Mass manufacturing stamping shops utilize costly Dies and much costlier presses and press-lines, and it is imperative to have sustained high stroke rate, equipment utilization and quality to remain competitive in business. Apart from freak mishaps, Stamping Dies are subjected to normal wear and tear, leading to loss of quality.

There is need to monitor, maintain , improve and restore Stamping Dies periodically and resolve any quality impairment in firefighting mode, so as not to mass produce defects. Dies going abruptly out of service causes total production hold up, as Dies are often unique and there are no alternative ways of continuing production. Once damaged, Dies cannot be restored fast enough; this makes proactive preventive maintenance absolutely inevitable.

Maintenance of Stamping Dies require very different kind of competency, skill set and modus operandi which personnel in mass production environment would normally have. Keeping this in view, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturer's Association (IMTMA) is organizing a 2-day programme on Stamping Die maintenance : A Way Forward for Enhancing Die Life and Product Quality.

This programme will benefit Toolmakers, supervisors & managers from die design, die manufacturing, try-out, die maintenance, press shop & Quality Assurance.

The programme will be conducted by Mr. C A Bodas,

Mr. C A Bodas, an industry expert in Die Manufacturing, Tryout and Proving of Sheet Metal Dies with more than 30 years of practical hands on experience.He has worked with Tata Motors  in tool-room as a professional in sheet metal dies & pressed components. He was responsible for Sheet Metal dies, in all the stages, like, manufacturing, tryout, commissioning & maintenance. Mr Bodas is a proud owner of a Patent for “Design & execution of Innovative scrap shading unit” in sheet metal dies. Mr. Bodas has expertise in proving outer panels like doors, roof, tailgate, hood and side panels. He has travelled to Japan & Taiwan for executing the Nano & Ace Projects.