Components are stamped in record time. (John Deere automates die changing system)

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John Deere is stamping a variety of farm implement composings which
were previously contracted without using one refurbished 60 X 120-in.-
size pres bed. The change came about when the company installed an
automated die change a whole

The die change a whole designed and built by Atlas Technologies, includes
powered die loading and unloading into the pres with changeover averages
of five for day for batch runs beneath 100 parts each. Additional time
savings advance from storing the die places close to the press.

Dies impel to and from storage, and in and without of the press using a