Tool & Die
Tool & Die
Tooling That Connects the Part, the Press, and the Automation
Metal Stamping Dies
Tool & Die
Specialty Tooling
Rollform Tooling
Roll Form Tooling
Engineering & Simulation
Tooling Engineering
Tooling Engineering
Digital Tool & Die
Tool and die expertise — design support, build support, repair and production tooling assistance when the application calls for it.
RLM Rollforming
Roll forming equipment, tooling and development expertise for ultra high strength steels, including systems for welded automotive components with integrated induction welding and high-speed cutoff.
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RLM Rollforming Inc. provides equipment, tooling and development expertise for the processing of ultra high strength steels, as well as tooling and equipment for a wide range of parts requiring integrated welding processes. RLM also manufactures systems for production of welded high strength steel automotive components, including an integrated high frequency induction welder and a high speed cutoff.
Problem
Tooling is one of the most important links between the customer’s part design and the production system that has to make it every day. When tooling is not aligned with the press, coil feed, roll forming line, automation, material, lubrication, or handling method, customers can experience downtime, poor part quality, excessive wear, slow changeovers, inconsistent transfer, and avoidable production frustration.
VMS supports tooling as part of the complete manufacturing solution, helping customers evaluate tool and die needs, roll forming tooling, modular transfer frames, grippers, vacuum cups, die handling, die transport, and integration details so the tooling works with the full production process rather than becoming an isolated bottleneck.
What VMS delivers
- Tied to the process
- Tooling support tied to the part, material, process, press, automation and production requirements.
- Tooling coordination
- Stamping dies, roll forming tooling, modular transfer tooling, grippers, vacuum cups, end-of-arm tooling, die handling, die transport and supporting equipment.
- Problem solving
- Help with tooling damage, inconsistent part quality, poor feeding or flatness, slow changeovers, excessive die wear, transfer instability and tooling-related downtime.
- Integration review
- How tooling interacts with coil handling, press selection, roll forming mills, lubrication, controls, sensors, automation, scrap management and downstream handling.
- Single point of contact
- Coordination across tooling resources, equipment builders, automation partners, pressroom support, controls, service and project management.
Proof
VMS supported Burkland Automotive with COE precision coil handling equipment selected to improve flatness and feeding consistency for fine blanking applications. The improved material presentation helped reduce downstream tooling damage, rejected parts, and downtime related to poor feed quality.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of tooling does VMS help support?
VMS can help coordinate stamping dies, roll forming tooling, modular transfer frames, grippers, vacuum cups, end-of-arm tooling, die transporters, die carts, quick die change equipment, tooling-related controls, die protection, and related pressroom or automation tooling support.
When should tooling be reviewed as part of a larger equipment project?
Tooling should be reviewed whenever the customer is changing presses, adding automation, moving from manual to transfer production, changing materials, increasing production volume, adding roll forming, improving part quality, or trying to reduce downtime and changeover time.
Can better material feeding help protect tooling?
Yes. Poor flatness, inconsistent feeding, or improper material presentation can create tooling damage, rejected parts, and downtime. VMS evaluates tooling issues alongside coil handling, straightening, feed accuracy, lubrication, press controls, and die protection so the root cause is addressed instead of only treating the symptom.
What information is needed to recommend tooling support?
Helpful information includes part drawings, material type and thickness, production volume, press or machine details, current tooling condition, feeding method, automation requirements, transfer method, quality issues, changeover goals, downtime history, and any photos or videos of the current process.