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2012
TITLE: Global Tooling Standards
PROCEDURE # E234
REVISION DATE: 03/18/2013
INITIAL ISSUE DATE: June 1 2012 REVISION LEVEL: 007
This Tooling Standards manual is for reference purposes only. Van-Rob is a supplier
of a wide variety of stamped components and assemblies to a wide range of
customers.
Our deliverable is to have our supply base deliver tools that will provide the required
quality of component, on time at a competitive price.
Given the broad scope of business we have categorized the tool build requirement in
to three categories as a guideline.
Category “A”
Exotic materials, high volume, large bed size, close tolerance, transfer, and high
tonnage – the requirement is to follow the tooling standards.
Category “B”
Typical material cold rolled, hot rolled, non-coated, coated, typical open tolerance,
high volume, and all presses - the requirement is that the tooling standards are
reference only, and to be discussed at quotation.
Category “C”
Low volume any material – the requirement is that the tooling standards are
reference only and method planning and tool build will be discussed at
quotation.
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TITLE: Global Tooling Standards
PROCEDURE # E234
REVISION DATE: 03/18/2013
INITIAL ISSUE DATE: June 1 2012 REVISION LEVEL: 007
Table of Contents
1. Revision History
2. General
2.1. Scope
2.2. Commercial Terms
2.3. Request For Quote (RFQ)
2.4. Quotation Submission
2.5. Responsibility
2.6. Requirements, Project Timing & Remarks
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TITLE: Global Tooling Standards
PROCEDURE # E234
REVISION DATE: 03/18/2013
INITIAL ISSUE DATE: June 1 2012 REVISION LEVEL: 007
Aug 28,
1.0. 2003 Initial Release of the Van-Rob Tooling Rider
1.1 Jan 1, 2013 Initial release of the Global Tooling Standards
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TITLE: Global Tooling Standards
PROCEDURE # E234
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2.0 General
2.1. Scope
2.1.1. It is the intention of Van Rob to standardize the global construction of all tooling.
Through strict adherence to these procedure and strong management of new die
builds, Van-Rob will reduce overall tooling costs, increase die quality and generate a
new standard.
2.1.2. Van Rob will ensure that all vendors sourced to produce tooling strictly adhere to the
following standards and if cost reductions merit a deviation to the standards to meet
budget shortfalls, written approval shall be requested & implemented from Van Rob
Tooling Manager, Program Manager and the receiving Plant Manager prior to
sourcing. (Ref., 2.5.2, 2.6.6)
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2.4.7. Where possible, estimated tonnage calculation for the product offered, preferably for
each station.
2.4.8. Any deviation requests from the Global Tooling Standards must clearly explained in
writing on quote and may affect sourcing decisions.
2.4.9. Initial supporting simulations of the method plan for feasibility which will be reviewed by
the sourcing team.
Responsibility
2.5.1. The Tooling Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the Van-Rob Global Tooling
Standards are met during Design, Construction and Plant Commissioning.
2.5.2. Any deviation requests from the Global Tooling Standards must be agreed,
documented and signed by the Tooling Coordinator, Program Manager & Receiving
Plant Representative. (Ref., 2.1.2, 2.6.6)
2.5.3. All dies must be warranted for quality and craftsmanship for a minimum of 50,000
strokes during normal full automatic production. In the event a die should fail prior to
the end of the warranty period, Van-Rob will document by picture and strip/station
samples all reasons for the failure. A warranty claim will be submitted to the vendor
with all supporting information if the Vendor is found to be responsible.
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INITIAL ISSUE DATE: June 1 2012 REVISION LEVEL: 007
2.6.5. Hurdles are opportunities to excel. Our expertise at Van-Rob Inc. is freely offered to
help and apply new measures to master complex situations.
2.6.6. Authorization any and all changes to the specification must be requested in writing by
the vendor and approved in writing before proceeding with the change. Deviations or
verbal instructions resulting in failure to produce parts to drawing standards and
submission dates will not be acknowledged. The integrity of the program is based on
the tool source designing and building a die to produce parts to print in the timing
allocated at PO receipt. (Ref., 2.1.2, 2.5.2)
2.6.7. The Vendor must have the strip layout and tool design approved by Van-Rob Inc. via a
tool design review meeting prior to tool build start. Stock width, progression, material
thickness is to be identified on strip layout. Press size, window requirements, shut
height, die height, approximate tonnage required, feed direction, scrap issues and part
exit verification should also be addressed as standard. At no time does die design
approval, alleviate the vendor of full responsibility for the function, performance and
serviceability of the die. Simulations have to be provided and approved by VR. CAD
level also has to be identified.
2.6.8. Prior to design approval the Vendor must provide calculated tonnage requirements for
the product. The calculated tonnage must not exceed 80% of the press peak rated
tonnage for the intended production press. If any variation is noted it needs to be
communicated and approved and if not it is the vendor’s responsibility not to exceed
the press tonnage at the buy off facility.
2.6.9. All designs are to have a separate perishable detail Bill of Material including summary
for all standard punches, pilots & bushings, Nitrogen, etc. This separate Perishable
Bill of material must have in Title Block, the Van-Rob Code, Customer Part number,
Supplier Job number & Ordering information with supplier contact information. Non-
standard punches, and bushings will have all ordering information and a detailed
drawing attached. All tools to be supplied with one spare set of punches, bushings.
All pilots do not require a full set however must provide one spare for each separate
design implemented. (example if there are 7 identical pilots then 1 must be provided
as spare) In situations where it is more feasible & cost effective to make a die section
with perhaps 3 or 4 congested piercing rather than 3 or 4 Machined shaped bushings,
then it is understood that a spare replacement die section is to be also provided
2.7.0. A full file on CD/DVD with all final developed die documentation including wire files,
and CNC cutter paths or any information required for the accurate reproduction of all
details delivered to the Tooling Coordinator. The formed strip or parts must be also
provided on a separate clearly labeled level in the design. All designs must have a
complete accurate Bill of Material.
A second copy on CD/DVD is to be delivered to the Corporate Tooling Manager for the
Corporate Library. Failure to do so will block impeding payment procurement.
(Ref., 2.7.0, 3.1.3, 3.1.6)
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TITLE: Global Tooling Standards
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REVISION DATE: 03/18/2013
INITIAL ISSUE DATE: June 1 2012 REVISION LEVEL: 007
2.7.1. Sample submissions require Light Scans or CMM layouts of 3 parts showing capability
and dimensional tolerance compliance. In the case of more than 1 up dies 3 sets of
parts from each hand or cavity will be submitted and labeled as such.
2.7.2. Van-Rob Inc. enters into each tooling build with the acknowledgement that at certain
times issues arise due to unforeseen circumstances. Even in these cases, if these
circumstances do affect tooling performance, Van Rob does not accept that this gives
the tool designer or tool shop the right to demand full payment until the die produces
parts to print at a run @ rate and quantities acceptable as per our customer
requirements to Van-Rob Inc. Press time will be given within a 90 day time period to
prove out tool performance. Tool performance has to reach a press performance of
70%OEE
2.7.3. It is the responsibility of the tool source to ensure that adequate lead-time is given for
tryout material. This information is to be provided to the assigned Tooling Coordinator
in writing via properly filled out E0087 Tooling Information Sheet. (Ref., 2.6.2, 2.7.3,
2.7.6)
2.7.4. At all times the tool designs are proprietary to Van-Rob Inc. and should not (in total or
part) be given to another company or duplicated without written approval of the CME
Manager.
2.7.5. Any requests for information of tooling being built for Van-Rob Inc., regardless of
origin, must be redirected to Van-Rob Tooling Coordinator.
2.7.6. Part simulation will be required and submitted to Van-Rob as proof of due diligence. It
is Van-Robs intension to ensure that the process meets the design requirements and
mitigates the risk of the design. With the submission of the simulation does not
remove the design responsibility from the vendor. Sample of the simulation will be
required in the E0087 Tooling information sheet. (Ref., 2.6.2, 2.7.3, 2.7.6)
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3.1.5. All Pierce hole diameters for weld nuts will be set to constant size on all dies.
This will ensure that all weld cells will have identical electron pin locator diameters in
production thereby reducing inventory and downtime.
3.1.6. Final tool designs will reflect the finished die when submitted. Any changes occurring
from original will be documented for reference. Failure to provide such accurate,
updated designs causes downtime and unnecessary costs in Plant Production and will
lead to possible Vendor removal from Van-Rob Approved Supplier List (A.S.L.) Title
blocks will appear in the lower RH side of each design page with detailed parts list
above it. (Ref., 2.7.0, 3.1.3, 3.1.6)
3.1.7. Title block will contain all of following pertinent information on each page of design:
Van-Rob Code or VR Part #, Customer part #, Cad File Number, Material Thickness &
type of Material, Required Tonnage, Progression, Strip Width, Pitch if Transfer and
Vendor Name and Job Number and Date.
3.1.8. The outline of the actual strip as it would look at various stations must be shown and
also be detailed drawn on a separate level so it may be removed. Progression and
Strip Width dimensions must be noted on this level in millimeters.
3.1.9. Van Rob requires a strip layout for pre-approval with each station layout.
3.1.10. Design will reflect front to back and left to right. Any symmetrically opposite die
sections will be assigned different detail numbers and will be designed in such a
manor to prevent miss placement.
3.1.11. Designs will show parallel locations to assist in defining scrap removal system
requirements as correctly positioned on the press bolster & ram. The width or space
between the parallels, where scrap is produced, should be a minimum of 150mm and
a maximum of 300mm. The height of distance between the sub-plate and the die shoe
should not be less than 130mm for progressive dies to aid in safe scrap exiting from
dies. If these dimensions cannot be met, approval from Van-Rob Inc., Tooling
Coordinator and Plant designate is required.
3.1.12. We will be looking to see that the die shows good balance in tonnage and different
cutting punch heights or shear angles. Estimated tonnage per station should be
labeled below each station in strip layouts and completed die designs.
3.1.13. Standard punch, bushing and pilots to have ordering information.
3.1.14. Non-standard punches & bushings or any standard, with even the slightest
modification, must have ordering information and detailed drawing.
3.1.15. Any wire cut sections; vendor must show them in full detail to ease the manufacture of
spares. This is to include all screw and dowel locations to ensure perfect accurate
replacement of original sections.
3.1.16. Die should be designed to minimize strip distortion in all areas of pilots and carrier
strips.
3.1.17. The stock strip development must minimize material usage, while maintaining good
balance for maximum strip strength through the die.
3.1.18. Start lines should be located in the die as a 1.5mm groove, painted Red, ground into
guide rail or die section so as to avoid partial piercing, trimming, forming which could
damage the die and plan if possible to not leave behind any scrap. If this occurs then
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a sample of scrap must be bolted to shoe on operator side & painted yellow. A note
must highlight where to look for this scrap in tool when starting new coil.
3.1.19. All die design to show location of bottoming marker in draw die and re-strike for set
up. Type of marker for Vendor to purchase is available from Tooling Coordinator.
Location for marker is to be determined at strip layout review.
Provision must be given on the die design for engraving customer tooling identification onto
the die as per customer specific requirement e.g. GM – VTAM. These markings are
permanent and must be present prior to the die delivery.
3.2. Materials
NOTE: Detail number, material type and hardness must be stamped on each
component, but not in an area that will cause premature failure. All Cast sections to
have casting material identified along with job and detail number.
3.3.1. Cast member and material will be a requirement on all die design reviews however will
remain the responsibility of the Vendor to ensure that the materials meet the design
requirements of the tool. All Supplied information is intended as reference for the
design and does not make Van-Rob responsible for the structural integrity of the tool
design.
3.3.2. Any Access cores to be made as large as possible while still maintaining casting
integrity.
3.3.3. Cavities in the top and bottom shoe to have minimum 50 mm core holes to facilitate the
addition of air/electrical lines.
3.3.4. All Cavities or pockets that could trap water or lube must have appropriate drain holes
routed towards the outside of the die.
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3.3.5. Any section of the die shoe that is to be subject as a wear plate will be GM-241 and
flame hardened however preference will be inserted with wear plates.
3.3.6. All forms of welding are to be kept to an absolute minimum and only when other
alternatives are not available. Note that all welding must be approved by Van-Rob and
documented by detail number, photo and warranted by Supplier.
3.3.7. For all guiding surfaces no cast on cast, steel on steel or steel on cast will be
permitted.
3.3.8. The tools are to be designed to meet a specified life expectancy without any structural
concerns. Hidden structural defects that appear prior to the end of the tools life
expectancy will be cost covered by the manufacturer.
3.3.9. All dies are to contain set blocks between the shoes. On progressive dies the die set
blocks (Painted Yellow) should be of one piece construction with a 1mm groove to be
provided and set at 1.25mm for taking lead readings, in the top center. Four die set
blocks are required per tool. To prevent guide pin damage, leveling blocks are
required for large tools. If less are needed, this will be discussed at die design review.
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3.3.10. All dies are to contain “Plug & Play” sensor outfitting for die protection. All of the
required sensors, wiring & distribution boxes to be mounted and stay with the tool
when stored are to be purchased and furnished fully & correctly operational prior to
shipping from Vendor. A standard trigger is to be used in conjunction with micro
switch and is to enter into the materials edge by 0.200”. The angle on the trailing edge
of the trigger is to have clearance enough to allow strip to go beyond progression by
0.30mm without activating micro-switch. Vendor supplies any and ALL sensors for
tooling including transfer fingers sensors for part presence, antibuckle strip sensors
and part-off sensors. Each Plant specifies the type of sensors required.
3.3.11. Edge lifters and stock lifters are to be made a standard diameter or width. The same
construction method is to be used for all stock lifters, edge lifters and bar lifters. All
lifters are to be easily removable and easily accessible within the die. All lifters must
have tapped holes in part to aid in removal. (Purchased lifters preferred). All lifters to
have threaded holes for removal with slide hammer. All lifter keeper blocks to be
deeper than pilot lifter locator. All lifters to be in hardened sleeves or sections.
3.3.12. When a stock lifter can be removed from a die section without the need to remove
any other ancillary pieces mounted to the top of the die section, it is acceptable to use
a standard mold pin as the lifter.
3.3.13. All dies to contain a 1 piece, hardened and ground stock rail on the micro-switch side
of the strip. This stock rail can be made of O1 ground stock, up to 1”x2”x10”. Rail
dowels should be a tight fit in the rail and a slip fit in the die steel for easy removal.
Entrance to stock guides to be chamfered and offset to ease coil feed. Stock support
shelf to be longer than guides whenever possible to ease coil feed.
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3.3.14. Steel mill specs though improving, still allow for camber in material. To translate the
specs to stock guides equates to approximately 0.08mm (0.003” per inch). Provision
should be made for camber in the stock guides as per good tool-making practices.
3.3.15. All die sizes, upper weight, lower weight, nitro-pressure and operation # to be
stamped on operator side of tool on die surface. VR die identification plate and #
E0019 must be stamped and attached to die shoe surface. Procedure E234 available
from Tooling Coordinator outlines criteria for tagging. It is the Suppliers responsibility
to furnish die with proper tagging and supply clear pictures through #E0087 Tooling
Information Sheet to Tooling Coordinator.
3.3.16. Thread for jack-screws are to be placed in all sections (preferably near on opposite
sides of dowel pins).
3.3.17. NO blind holes behind dowel pins are allowed unless completely unavoidable. To be
agreed upon at sign off. If agreed at Design review a second unused set of reamed
holes must be furnished into the design for possible use.
3.3.18. NO stripper bolts are to be used.
3.3.19. All sub-plates and strippers must have tapped holes for easy removal and lifting.
3.3.20. Guide rails must have tapped holes for jackscrews and edges to be chamfered.
3.3.21. Weldments and parallels, slots and QDC blocks must be chamfered. The 3/16 min.
chamfer to be on the bottom of the weldment.
3.3.22. Slug clearance in the die shoe shall be sufficient to ensure that slugs will fall freely
through, this includes pilot holes.
3.3.23. All spring hole pockets and sub-plate pockets in lower die have drain holes through
die to allow coolant and oil run off.
3.3.24. Air escape grooves must be ground in pins and bushings as required. All pin holes
must be machined through.
3.3.25. Offset one guide pin by minimum 6.00mm or ensure one guide pin is of a larger
diameter (Minimum 6.00) to prevent die assembly in reverse. Where die comprises of
more than one die-set, all die sets will have this feature.
3.3.26. Die set to be painted customer specific colour, paint can be purchased at Acklands-
Grainger Inc. to be visible from front and rear of die. Required colour will be specified
to Supplier through Tooling Coordinator.
3.3.27. All Dies will be built to metric standards.
3.3.28. Dies must be built in such a manner that sections cannot be installed backwards or in
a mirror image position. All section should be reviewed for mistake proofing.
3.4.4. All dies require scrap removal discussion at die review. It is the responsibility of the
vendor to supply Van Rob approved scrap chutes and mountings to enable scrap to be
removed from the die area onto a scrap system.
3.4.5. Scrap tray design should be part of die design. Distance between parallels shall be set
in design that suits that standard; exceptions shall be justified for cause of non-
standard gap. Overlay of bolster and scrap drops to troughs and pit openings shall be
provided and reviewed at Die Design Review.
3.4.6. All scrap to be less than 300mm (12”) maximum. Every effort should be made to
reduce scrap size. Scrap cutters are not to be as first choice used as method to
reduce scrap size. Additional punches reducing scrap size is first choice processing.
3.4.7. Parts must fall freely when cut off. Any parts blanked through shall have enough area
around part to allow for effective ejection of part from die area.
3.4.8. Button retainers and die buttons should be “mistake proofed” whenever possible to
prevent putting bushings into wrong retainer holes.
3.4.9. Punch retainers and punches should be “mistake proofed” whenever possible to
prevent putting punches into wrong retainer holes.
3.4.10. Air blow off is not acceptable, nor permitted in Van-Rob facilities.
3.4.11. Parts and scrap shall not be mixed as they are discharged from the die.
3.4.12. Strip advance is not permitted to be used as a method of part ejection from die.
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ii. Positive mechanical cam returns should be used as a preference. If not a limit
switch as per die protection system standards shall be used, to ensure cam
return.
NOTE: Stripping force should follow tool-making guidelines and springs used in stripping
should be sized as per spring guidelines. Account should be taken for, Free length,
Pre-load, effective spring stripping pressure and total travel. Effective stripping
pressure is not compressed force.
3.5.12. All aerial cams are to be equipped with a positive return method. Aerial cams are to
be used as a last choice, when all other pierce or form options are unavailable.
3.5.13. All forms must be coined or set for springback limiting. No free wipe by forms is
allowed.
3.5.14. All form stations that are to be coated will be addressed at die design review. It is the
responsibility of the tool source with the co-operation of VR to decide on best coating
for application. Any coating that shows signs of degradation due to poor design will be
the responsibility of the tool shop to replace or recoat. To eliminate cracks in blocks
due to heat treating, no sharp corners are allowed unless it is a cutting edge.
3.5.15. Panel parts that run in transfer presses using pick and place to have a minimum
loading and unloading clearance of 12.0mm between any cam while in the open
position.
3.5.16. All holes to be pierced in the same station where possible with die design
3.5.17. All form stations to be adjustable per part print.
3.5.18. Windows shall be provided in strippers for removal of ball lock punches with suitable
clearance in the stripper.
3.5.19. All punch S.B.R’s to be kept to a minimum (stripper to have 2.5mm land)
3.5.20. All punches, die sections, keepers, strippers, etc.; must be chamfered on all non-
cutting edges.
3.5.21. All die sections, punches, holders and components must be stamped and identified to
ensure fool-proofing and proper assembly.
3.5.22. Screw holes are to be counter bored deep enough to maximize die life on punches
and die sections.
3.5.23. If the die has a changeover, detailed pictures and instructions and poka-yoke
techniques are required.
3.5.24. No section should be larger than 300mm x 300mm. Where possible this will be
reviewed at tool design.
3.5.25. At all times repair within the press shall be considered the option of choice so as to
reduce down time to remove broken, chipped punches or sections, if this is deviated
then written approval from the tooling coordinator is required.
3.5.26. If the tools are equipped with various punch sizes they must be supplied with a
different body diameter to avoid confusion. If not possible mark the punch pads with
all sizes to reduce the chance of error of installation.
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3.7. Pilots
3.7.1. The standard clearance to be held between a pierce dia and a pilot dia is to be 0.05mm
per side, with the pilot size being the standard quill body dia and a pierce punch body
dia one size larger. Between the pilot itself and the bushing it is entering, the clearance
is also to be 0.05mm per side.
3.7.2. The standard pilot entry is to be 1 ½ times the material thickness, or 1.5mm whichever
is the greater (pilot direction of holes to be the same as pierce direction)
3.7.3. The die must contain sufficient pilots to control stock strip adequately in order to
consistently produce parts to part print tolerances.
3.7.4. The full dia of the pilot should extend the surface of the stripper pad by ½ the thickness
of material in the “open die” position. Spring loaded ejector pins in stripper plate must
be furnished in order to strip material.
3.7.5. The first pilot should be a positive pick up pilot with approximately 40 degree included
angle tapering almost to a point and be 20mm longer than other pilots.
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intervals so as to not be able to fly up and hit any person in the event of hose
breakage.
3.8.12. All top mounted nitro cylinders to be screwed down in the event of cylinder collapse.
3.8.13. All Bottom lifting nitrogen to be press accessible when design permitting.
3.8.14. All lifter must be installed in any die where the part cannot be effectively stripped or
staged for transfer. If lifters are installed they should be designed so that:
A. They do not mark or distort the part.
B. In the upwards position the part does not move, bend or buckle and maintains its
proper location.
C. They are press accessible, stable and preferably a standard item.
D. Magnets in lifters can only be used with Van-Rob approval.
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3.9.3. All dies are required to have one asset tag (E0019) filled out in full and affixed to the
die by fasteners. These tags are to be mounted on the front inside of the die when
space is permitting. Clear, digital pictures must be supplied at buy off in the E0087
Tooling Information Sheet. (Ref., 3.03.16)
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GM238/G2500 die
GM190/S0050A
Binder
GM238/G2500 die
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4.2.4. Castings with single wear plate construction must have appropriate material for future
installation of wear plates.
4.2.5. Removable punch caps GM190
4.2.6. Upper and lower binders for general construction GM246
4.2.7. The Casting thickness on working draw surfaces for draw dies must be no less than 80
mm when finished. Outside walls will have a minimum thickness of 50 mm and all
stiffener ribs 40mm with no sharp corners.
4.2.8. Dies are to be set up with QDC cones. Vendor to supply & install receiver part of cone
to our drawings (cones and receivers)
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4.2.9. For transfer dies, the set blocks are to be a two piece construction with the lower block
being no higher than 12mm below the “die lifted” position. Both types of set round
block sets are to be held with one screw and 1 anti-rotation pin at the edge.
4.2.10. On lower set blocks only, if the length of the counter bore will be deeper than a
standard hex key due to an overly long set block, then a threaded rod stud may be
screwed into the bottom of the set block and an anti-rotation pin may be eliminated. If
a threaded rod is used, a 13mm hole must be drilled 25mm from the top to aid
removal.
4.2.11. The standard pilot required in a transfer die when the pilot is mounted in the die
section, is to have the leading area of the pilot ground undersize by 0.18mm per side
to ease removal.
4.2.12. Tooling must be designed for continuous operation without stopping to remove scrap.
4.2.13. Master die sets to be completely interfaced with Transfer feed Unit.
4.2.14. Tool vendor to be responsible for engineering interfacing and debugging of transfer
feed with subcontractor. Transfer Tooling will not be sourced to Vendors who have not
committed to using reputable subcontractors who are familiar with our transfer systems
unless a proven, excellent, past track record of system integration has been
satisfactorily proven to Van-Rob.
General note: Due to the fact there are no reliable behaviours in the performance of dual phase
material we request the following: Competent Simulations are to be used by Vendor to have
Van-Rob approve strip layouts & die designs for process. Early supplier involvement in product
design to suggest features to hold shape repeatability. Expect several re-cuts in tooling to
correct spring back. Perform as much forming preferably net shape in first form/draw (work
hardening). All re-strike operations to be in ram direction only. All cutting clearances to be
increased to prevent chipping of trim steels. High volume tool trim steels may require Vanadis
tool steel (to be discussed at die review)
4.3.1. High-strength materials require dies that are made of premium tool steel that can
withstand severe friction. All form sections and trim sections will need to be reviewed
for proper application during die review.
4.3.2. Use larger die entry radii than normal. No one radius is appropriate for every drawing
application, but a good rule of thumb is six to eight times the material thickness.
4.3.3. Use semi developed blanks whenever possible.
4.3.4. Extra material outside of a finished part increases the amount of stretch that occurs in
a product, and it leaves a large amount of stress-loaded material outside of the drawn
part. Trimming away this highly stressed material from the drawn part can cause the
part to twist or distort severely.
4.3.5. For dual-phase & High Strength steels, yielding by stretching of material helps to
reduce spring back and supplier simulations will be scrutinized at die review to work to
best practice known to date in industry. Due to increased usage of this steel in the
industry and it’s resulting subsequent production problems, suppliers will be bound to
work with Van-Rob to reduce variation of finished parts. This will be done by supplier
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Cutting Clearance Percentage (%)
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Sheet Thickness
4.4.15. Part ejection and potential damage to be considered during tool design.
6.2. At all times the vendor shall highlight areas that are susceptible to damage during
transportation from storage or maintenance, acceptable warnings are yellow areas on
die stating “No Lift”. Whenever possible, these areas will be guarded by physical
barriers but not such that they effect part dimensional or scrap ejection.
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7.0 Die Buy Off Requirements
7.1. Die Try Out
7.1.1. As per tooling check sheets provided by tooling coordinators. Lists will be discussed
with tool shops to ensure tool is ready to ship, tool is ready for try out and when tool is
run internally any all issues, if any, during this pre-production run are to be
documented. This information will be distributed by the designated Tooling Coordinator
within Van-Rob Inc. and the tool shop.
7.1.2. Unless previously agreed Van-Rob Inc. will charge for excessive press time and
transportation of dies to and from the manufacturing location. Initial try-out time should
be requested through the tool coordinator at least 10 days prior to trial as to input the
required time into a production schedule. Press try-out time requirements are to be
discussed and reviewed with the plant at die design.
7.1.3. A representative of the source shall be onsite for all try-outs 9 2 representatives for
transfer tools). It must be noted that it is not always possible for tryouts to occur during
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normal work hours; we shall treat this as an exception but require support from tool
sources when this does occur.
7.1.4. All parts produced during the try-out are deemed to be rejects and shall be scrapped at
source unless, otherwise, requested by a representative of Van-Rob Inc. for their
retention. In such situation, these parts shall be identified as per vendor’s tagging
procedure and/or Van-Rob Procedure QA015 – Tagging System depending on the
location where the tryout is performed.
The following quality requirements are to be considered prior to quoting, this is in addition to any
print required tolerance or general tolerance criteria.
General
1. There are 2 fundamental levels of dimension - those with or without critical dimension
symbols.
2. Those that are not marked critical per part but which the technical services department deem
critical to another process or step in the parts development.
The vendor is responsible for his own inspection labour for tool approval.
1. It is the responsibility of the vendor to supply part(s) that meet the minimum statistical
requirements of critical dimensions, a Cpk of 1.67 is considered the minimum for tooling to be
acceptable to Van-Rob Inc. If the study shows that the on-going statistical process control
used on the characteristic (either through variable study or functional gauging) indicates that
the process is highly susceptible to variations, then it is the responsibility of the tool source to
correct this condition at no cost to Van-Rob Inc.
2. Holes may upon prior approval be exempted from this controlled study as we are aware of
maintenance issues around punches and bushings and acknowledge that we will see a trend
to the higher end of the limit.
3. Tool acceptance will consist of a tool producing acceptable parts in a continuous mode for a
specified period of time; single stroke of dies does not constitute acceptance by Van-Rob Inc.
unless single part hand transfer. It is acknowledge at this time that tooling improvements may
be required to meet print tolerances.
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4. All part drawing specifications and tolerances as shown on part prints must be achieved
unless otherwise noted on accepted quote. Failure to observe this practice will result in
delayed tool approval and payments owing.
5. It is the responsibility of the vendor to supply 6 parts identified numerically 1-6 with a
dimensional report of each cavity /part off location in multiple part dies with print showing
dimensions measured and results obtained as a minimum. Van-Rob Inc. will take statistical
data on a sufficient run quantity and this information will be available for review by the
vendor. It is no longer acceptable on an assembly part for parts fitting gauge to be the only
acceptance criteria of Van-Rob Inc. This will be discussed at quote stage and purchase order
will state if part is part of an assembly.
6. Failure to achieve the quality /run @ rate/ production sign-off / tool requirements will result in
removal from the approved supplier list with documentation to show cause.
7. All part submissions required are F.O.B. Van-Rob and Due Dates are noted to be on time
when at Plant or Integrator on that required date. Vendor is responsible for any delays or
damages during shipping so adequate planning, packaging and care is required. Correct
Julian date, Cavity Identification, Customer Part Number & Logo if required are to be clear
and correct on all parts. All part submissions must come with paper hard copy of CMM or
Light Scan reports clearly showing the Julian date and Cavity ID they are reporting on in the
shipping box/s. The information on Packaging must clearly outline the Van-Rob code, part
quantities, Vendor and Destination source and address as well to Attention: (Name/s of
intended receiver/s). Any customs paperwork required for part shipments must be prepared
by Vendor.
This section will cover annual volume of die, expected run rate in strokes per minute, pieces
produced per hit, expected maintenance to meet 1st year production, expected maintenance
costs to allow toolroom functions at the plant to set up PM program and expected maintenance
hours. This section will be issued with the quote as an addendum to the tool rider.
7.4.1. All dies must be warranted for quality and craftsmanship for a minimum of 50,000
strokes or one year during normal full automatic production. In the event a die should
crash prior to the end of the warranty period Van-Rob will document by picture and
strip/station samples all reasons for the failure. A warranty claim will be submitted to
the vendor with all supporting information.
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7.4.2. Spare parts will be purchased as required by Van-Rob based on the suppliers Data.
The Vendors supplied Data will not be checked for accuracy and if any errors in this
information are present, the resulting costs will be carried by the vendor.
7.4.3. It is imperative that the Vendor be present at Home line buy off. If during the run off
any failures occur that result in tool damage, it will be at the cost of the Vendor.
10. References
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This document shall be signed and dated by the Vendor and returned with the Purchase
requisition as an acknowledgment that the Vendor has reviewed, understood, and accepted
all terms and conditions unless noted otherwise.
Vendor Name:
________________________________________________________________________
Signed By:
___________________________________________________________________________
Print Signature
Date:
_______________________________________________________________________________
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This document is to be attached to the Van-Rob Signed Purchase Order and submitted to
prior to starting the build
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