As outlined by IQS Directory in their comprehensive article “Die Stamping: Steps, Operations and Processes”, die stamping is a versatile cold-forming method that uses metal strips, or blanks, shaped through the use of specialized dies. This process is vital for creating everything from simple everyday items to highly intricate industrial components.
Die stamping, often referred to as pressing, includes multiple operations such as punching, blanking, coining, and notching. The precision of each die is critical to achieving high-quality results in the final product.
There are three primary types of die stamping processes:
- Line Stamping: A single-operation process used for basic shaping or cutting.
- Transfer Stamping: Completes multiple operations in a single cycle by moving the blank from one station to another.
- Progressive Stamping: The most common and widely used process, where the material is fed through multiple stations that perform different tasks in sequence.
Die Types and Functions
- Forming Dies: These dies perform shaping operations, such as bending, flanging, and drawing, to form precise profiles. Bending, for example, creates L, U, or V-shaped forms by deforming the metal along a single axis without exceeding its tensile strength.
- Cutting Dies: These dies separate the material using operations like shearing, blanking, trimming, and notching to create specific shapes.
The combination of cutting and forming processes in die stamping enables manufacturers to produce highly accurate parts that meet demanding specifications.
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