Cupper Press Tooling Solutions
Cupper press tooling consists of the die center, draw pads, cut edge dies, and blank and draw dies. The cupper press tool set is used to produce cup blanks in the first station of the drawn and wall-ironed (DWI) manufacturing of aluminum cans, the cupper press.
Hyperion Materials & Technologies is a leading manufacturer of round and non-round cemented carbide cupper press tooling tailored to meet the specific needs of each can maker. Engineering support and technical services are also offered by Hyperion to help can makers optimize their cupper press tooling performance.
Product Groups
Type: Cupper Tool Set
Dimensions: as per drawing/requested
Description: Cemented carbide cupper tools manufactured to custom dimensions in accordance with agreed solution. They are available as round and out-of-round cupper press tools including die centers, draw pads, cut edge dies, and blank draw dies. Cemented carbide grades and tool designs are tailored to each customer based on individual needs and requirements.
Type: Cupper Tool Set
Dimensions: as per drawing/requested
Description: Cemented carbide cupper tools manufactured to custom dimensions in accordance with agreed solution. They are available as round and out-of-round cupper press tools including die centers, draw pads, cut edge dies, and blank draw dies. Cemented carbide grades and tool designs are tailored to each customer based on individual needs and requirements.
Die Center
The die center is a precision-machined component responsible for forming the metal can cup in the cupper press. The die center ensures that the cup is drawn through the blank and draw die with consistent dimensions.
Die centers are typically made of a hard and durable material, such as cemented carbide. It is important that the die center is resistant to wear, as it is subject to high pressures and production rates during the cupper press process.
Draw Pad
Draw pads are precision-machined parts within the cupper press made of a hard and durable material such as cemented carbide. Draw pads support the metal blank during the drawing process by applying controlled pressure to prevent the metal from wrinkling or tearing during the drawing process, and help ensure uniform wall thickness in the drawn cup.
Draw pads play a vital role in the production of high-quality cups in the cupper press by applying controlled pressure to support the metal blank to prevent the metal from wrinkling or tearing during the drawing process. Draw pads are typically made of a hard and durable material such as cemented carbide to provide extended tool life and reduced maintenance time.
Cut Edge Die
Cut edge dies work within the cupper press to cut the outer circumference of the metal blank that will later be drawn into a cup. The cut edge die is a sharp and durable tool that is typically made from a highly wear-resistant material, such as cemented carbide. Maintaining the edge sharpness of the cut edge die is critical for ensuring cutting precision and avoiding slivers that could impact can quality later in the process.
Blank & Draw Die
The blank & draw die is a critical component that works in both functions of the cupper press to blank the metal sheet into a circular-shaped blank and then drawing the metal blank into a cup that will later become the can body. Blank and draw dies must be regularly inspected for wear and tear as dulling edges can result in slivers and defects in the can body.
FAQs About Cupper Press Tooling
Hyperion has the capability to manufacture round and non-round cupper press tools, including the die center, draw pad, cut edge die, and blank & draw die.
Hyperion can produce round and non-round cupper press tools in tungsten carbide grade H12N or S385. Both grades offer optimal toughness with varying degrees of wear resistance. Contact a Hyperion can tooling product specialist for assistance in choosing the best material for your desired performance characteristics.
The lifespan of tungsten carbide cupper press tooling depends on a range of factors including material selection, usage, and maintenance. Hyperion can tooling product specialists are able to support customers in the material selection and design process to help optimize cupper press tooling and processes to prolong tool lifespan.
Hyperion can assist can makers with the recycling of used cupper press tooling and parts. Hyperion is uniquely positioned as a global supplier of tungsten carbide products to help recycle scrap carbide by purchasing your used cemented carbide tools and components and re-integrate it into the supply chain to produce future products.
You can learn more about Hyperion’s carbide recycling program by visiting our Cemented Carbide Recycling page.
