The France Special Tool Quick Change Die System is a flexible tool for changing dies quickly, accurately, and efficiently. The FST system is an excellent choice for complying with Boeings AQS Guidelines for SMED: Single minute Exchange of Dies. Our tool is applicable in several market segments, including punch presses, assembly, trim dies for die casting, and simple or progressive dies. Sizes range form 3x3 to 16x32 for workable square inches.
In response to customer inquiry, we are now offering our product in aluminum as well as our long established line of steel. The primary advantage of aluminum versus steel is the ease of handling the larger sized dies. This is beneficial to both you and your workforce by reducing employee injuries form repetitive handling of heavy steel.
Our quick change die system is currently being used by a wide variety of industries. Some of our customers include:
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L.S. Starrett, small gauges and instruments
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Fairchild Fasteners, aerospace
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R. Hoe, punching saw mill band saw blades
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Pro-Tech Industries, manufactures truck parts
We have included two videos that demonstrates this unique design and how effortlessly dies can be changed. You will see the system is flexible and has many features and benefits that will immediately lower production costs and lead your company into today's market with a stronger competitive edge.
