Automotive Stamping Die Storage Optimization
CLIENT
A major automotive stamping plant operating 15 press lines producing body panels for 4 vehicle models. 800+ stamping dies ranging from 2-8 tons each. Die changes required 6-12 times per shift.
SOLUTION
Installed 40-bay TC-5000 heavy-duty system configured for die storage. Each arm rated for 5,000 kg. 3 levels per side, double-sided configuration. Motorized drive with remote control for rapid extension. Dies organized by press line and vehicle model for logical retrieval sequence.
The Challenge
Dies were stored on floor blocks in a dedicated die storage area. Each die change required: forklift retrieves die from storage (15 min), transports to press (5 min), crane loads die into press (10 min). Total changeover: 45+ minutes. With 8 changes per shift, die handling consumed 6 hours of production time daily. Floor storage of 800 dies required 2,000 sqm of dedicated space.
The Solution
Installed 40-bay TC-5000 heavy-duty system configured for die storage. Each arm rated for 5,000 kg. 3 levels per side, double-sided configuration. Motorized drive with remote control for rapid extension. Dies organized by press line and vehicle model for logical retrieval sequence.
Results
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“Die changeover time dropped from 45 minutes to 25 minutes. That is 160 extra minutes of press uptime per shift. At our production rate, that translates to 200+ additional parts per day. The rack system paid for itself in under a year.”
— Operations Manager
