Engineering Team and Technical Capabilities

Mechanical Design Engineering

Our mechanical design team is responsible for the structural integrity of every press. This includes frame design using finite element analysis (FEA), platen flatness and parallelism specifications, guide column sizing and clearance calculations, and the overall kinematic design of the three-force system (punching force, vee-ring force and counter force).

• Frame optimization: FEA stress analysis on every frame design, validating load paths from hydraulic cylinders through the frame to the tooling area. Stress concentration points are identified and reinforced before manufacturing begins.
• Tolerance engineering: Platen flatness, guide way parallelism and column-to-platen perpendicularity are specified on engineering drawings and verified during machining — not left to the machinist's judgment.
• Thermal management: Frame designs account for thermal expansion during continuous production runs. Oil temperature, frame temperature and their interaction with press alignment are considered in the design phase.
• Assembly engineering: Every press has a documented assembly procedure with torque specifications, alignment checks and intermediate inspections that are recorded and retained as build records.

Hydraulic Systems Engineering

The hydraulic system is the power source that defines press performance, tonnage accuracy and long-term reliability. Our hydraulic engineers design circuits for the three independent pressure systems, select pumps and valves rated for continuous high-pressure duty cycles, and specify filtration, cooling and contamination control strategies.

• Circuit design: Three-circuit hydraulic design for punching force, vee-ring force and counter force, with independent pressure regulation and pressure-relief protection on each circuit.
• Component selection: Pumps, valves, seals and hydraulic cylinders are selected for the specific duty cycle of each press model. We do not use a single component set across all tonnage ranges — each model gets components matched to its force profile.
• Filtration and cooling: Hydraulic fluid cleanliness is maintained through multi-stage filtration (typically 10-micron full-flow and 3-micron bypass). Heat exchangers are sized for continuous production in ambient temperatures up to 45°C.
• Pressure stability: Hydraulic circuits are designed for pressure ripple below 2% at rated tonnage, ensuring consistent part quality across long production runs.

Electrical & Control Engineering

Modern fine blanking presses require sophisticated control systems for stroke control, tonnage monitoring, die protection and production data collection. Our electrical engineers design PLC-based control systems with operator interfaces, safety interlocks and diagnostic capabilities.

• PLC programming: Custom PLC logic for each press model, including stroke control modes (single, continuous, inching), tonnage monitoring, die protection sensor integration and automatic lubrication control.
• Safety systems: Dual-channel safety relays, light curtain integration, two-hand operation circuits and emergency stop monitoring compliant with CE Machinery Directive requirements.
• HMI design: Operator interface screens provide real-time tonnage display, stroke count, hydraulic pressure monitoring, alarm history and parameter recipe management for different die sets.
• Data connectivity: Optional OPC-UA or Modbus TCP interfaces for integration with factory MES/ERP systems, enabling production monitoring, OEE calculation and predictive maintenance data collection.

Die & Process Engineering

Fine blanking die design is a specialized discipline that determines whether your parts meet tolerance specifications. Our die engineers design progressive dies, compound dies and transfer dies for fine blanking applications, and provide process engineering support including material selection, lubricant recommendation and process parameter optimization.

• Die design capability: Complete die design from part print to manufacturing drawings, including punch geometry, die plate clearance, vee-ring placement, strip layout and scrap management.
• Material specification: Tool steel selection (D2, M2, PM grades) based on part material, production volume and required die life. Heat treatment specifications and surface treatment recommendations.
• Process optimization: Blankholder force, counter pressure, stroke rate and lubricant selection are optimized for each part family. Our engineers can review your existing die and recommend parameter adjustments.
• Tryout support: Our die engineers participate in first-article tryout, measuring edge quality (tear zone, die-roll, burnish), verifying part dimensions and tuning process parameters until parts meet specification.

Field Service & Commissioning

Installation, commissioning and after-sales support are handled by our field service team — engineers who have built presses in our factory and understand them from the inside out. This team also handles refurbishment and repair of Feintool, Mori and other brand presses.

• Installation: Site preparation guidance, machine leveling, hydraulic system filling and bleeding, electrical connection verification and initial start-up.
• Commissioning: Die tryout with customer material, process parameter optimization, operator training and production run verification to confirm parts meet specification at the agreed production rate.
• Refurbishment: On-site assessment, disassembly, component inspection, hydraulic system rebuild, control system upgrade, reassembly and re-commissioning of used fine blanking presses — regardless of original manufacturer.
• Remote support: VPN-connected remote diagnostics for PLC fault analysis, parameter adjustment and troubleshooting — reducing downtime when physical travel is delayed.

Quality & Documentation

Our quality engineering team ensures that every press meets documented specifications before shipment and that complete technical documentation is delivered with the machine. This team works under our ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.

• FAT planning: Factory acceptance test procedures are prepared before each FAT, listing every parameter to be measured and the acceptance criteria. The customer witnesses and signs off on each item.
• Documentation: Every press ships with mechanical assembly drawings, hydraulic schematics, electrical diagrams, PLC program backup, operating manual, maintenance schedule and FAT report.
• Calibration records: Pressure transducers, tonnage display systems, stroke position sensors and temperature instruments are calibrated against traceable standards, with calibration certificates provided.
• SPC integration: For customers requiring statistical process control, our engineers can configure data collection systems and recommend SPC charting strategies for critical part dimensions.

Pre-Sales Engineering Support

Before you commit to a purchase, our engineers review your part prints, material specifications, production volume requirements and existing tooling (if any). We recommend the appropriate press tonnage, guide the selection of auxiliary equipment (feeding, lubrication, scrap handling) and provide budgetary pricing with engineering justification. This is not a sales call — it is a technical consultation. Contact our engineering team to discuss your application.

Design & Manufacturing Phase

Once an order is placed, a project engineer is assigned as your single point of contact. They coordinate design reviews, manufacturing progress updates, component inspection milestones and the FAT schedule. You receive mechanical and hydraulic layout drawings for approval before manufacturing begins, ensuring the press meets your specific application requirements.

Installation & Commissioning

Our field service engineers travel to your facility for installation and commissioning. This includes machine leveling, hydraulic system filling and bleeding, electrical connection verification, die installation, first-article tryout, process parameter optimization and operator training. Commissioning is not complete until your parts meet specification at the agreed production rate.

Ongoing Technical Support

After commissioning, our engineers remain available for technical support — troubleshooting, parameter optimization, die maintenance guidance, spare parts identification and remote diagnostics. For refurbishment and repair of any fine blanking press (Feintool, Mori, Schuler or HS-FINEB), our field service team can travel to your site worldwide. Learn more about our refurbishment and repair services.