Progressive Stamping of Steel Shift Gates
These progressive stamped internal and external shift gates, displayed to the left, are used as components within automobile steering columns. These parts serve as an example of Ramcel Engineering’s superior progressive stamping capabilities, which allowed our company to build 2,000,000 of these steel shift gates each year with weekly releases.
To begin this project, Ramcel Engineering used a series of 400- to 600-ton Minster presses to build the gates from 1008 and 1010 HRPO steel. These presses were able to run at 50 cycles per minute and meet precision tolerances down to ± .005″.
We also deburred and heat treated all units to create a smooth, hardened finish. The finished components were put into VCI bags (400 pieces per bag) and placed onto 45″ x 48″ pallets, which were then shipped to our client’s facility in the Midwest.
Offering top-notch progressive stamping and manufacturing services, Ramcel Engineering was able to satisfy the high-volume needs of our customer, providing quality, precision products well within their production deadline.
Progressive Stamping of Steel Shift Gates Project Highlights
Product Description | These progressive stamped Internal & External Shift Gates are used within the Automotive Industry for Steering Columns |
Capabilities Applied/Processes | Progressive Die Stamping Inspection Services Heat Treatment
Bending Deburring
Packaging Services |
Equipment Used to Manufacture Wire Strippers | Minster Press
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Overall Wire Stripper Dimensions | External: Material Thickness: .122" Length: 2.660" Width: 3.245" Internal: Material Thickness: .122" Length: 3.016" Width: 1.230" |
Tightest Tolerances | ±.005" |
Material Used | 1008-1010 Hot Rolled , Pickled & Oiled (HRP&O) Steel |
Material Finish | None |
In process testing performed | Camera inspection |
Estimated Part Weight | .250 lbs |
Industry for Use | Automotive |
Packaging | Layer packed in small boxes
Package 400 Pieces into Each VCI bags |
Quantity | Over 2,000,000 parts per year |
Lead Time | 2-4 Weeks |
Delivery Location | Midwest |
Standards Met | Customer supplied print, 2D Auto CAD Drawing |
Product Name | Steel Shift Gates |