754 Quick Change Tool (QCT)

QCT is a Presspahn development that allows the advantages of full steel tooling without the need for the additional cost of a full die set with every tool.

Plates run in our specially adapted Flywheel Press and benefits from quick change over thus the name Quick Change Tooling (QCT).

When to Use

When customer solution needs high accuracy parts but size is small enough to fit in QCT mount.

Advantages
  • High accuracy +/- 0.1mm can be expected
  • Can do multiple stages i.e. ID & OD
  • Much easier to make and operate than a Small Steel Tool
  • High quality finish on thin materials and laminates
  • Can stamp rigid laminates up to 2mm (3mm possible but with poor edge finish)
  • Made from Rockwell 62 hard Steel giving a long lifespan.
  • Can be re-ground to re-sharpen.
Disadvantages
  • Slower to get to production than die tools.
  • Not as accurate as a tool with its own die-set
  • Not best suited to very large volumes i.e. 10K +
Cost
  • Typical QCT tool takes 40 hours to make and costs start at £500 and increases depending on complexity.
Timescale
  • 8-10 Working Weeks for tooling.
  • Parts can be produced on short lead time after this.

No job is too big or too small, too simple or too complicated.

Contact us to find the right Solution for you