Here is the graphic of where we are going with this thing.
Now the update.
It has taken 4 tries for the tool and die maker to build the die for the farrel piece. The blade was no problem. They nailed it on the first try but the farrel die has really been a bear!
A couple of weeks ago I get the call. "We have some new samples for you to come and look at." "I think we have it correct this time."They did.Its correct and making good parts.
The die gets loaded into the press to punch out some parts and finally get this thing moving. All goes well with the blade die. Next comes the farrel die. The farrel die punches good parts but it is a nightmare to get the steel to feed.The tool and die makers are trying to sort the feed issues out now. Oh the joys of a new product.
I always expect headaches with anything new. I did not expect to be so far behind on this one though.
WE WILL GET IT SORTED OUT. Its just taking longer than expected.
Bill