Chases and Die
Holders :
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'chase' is the part of a hot stamping press that holds the die securely during
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Snap Chases :
Every Malahide press is shipped with
at least 1 Snap Chase. A proprietary chase design, Snap
Chases are available in 4 widths: 1, 2, 3 or 4 inches wide.
Snap Chases work by clamping a
spring-loaded side-bar against an 11 point die, which is cut to
correspond with the width of the chase (ie: a 2" Snap Chase
requires that it's die plates be cut to 2 inches wide).
The advantages of the Snap Chase design are many:
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Un-mounted die plates are less
expensive than mounted dies
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Quick and easy to load and
unload
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Warms-up quickly
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Several die plates can be
combined in one chase & printed simultaneously
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Box Chase :
The Box Chase
enables one to stamp mounted dies, type, Ludlow and Linotype.
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Locking Quoins :
Quoins are used to lock mounted dies and type into a box
chase. An old-style trade technique, quoins speed and
simplify repetitive die setups.
The quoin has a ratchet mechanism inside that causes it to
expand when turned by the key tool. When grouped in a
box chase with mounted dies and furniture, the quoin is used
to lock everything in place.
Quoins can be purchased from :
Bar Plate
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Ludlow Line
Chase :
Clients who use Ludlow line type will appreciate our Ludlow
line chase. Ludlow slugs are simply pushed into the
chase, where they are automatically clamped by spring-loaded
ball-bearings. Remove by pulling them out ~ no tools
needed !
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Changing
Chases :
It is important to note that
all chases are inter-changeable and affix to the heated platen with only 2 bolts.
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Legacy Die
Systems :
Clients with existing hot
stamping operations frequently have libraries of dies suited
to other die making techniques. Whatever standardized
system you use now, Malahide has a way to tailor our machines
to work with your existing dies. Assuming your process
was efficient, our goal will be to provide options on our
machine to preserve your die investments.
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