Stamping (Progressive Die): the route, the tolerances it holds, materials and design tips, with an indicative cost. One of 56 processes in the free finder.
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+/-0.05mmTypical tol.
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Stamping runs sheet metal through a press with progressive dies that blank, pierce, form and coin the part in successive stations at high speed.
At a glance
When to use it, and when not
Best for
Very high-volume sheet parts: contacts, clips, brackets, washers and body panels.
Watch for
High die cost that only pays off at volume; changes to a locked die are expensive.
Step by step
The typical route
Raw material to finished part. Steps vary with material, volume and tolerance; this is the free route from the finder.
Feed strip
Feed coil stock into the progressive die.
Tooling Progressive die Tolerance - Lead -
Stamp & form
Blank, pierce and form through the die stations.
Tooling Press Tolerance - Lead -
Finish
Deburr as needed.
Tooling - Tolerance - Lead -
Plate
Plate contacts/springs to spec.
Tooling - Tolerance - Lead -
Inspect
PPAP-level dimensional and functional check.
Tooling - Tolerance - Lead -
Precision
Tolerances it can hold
TYPICAL TOLERANCE IT CAN HOLD
Where this process typically lands. Tighter is possible with extra operations like grinding, at higher cost.
Materials
Materials it suits
Grade
Why it suits this
Mild/HSLA steel
Cheap, formable
Spring steel/temper
Springy contacts
Brass/phosphor bronze
Conductive, springy
Design
Design tips
A few general pointers for Stamping (Progressive Die). The full, part-specific DFM list is in the dossier.
Features too close together.Respect web/edge minimums.
Burr direction unspecified.Call out burr side.
Cost
What it costs
Terminals, brackets, clips at huge volume; the progressive die is everything, piece cost is tiny.
PER-PART COST vs VOLUME
Per-part cost drops as volume spreads tooling and setup over more parts. The exact figures for your part at your volume, in your currency, are in the dossier.
MODEL EST.
$0.58 to 0.99per part at 1,000 off
A rough ballpark only. The dossier gives should-cost at your exact volume and currency, with the full breakdown.
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Stamping runs sheet metal through a press with progressive dies that blank, pierce, form and coin the part in successive stations at high speed. The typical route is: Feed strip; Stamp & form; Finish; Plate; Inspect. Very high-volume sheet parts: contacts, clips, brackets, washers and body panels.
What does Stamping (Progressive Die) cost per part?
It depends on size, tolerance and volume. As a rough ballpark it starts around $0.58 to 0.99 per part at low volume and falls with quantity. The dossier gives should-cost at your exact volume and currency. Model estimates, not quotes.
What tolerance can Stamping (Progressive Die) hold?
Typically about +/-0.05 mm, tighter with extra finishing operations at higher cost.
What materials suit Stamping (Progressive Die)?
Common choices are Mild/HSLA steel (Cheap, formable); Spring steel/temper (Springy contacts); Brass/phosphor bronze (Conductive, springy).
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