Metal Stamping Die
Custom stamping die plays an indispensable role in the manufacturing industry. Custom stamping die technology includes stamping process, deep drawing process, bending process, and forming process. The main materials are carbon tool steel, low-alloy tool steel, and high carbon high chromium tool steel.
Sheet Metal Progressive Die
Sheet metal progressive die, also known as metal plate continuous die, is a widely used processing method in stamping die. It consists of many workstations, each with its tasks to be completed, and each workstation is related. In each stamping process of the punching machine, a series of machining processes need to be completed. The progressive metal stamping die consists of multiple processes, mainly including punching, cutting, bending, trimming, and stretching. Metal plate progressive molds are generally used in custom stamping die.
Stamping is one of the relatively simple metal manufacturing processes, which produces various shapes from metal sheets based on the geometric shape required by the stamping die. It is stamping metal plates to cut workpieces of specific shapes, leaving behind waste material. Moreover, metal plate progressive molds have played an important role in the manufacturing industry, used to manufacture a variety of parts or products.
The Structure of Sheet Metal Progressive Die
The process of sheet metal progressive die is also known as sheet metal punching, which forms various shaped holes on the sheet metal. The stamping tool on the stamping machine applies pressure to the material, and the process of material separation results in the stamping of a specified shape. This processing method can be used with high efficiency and high precision in various workpieces.
The structure of the parts, each different part will meet different needs. It is necessary to understand which surfaces the part is composed of, as the shape of the surface plays a crucial role in selecting the machining method.
- Punch and Mold Group
The stamping die consists of two parts: the upper part and the lower part. The lower mold is located above the sheet metal and contains the negative geometric shape of the stamped part. At the same time, the punch fits into the mold cavity while applying force to the material.
Punches and molds have standard shapes, including different shapes such as square, rectangular, and circular. And it can be applied to any complex or unique shape using custom sheet metal punches. Punching machines can have high-precision control of punching pressure and position. Therefore, it can produce accurate and consistent incisions and holes.
The Advantages and Benefits of Sheet Metal Progressive Die
In the process of applying pressure to materials, the application of high-quality molds can greatly increase the efficiency of product production, strengthen the precision of stamped parts, and ensure that the workpiece has the advantage of high quality.
Various sheet metal progressive dies also have their corresponding advantages and scope of use. Considering the accuracy, quality, and cost of progressive metal plate molds, they can become a popular choice in multiple manufacturing industries. Its scope of application and characteristics mainly include the following points:
1.Extremely High Quality
The advantage of metal plate stamping machines is their high precision and accuracy. Therefore, it meets the requirements of the parts, ensuring that these parts undergo closely related operations and can function normally by adjusting themselves. There are many industries for application, such as the automotive manufacturing industry, including rigorously designed workpieces such as car bodies and brackets.
2.Cost-effectiveness
The setting cost of the stamping operation is not high, the repeatability is high, and the production speed of workpieces is fast. Secondly, this process minimizes material waste and reduces the cost of material waste to the greatest extent possible. And it reduces labor costs, requiring fewer employees to process products. Therefore, the process of sheet metal progressive die is relatively low compared to other processes.
3.Production Efficiency
This is one of the biggest advantages of metal plate progressive molds. It can simultaneously complete multiple processes such as punching, bending, deep drawing, and forming on different workstations in the same set of molds. Faced with difficult stamping tasks, the manufacturing time is not too long, and it has higher work efficiency than other types of stamping molds. It can produce large quantities of products in a short period and has the characteristic of high efficiency.
4.Material Selection and Design Freedom
Sheet metal progressive die can be used for various materials of sheet metal, and the sheet metal used to manufacture stamping molds mainly include aluminum, steel, and hard alloys. This process can be applied to various geometric shapes from simple to complex, and these materials have the advantages of good wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature resistance. In addition, operators can quickly adjust the design by changing the layout of the sheet metal progressive die
and punch.
5.Minimum Precision Machining Requirements
The punch used in metal plate stamping can form clean and burr-free holes, which usually do not require additional precision machining processes. It accelerates the production process and overall manufacturing costs.
6.Long Service Life
The mechanism of stamping molds has the characteristic of being sturdy and not affected by various external forces and can withstand various external forces.
7.High Safety Performance
The staff reduces the risk of injury in the workplace while operating, without causing harm to the operators.
The Difference Between Progressive Die and Composite Die
Progressive Die: A mold that completes two or more stamping processes step by step on multiple workstations during each stroke of a press. Progressive die is an advanced mold in stamping dies. If it is a complex shape, it can be completed on a pair of progressive molds.
Composite Mold: In each program of a press, there is only one workstation and two or more stamping processes are completed together on one workstation. Composite molds can be divided into many types, such as material drawing composite molds, material forming composite molds, punching composite molds, etc.
- Industry Aspect
Composite molds are widely used in electronics and medical fields; Progressive molds are mainly used in construction and high-efficiency deep processing products.
- In Terms of Manufacturing Structure
Sheet metal progressive die is formed by stacking multiple layers of thin films, resulting in a relatively thin product thickness; Progressive molds are composed of many thin layers, with a slightly thicker thickness.
- Manufacturing Aspect
The composite mold process mainly relies on extrusion; Progressive molds use a continuous production method and have the characteristic of high-efficiency production.
Stamping Services for Progressive Die Processes
BOOLING stamping mold manufacturers continuously improve new technologies and ensure high product quality. sheet metal progressive die is a unique metal-forming process widely used in the manufacturing industry. It is a method of manufacturing metal plates simultaneously using multiple stamping stations, combining tools into a single set of molds and is commonly used in mass production.
- The Stamping Process Mainly Includes four Stages:
1.The progressive die is positioned in the stamping machine to adapt to the opening and closing functions when the stamping machine is lifted or pressed.
2.Each stamping stroke must ensure the implementation of the required cutting and forming processes.
3.Use machines to transfer metal materials to the next process and achieve the required requirements.
4.Cut the parts of the product and then assemble them.
- Stamping Assembly Steps
The assembly of stamping molds plays a crucial role as it can have a certain impact on the quality and service life of products.
- The Assembly Process is as Follows:
Preparation before Manufacturing:The operator understands the assembly drawing and analyzes it to master the requirements for assembling stamping molds, the functions and connection methods of each component, and ensure that the assembly sequence is correct.
Clean and inspect the parts to check for any damage. Disassemble two parts of the mold and clean them. When disassembling, pay attention to the disassembly sequence of the parts. During installation, the parts that need to be disassembled first need to be installed, and the parts that need to be disassembled first need to be installed. Prepare the necessary materials and tools, and clean them up on the workbench.
Component Assembly:Component assembly is the partial assembly work of connecting two or more parts into a component according to specified techniques. For example, the installation and use of stopper pins and guide plate components, guide plate and support plate components, and the assembly of convex molds and convex mold fixing plates should be carried out according to requirements, which is conducive to improving the assembly accuracy of the mold.
General Assembly:Select the reference components to be assembled and install them, following the installation sequence of the upper and lower molds, and then proceed with assembly. Ensure that the mold has extremely high precision.
Trial Molding and Adjustment:According to the requirements, inspect whether each component is qualified.
Due to the gradual development of industry and the widespread use of this mold in the market, only by mastering the relevant assembly matters can it play an important role in the stamping industry.
When manufacturing metal parts, producing one workpiece per stroke has a higher productivity than composite molds. This processing method is usually suitable for situations where a large number of metal parts need to be manufactured, and can efficiently complete batch production.
The sheet metal progressive die is a machining method that has the advantages of high precision, high efficiency, and low cost. It plays a crucial role in the manufacturing of components in industries such as automobiles, aerospace, electronics, and home appliances.
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