- Will the system affect the current or intended die-change method?

The Shuffle Drive unit is located on the outside of the press. Only the trays need to be removed when a die change takes place. The trays also detach with no tools required.

- Can the system be adapted to all presses, and will the system be able to handle the maximum amount of scrap produced?

The Shuffle Drive system is so simple that it can adapt to any situation. The motion can be applied to any direction. The motor can be mounted on a horizontal or vertical angle. The heavy-duty construction allows for large scrap weights to be moved.

- Will the scrap removal system affect how finished parts are removed from the press?

The Shuffle Drive motor is mounted on one of the columns of the press while the cross shaft runs the length of the bolster, the Shuffle Drive can be used to get parts as well as scrap out of the press.

- Will other hardware or mechanisms be in the way of the scrap removal system?

Because the trays are all custom made they can be of any width length or height desired. The cross shaft can also be made to rest within the bed if it is necessary.

- Can gravity chutes be placed permanantly in the dies to eliminate the need to purchase extra components, trays, or conveyors?

Gravity systems require holes in the bolster which can weaken the die support. However in places where a gravity system is possible they are an excellent tool for moving scrap to a trough conveyor system.

- Does the plant have enough reserve compressor capacity to run air-operated devices at full load?

The Shuffle Drive system requires absolutely no air supply. It is an electric motor that can run multiple trays in different directions with one drive unit.

- Will the system be rugged enough to withstand the environment, people, and processes in the plant?

Virtually all the parts used in constructing the Shuffle Drive system are rated far beyond what the unit actually performs at. The Shuffle Drive is a very rugged system built for maximum efficiency and durability.

- Will the system be flexible enough to accomodate new processes and materials without a reinvestment of money?

The Shuffle Drive system is adaptable to anything from hot forged parts to potato chips. Field tested on both materials it performed just as well in both cases. No deformation of the tray and no broken chips.

- Will employees need training to operate and maintain the system properly?

The Shuffle Drive system has nothing the operators need to adjust during operation.

- Are tools required for adjustments?

No tools are required during die changes.

- Does the system need to be removed and reinstalled at each die changeover?

The only thing that will need to be removed are the trays, which simply sit on the cross shaft and are held down by gravity.

- What will the long term operating cost be?

As the Shuffle Drive system requires very little maintenance and is made out of heavy-duty materials long term costs are extremely low.

- How much maintenance time can be anticipated?

Systmes installed as long as 4 years ago have seen no maintenance down time.

- How will lift trucks be affected?

Shuffle Drive systems can be designed to let the lift truck use it as a bumper or it can be mounted on the opposite side of the press from the tow motor access.

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