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Metal strip for stamped parts is typically provided by service centers that purchase the material from large mills and slit it to width for their customers. At least, that is the common assumption. But there is an additional layer in the supply network, which often goes unnoticed.
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These are the precision rerollers that produce the dimensional and metallurgical properties that exceed the capabilities of the equipment and narrow size range offered by most service centers.
Rerollers are becoming increasingly important each year as companies seek ways to enhance production, increase cost efficiency and, at the same time, produce a better level of quality for their customers.