How does Progressive Die Stamping work?

Progressive Die Stamping is a Metal High Speed Stamping technology that converts sheet metal into finished products through a series of workstations.

First, the sheet metal is loaded on a feeder, which feeds the sheet into the mold by means of an automatic feeding system.

A mold consists of a series of cutting and forming modules, each with a specific task such as cutting, bending, stretching, punching, etc. The mold will cut or form the sheet to a specific shape and size. The cutting portion of the mold will shear the excess material while the forming portion will bend or stretch the sheet to the desired shape.
Eventually, the sheet will pass through all the workstations to complete the final product. The finished product can be a Metal Stamping Die Parts, such as automotive parts, household appliance parts, electronic equipment parts, etc.

What are the two main types of die?

Metal molds and plastic molds are the two main types of molds.

How to design a Progressive Die?

When designing a progressive mold, it is necessary to define the conditions of use, select the appropriate structure, calculate the key parameters, design the cooling and lubrication system, and prepare process documents. At the same time, the economy, manufacture ability and long-term stability of the mold are considered.