Industrial Automation

Custom Jig Bushing Solution for Assembly Line

Germany 2026 Industrial Automation
30% Less Downtime
40% Longer Tool Life
10x Contact Area

Precision Guide Solution for High-Speed Stamping

In 2024, a leading German automotive OEM approached Tian Ge Company with a critical requirement for their high-speed stamping production line. The existing guide system was experiencing excessive vibration and rapid wear at operating speeds exceeding 500 strokes per minute (SPM), leading to frequent downtime and reduced tool life.

Our engineering team conducted a thorough assessment of the application requirements, including load analysis, operating conditions, and precision specifications needed for consistent high-speed stamping operations.

Custom Jig Bushing Solution for Assembly Line

The Challenge

The customer's stamping line operates at extremely high speeds, placing extraordinary demands on the guide system:

  • Maintaining precise alignment at 500+ SPM operation
  • Reducing vibration to protect die components
  • Extending maintenance intervals to minimize production downtime
  • Achieving consistent part quality across millions of cycles

Our Solution

We supplied complete independent guide pin assemblies featuring advanced needle-roller technology:

  • Custom needle-roller guide pin assemblies with 10x contact area
  • High-grade SUJ2 bearing steel with special heat treatment
  • Precision-ground surfaces achieving Ra 0.2 μm finish
  • Optimized lubrication system for sustained high-speed operation

The needle-roller guide pin assembly delivered 10x the contact area of traditional ball-type solutions, significantly reducing vibration and wear at 500+ SPM operation.

Measurable Impact

Quantifiable improvements achieved after implementing our solution

Before
  • Frequent die maintenance every 2 weeks
  • Excessive vibration at high speeds
  • Tool life limited to 500,000 cycles
  • Inconsistent part quality
  • High lubricant consumption
After
  • Maintenance interval extended to 6 weeks
  • Stable operation at 500+ SPM
  • Tool life extended by 40%
  • Consistent part quality maintained
  • Lubrication interval extended 3x

How We Delivered

From initial consultation to full deployment in 8 weeks

1

Assessment

Site visit and application analysis

2

Design

Custom solution engineering

3

Manufacturing

Precision production and QC

4

Deployment

Installation and performance validation

See Our Work in Action

Images from the project site and product installation

Components Supplied

Key products delivered for this project

"Tian Ge's needle-roller guide pin assemblies have transformed our high-speed stamping operations. The reduction in maintenance downtime alone has delivered significant cost savings. We consider Tian Ge a trusted strategic partner."

Plant Manager, German Automotive OEM
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