Tooling Set-Up and Alignment Procedures
Multipierce and Multimatic Heads may be mounted in the die by
either of two methods: Direct Layout or Die Layout.
Direct Layout Method
-
 Install
die button retainer by direct layout or with template.
- Insert alignment die button in retainer.
- Invert die set (so die button retainer is on top).
- Set base, back-up plate, and plunger in head position.
- Lower die shoe (with retainer) so plunger enters die button.
Plunger and die button must be equivalent sizes.
- Transfer base mounting holes to die (with punch).
- Repeat steps above for all Heads in die.
- Drill and tap mounting holes for screws.
- Loosely mount base and back-up plate in each Head location.
- Replace mating die shoe.
- Lower die shoe (with retainer) so plunger enters die button
- Tighten base mounting screws.
- Repeat steps above for each Head in die.
- Remove mating die shoe; transfer dowel holes. Drill as
required for reaming.
- Ream for press fit for dowel pins.
- Locate and machine clearance holes for shank and spring.
- Install Head in each Head location. Follow plant die
tryout procedures; follow Multifastener ram setting procedures
in this manual.
Die Layout Method
- Install die button retainer by direct layout or with
template. Insert alignment die button in retainer.
- Loosely mount base, back-up plate, and plunger in each Head
location by die layout procedure.
- Lower die shoe with retainer so plunger properly enters die
button.
- Tighten base mounting screws.
- Repeat steps above for each Head in die.
- Remove mating die shoe; transfer dowel holes. Drill as
required for reaming.
- Ream for press fit for dowel pins.
- Locate and machine clearance holes for shank and spring.
- Install Head in each Head location. Follow plant die
tryout procedures; follow ram setting procedures in this manual.
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