any major repairs are needed, co-ordinate
with tooling manager, as well as production manager, to arrange to complete repairs before next
scheduled run.