Skill Metalforming Technologies has committed to reducing cost in the manufacturing process by incorporating technology in

• Stamping
• Welding
• Assembly

We use die sensoring technology to transform the stamping press into a "smart" press. Not only does the sensoring protect the die, it enables the press technician to be proactive in quality and processing. This activity helps to drive out costs enabling Skill be competitive on the global market.

The Technology Department integrates sensor technology into our stamping dies to measure the following key characteristics:

• Short Feed
• Material Buckling
• Slug Ejection
• Part Ejection
• Nitrogen Loss in Cylinder

The types of sensor used vary by the job, with each tool being fitted with the correct sensoring combination. The types of sensors can vary, below is some examples.

• Diffuse Reflective
• Through Beam
• Proximity Sensor
• Fiber Optics
• Pressure Sensor
• Analog Sensor

Skill Metalforming Technologies is a member of the Edison Welding Institute

EWI was instrumental in helping Skill become a world class welding organization.

Signature Analysis was adopted by Skill, with EWI's assistance, to ensure 100% weld integrity. Signature Analysis, at each weld cycle, monitors

• Current
• Voltage
• Conductance
• Displacement
• Electrode Force

Signature Analysis can detect defects such as

• Missing components (Weld Nuts, Weld Studs)
• Cold welds
• Wrong Materials

Technology is the wave of the future, and Skill Metalforming Technologies is at the forefront of the Stamping Industry.