OSHA Compliance Surveys

Press inspections to determine OSHA/ANSI compliance and determine what corrections are required. Our inspection checks point of operation guarding and control reliability.

Stop time measurement to establish safe distance for two hand controls and presence sensing devices. We calculate stop time by multiplying human hand speed by the stopping time of the press at 90° of the crankshaft rotation.

Risk analysis to verify that all pressroom equipment meets ANSI B11.1 and B11.TR3- standards

Turnkey Installation & Application Assistance

• Press automation controls
• Clutch/brake controls
• Light curtains
• Conveyors
• Coil handling and feeding systems
• Shock dampers
• Electrical installation
• Foundations
• Mezzanines

Die Protection Sensor Selection

Sensor recommendations for part ejection, short/long feeds, slug detection, station to station transfer, blank in place, cylinder position, stripper position, and in die measurement for quality control.

Calibration

Dynamic load cell calibration for 2 point and 4 point machines. Load cell capacity of 100 tons, 250 tons, and 500 tons allow calibration of machines to 2,000 tons.

In-Plant Technical Seminars

Production Resources offers technical seminars on a number of topics at various locations throughout the year. Additionally we can arrange custom in plant training seminars to meet your specific needs. Seminar topics include but are not limited to:

• Die protection concepts, and applications
• In die quality control
• In die lubrication
• Scrap removal concepts
• Planning and implementing a quick die change program
• Selecting the right coil handling and feeding system
• Understanding tonnage and energy in mechanical power presses
• Servo press technology

Risk Assessment & Reduction Analysis

Production Resources provides risk assessment and risk reduction analysis services to estimate, evaluate, and reduce risks associated with power presses and related machinery.