As automakers ramp up use of aluminum and high-strength steels, a blanking line must support diverse substrates. Aluminum blanking has become especially critical in the automotive sector — the shift toward lighter-weight vehicle components is driving blanking of aluminum sheets for body panels, structural brackets and closures. SUMIKURA’s machine accommodates CRS, HRS and aluminum across thicknesses from 0.5 to 3.0 mm — enabling Tier 1 or OEM blank operations to flexibly support both traditional steel and lightweight-metal parts.
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