Author name: Durant Tool Company

When a press is running, every part of the system has to work in sync. One piece that often gets overlooked is the feeder. The feeder is the part that moves the strip or sheet into the die so it can be stamped.  A reliable feeder can mean smoother jobs, better quality parts, and fewer

Every strong machine starts with something simple: a base. Without it, the machine would shake, bend, or lose accuracy. The base is what gives the whole system its strength and balance.  If you’ve ever seen a large cutting machine, machine bases or a measuring tool at work, you can thank the base for keeping it

Every coil line depends on steady movement. If the strip runs too fast or too slow, the line can jam or the material can get damaged. That is why loop control is so important. It keeps the strip flowing smoothly between machines, reducing stress on the coil and preventing costly downtime.  When you look at

When you’re designing a system for manufacturing or assembly, space matters. A lot. Whether you’re working in a small shop or a big factory, the room you have to fit machines can change everything—from speed to safety. One big choice you might face is between rotary indexers and straight belt accumulators. Both help move parts

Buying cutting equipment for a shop or factory is a big decision. At first glance, the price tag can make one option look better than the other.  But the truth is, the total cost of ownership often tells a different story between a pneumatic wire cutter and manual cutting cells.  Looking at everything—labor, energy, upkeep,

When people hear the term wire cutting machine, they may think of many different tools. Some are small and simple, while others are huge and powerful. These machines all serve one goal: cutting material to the exact size needed.  In factories, hot wire cutters can mean slicing long rolls of wire into short pieces or

When you work with materials on rolls, you need the right way to unwind them. If you get it wrong, you can end up with uneven tension, damaged material, or slower production. That’s why the choice between a pull-off brake and a variable-speed motorized reel matters.  This post explains what each one does, why tension

What Is an Industrial Scrap Cutter and How Does It Work on a Press Line? Ever wonder what happens to the leftover metal pieces during manufacturing? Those bits don’t just disappear—they need to be handled carefully and efficiently. This is what industrial scrap cutters are for. These machines are a big help in keeping factories

If you’ve ever seen giant coils of metal being fed into machines in a factory, you might have wondered how that works. Those heavy rolls don’t simply move on their own. This is where the decoiler does its thing.  It’s a special tool that helps unroll coils of material—like steel, copper, or aluminum—so it can