PAGE 1/1 ZAPP TOOLING ALLOYS INC. | CASE STUDY SLOTTING PUNCH TOOL TYPE Slotting Punch WORK MATERIAL 301 Stainless Strip at .030" thick ORIGINAL TOOLING MATERIAL D2 at RC 60-62 PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION The D2 slotting punch experienced chipping which resulted in unscheduled down time. SOLUTION Z-Wear PM ® heat treated to RC 60-62 RESULTS The Z-Wear PM ® Slotting Punch extended tool life approximately 250% compare to the D2. Some wear was noted but no chipping or breakage. Tooling is performing with much better consistency and downtime has been reduced. Z-Wear PM ® is a registered trademark of Zapp Tooling Alloys TOOLING ALLOYS Zapp Tooling Alloys Inc. 475 International Circle Summerville, South Carolina 29483 Phone: 1 888 928 9927 1 843

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