Metal Stamping Dies
On May 31, 2010 in Technology
Metal stamping is the practice of cutting and forming the sheet metal into a desired form with the help of tool termed metal stamping tool. Metal stamping sheet pieces are in use all over the place. From the regular washers to complex computer harddisc parts are produced by precision sheet metal stamping method.
Metal stamping die design is the first stage in stamping tool & die making once the product drawing is completed. Die drawing phase is very critical. A fine stamping die drawing can manufacture precision stamped components that can run for extended time with less repair. Die design involves figuring out the required metal stamping operations, basic strip layout, manufacturing processes, kind of metal stamping presses to be used et cetera. A die designer must have thorough knowledge about these essentials to construct a good die design. Computer aided design techniques has progressed really well during last decade to aid tool designers. Below we will find out the numerous stages involved in stamping tool designs. The very first phase in stamping die design is the procedure of analyzing the metal component to be stamped for it’s properties, dimension and intricacy of the shape. Then the designer will begin with the strip layout design. Then he calculates cutting force and the die set to be used and starts making the assembly sketch. After the assembly sketch is done it is time for details parts drawing of individual die parts and finishing step in the metal stamping tool design is the creation of bill of materials.