ROBOTCO AUTOMOTIVE TOOLING

PROGRESSIVE DIES

High-Speed Multi-Operation Sheet Metal Production Tools

ROBOTCO designs and manufactures progressive dies for high-volume automotive and industrial sheet metal production. Progressive dies combine several operations in one continuous strip process to reduce cycle time, improve repeatability and increase production efficiency.

Progressive Dies
Progressive Die Details

Tool Scope, Applications & Technical Features

Progressive dies allow blanking, piercing, bending, forming and trimming operations to be performed across multiple stations while the material strip advances through the tool.

Scope of Supply

  • Part and production volume study
  • Strip layout and progression design
  • Station-by-station process planning
  • 3D CAD progressive die design
  • Punches, inserts and die buttons
  • Pilots, lifters and strip guiding systems
  • Scrap cutting and evacuation concept
  • Assembly, tryout and production validation

Applications

  • Automotive brackets
  • Small body-in-white components
  • Clips and retainers
  • Electrical sheet metal parts
  • Mounting components
  • High-volume stamped parts
  • Multi-feature flat and formed parts
  • Industrial production parts

Technical Features

  • High-speed continuous production
  • Integrated cutting and forming operations
  • Accurate strip progression
  • Pilot-controlled positioning
  • Reduced manual handling
  • Optimized scrap rate
  • Replaceable wear and cutting inserts
  • Production-ready robust construction
Technical Specifications

Progressive Die Engineering Data

Tool Type Progressive Die / Multi-Station Stamping Tool
Target Materials Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, HSS
Thickness Range 0.5 mm to 4 mm depending on part geometry and press capacity
Operations Blanking, Piercing, Forming, Bending, Trimming, Cut-off
Production Mode Continuous strip-fed high-volume production
Manufacturing CNC Milling, EDM Wire Cutting, Grinding, Fitting and Assembly
Heat Treatment Vacuum hardening for punches, inserts and high-wear cutting elements when required
Deliverables Strip Layout, 2D Drawings, 3D CAD, BOM, Trial Support and Operation Notes
Manufacturing Workflow

From RFQ to High-Volume Production

01
RFQ Review

Review part drawing, tolerance, material, production quantity and press specifications.

02
Strip Layout

Prepare strip progression, station sequence, pitch, pilots and material utilization plan.

03
Manufacturing

CNC machining, EDM cutting, insert preparation, fitting, assembly and die alignment.

04
Tryout

Press trial, strip feeding test, part validation, burr control and final optimization.

Standard Die Parts

High Quality Components Used in Progressive Dies

Progressive dies require reliable guiding, piloting, stripping and cutting components to ensure stable strip progression and high-volume production performance.

Punches

Punches & Inserts

Hardened punches and inserts for cutting, piercing, forming and trimming stations.

Stripper System

Stripper Systems

Stripper plates for reliable strip release and stable progression between stations.

Guide Pillars

Guide Pillars & Bushings

Precision guiding systems for accurate tool alignment during continuous press cycles.

Pilots and Locating Pins

Pilots & Locating Pins

Pilot pins and locating components for accurate strip progression and part positioning.

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Start Your Progressive Die Project

Send your part drawing, target material, production volume, press information and required production cycle.

Phone / WhatsApp

+201070886969

Email

info@robotco.tech