Pilot
Pilot holes locate the strip at each station.
Manufacturing services · Chapter E · Method 29
Progressive die stamping
A strip advances through a series of stations in one die. Each stroke performs a step, and a finished part drops off the end.
How it works
Progressive die stamping, step by step.
A labelled schematic of the process (not to scale), and the four steps every job goes through.
Pierce
Holes and slots are punched.
Form
Bends and draws are formed in sequence.
Cut off
The finished part is cut from the carrier strip.
Reference figures
What to expect.
Typical industry values to help you plan. We agree the figures for your part on the drawing.
Repeatability±0.10 mm±0.05 mm typical
OutputVery highOne part per stroke
StationsMultipleIn a single die
Volume100,000s +Best economics
| Materials | Strip steel, stainless, copper alloys, aluminium and spring steels. |
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| Finishes | As stamped; reel-to-reel plating options. |
| Design guidance |
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| Best suited to | Electrical terminals, clips, brackets and small high-volume metal parts. |
| Watch-outs | Highest tooling cost of the stamping routes; changes are expensive. |
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Reference figures are typical published industry values for planning, not a guarantee; final tolerances, materials and finishes are agreed in writing for each project.