Planning
Moving Tooling to a New Supplier Without Losing a Week
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Get practical help where production needs it.
Technical assistance, training, and maintenance services that support the people operating your equipment.
Discuss Technical Support
Overview
When an application changes or a job becomes difficult to run, experienced support can help identify the next step. DFC companies offer services that range from operator training to press-side assistance and tooling maintenance.
What DFC offers
- Make-ready and application-specific operator training.
- Press-side support and production troubleshooting.
- Die repair and maintenance programs.
- Selected press-leveling, cutting-chase rebuild, and retrofit services through CTI.
Plan your project
Stafford also advertises embedded die-repair support, while Mark/Trece provides training and prepress coordination services. Availability and the appropriate service arrangement depend on the company, equipment, and location.
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