Double the know-how

For over 60 years, the German family company Bihler has stood for cutting-edge technology ‘Made in Germany’ and is the world’s leading system supplier in stamping and forming, welding and assembly equipment. The company is located in the picturesque Allgäu region and employs around 1,000 people in Germany and abroad. Meusburger and Bihler have been in close contact for many years. Thanks to their shared customer needs, the idea of creating a standard for stamping and forming die sets came about. The idea then became a product. The aim was to provide customers with the great advantage of standardisation, so that they would no longer have to manufacture the die sets individually in the future.

The standardisation of stamping and forming die sets has further significant advantages: they are much more cost-effective and they are available from stock. The die sets are characterised by the fixing threads in the plates for the attachment of pull handles, eye bolts and spacer discs as well as the vent hole for controlled air escape when sliding guides are used. In addition, a dedicated wizard allows you to configure the stamping and forming die sets yourself with just a few mouse clicks. All further information about the stamping and forming die sets can be found in our new die sets catalogue and on our website.

Two companies − one complete package

Meusburger carried out the entire technical development and production of the stamping and forming die sets. Only the fixed parameters of the die set were specified so that they could be installed precisely in the presses. Since we sell the exclusive products, customers who already own a Bihler machine can also purchase the stamping and forming die sets from us. When purchasing a new machine, customers are offered a complete package consisting of a machine and stamping and forming die set from Bihler.

In addition, both companies benefit from the good cooperation at various events. Meusburger experts are represented at the annual Bihler user meetings where they give lectures on current topics. Likewise, lecturers from the German company pass on their know-how at the Meusburger Die and Mould Making Days and the die making industry meetings. As a result the shared customer base is well informed. In addition, an apprentice exchange takes place once a year, during which apprentices are given a three-week look into the other company. This exchange of expertise helps to further strengthen cooperation.

What does the future hold?

The two family companies have even more in common. Both greatly value openness, mutual respect and their good relationship. This is the cornerstone for their uncomplicated and successful cooperation, which will be continued in the future. You can certainly look forward to the interesting projects that are still to come and what future developments will bring to standardisation.

Further information

We offer you our newly developed SB stamping and forming die sets for the 200 kN, 300 kN and 400 kN Bihler presses. The die sets are available from stock in lengths up to 596 mm and as type SBH ‘tunnel cut’ or ‘SBP spring-loaded guiding plate’.

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