DTC Products Inc

• Booth: D40925

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• SlugKeeper (Jun 04, 2025)
  DTC Products’ Patented SlugKeeper Slug (Scrap) Retention Machine: See It at Booth #D40923
  
  DTC Products will exhibit its patented SlugKeeper Slug (Scrap) Retention Machine at FABTECH Chicago 2023. This portable machine puts SlugKeeper grooves into the die wall to prevent slugs (scrap) from pulling back onto the die block. The unique device uses a pneumatically powered grinder to precisely machine a small, angled groove into the side wall of the die cavity in a stamping die to prevent slugs (scrap) from pulling onto the die surface, where they can damage to the production strip, the stamped part, or the stamping die itself.
   

• SlugKeeper Slug Retention Machine (Jun 04, 2025)
  DTC Products’ Patented SlugKeeper Slug (Scrap) Retention Machine: See It at Booth #D40923
  
  DTC Products will exhibit its patented SlugKeeper Slug (Scrap) Retention Machine at FABTECH Chicago 2023. This portable machine puts SlugKeeper grooves into the die wall to prevent slugs (scrap) from pulling back onto the die block. The unique device uses a pneumatically powered grinder to precisely machine a small, angled groove into the side wall of the die cavity in a stamping die to prevent slugs (scrap) from pulling onto the die surface, where they can damage to the production strip, the stamped part, or the stamping die itself.
  
  DTC Products’ SlugKeeper machine has one thumb screw for quick adjustment of the grinder height, a plunger-style grinder head assembly, and a grinder head adjustable depth stop to control the grinder’s depth into the die cavity. Each of these features helps the operator quickly and more accurately position and control the grinder position.
  
  The grinder assembly is adjustable to three height positions — each half an inch apart, enabling it to work with a wider range of block thicknesses — and it features flex lights that the operator can position to see clearly into the cavity, providing better visual inspection of the work area when not using the new microscope and tablet system.
  
  The grooving wheels come in four diameters, in both borazon and diamond, to ensure the proper diameter groove is being placed into the side wall of the die surface of all materials. The micrometer adjustment accurately controls the depth into the side wall of the cavity. This allows the machine to be used for all types and thicknesses of material that are stamped in stamping dies. With the ability to adjust the angle (from 0 to 5 degrees) the grooves are placed at the precise angle to create the correct amount of interference, which keeps the slug (scrap) from pulling back on to the die surface during the stamping operation.
  
  Feel free to contact us at for more information over the phone at 866-682-3602, through email at info@dtcproductsinc.com, online at www.dtcproductsinc.com, or stop by Booth #D40923.
   

• SlugKeeper Slug Retention Machine (Jun 13, 2025)
  DTC Products manufactures items used in the metal stamping industry, with our primary focus on the SlugKeeper Slug Retention Machine. This patented, portable device is designed to create slug retention grooves within any die cavity, referred to as SlugKeeper Grooves. 

   

  These grooves enable the die slug to expand into them, creating resistance as the slug is pushed down and through the die cavity. This small groove effectively keeps the slug in place within the die cavity, preventing it from being pulled onto the die surface due to punch vacuum or oil residue on the strip while the punch removes the opening. If the slug dislodges, it can cause damage to the strip or production parts, and even result in costly die damage, leading to expensive repairs and downtime. 

   

  Stop shipping defective parts—add SlugKeeper Grooves to your die cavities and experience a return on investment in months, not years. 

   

  For more information, check us out at www.dtcproductsinc.com and www.slugkeeper.com. 

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