Extrusion dies are a major investment, and every unplanned die pull hits output, schedules, and cost. The quickest wins often come from improving what happens between the press and inspection.
That is where the Vapormatt Cougar+ automatic wet blasting machine fits.
Wet blasting is ideal because it removes remaining aluminium and caustic traces, plus heat discolouration, leaving a bright, uniform surface that makes inspection and correction quicker and more accurate.
Why the Cougar+ works so well for extrusion dies:
• Geometry-safe cleaning: The cushioning effect of water helps clean bearing faces and edges without aggressive profile change, while still reaching complex die features
• Productive handling: The single vertical door and single load end allow the trolley / turntable assembly to fully slide out for rapid external loading and unloading. A double vertical door and load end option is also available for maximum productivity
• Built for heavy dies: Designed for demanding use, with a 1200 mm diameter turntable and a 1000 kg UDL capacity
• Repeatable results: Intuitive colour HMI, media concentration sight glass, and filtration features (including hydrocyclones and sedimentation tanks) help keep the process consistent shift to shift
• Supports nitriding prep: Wet blasting creates an activated surface that optimises nitriding, with options like immersion heaters and chemical dosing to improve drying and corrosion protection
If your goal is more press time and fewer die-related interruptions, the Cougar+ is a practical upgrade: Faster, more consistent cleaning that makes inspection and nitriding prep easier, while protecting the critical geometry that keeps dies running well.
