Sheet Metal Pneumatic Forming Dies

Different types of dies.

Sheet metal pneumatic forming dies.

In both sheet metal is sunk or pressed into a die. Good for material up to 16 gauge steel. This plate prevents the metal from wrinkling as it flows into the cavity. 56 2mm 1 1 2 die od.

Like molds dies are generally customized to the item they are used to create. He is the author of five books including from industrial press sheet metal forming processes and die design 2004 die design fundamentals third edition 2005 applied mathematical and physical formulas 2006 and metal shaping processes 2009. Draw dies create the part shape by controlling metal flow into a cavity and over the forming punch. In this article i will be exploring the 5 types of dies used in sheet metal operations at respective stages and strokes.

Metal flaring capacity mild steel. Hydraulic die forming is quicker and lends itself more to duplicating formed art or other production. The sheet metal takes the form of the design cut into the die. Hydraulic die forming is somewhat similar to masonite die forming.

Draw dies utilize a special pressure loaded plate or ring called a draw pad or blank holder to control the metal s flow into the cavity. Flare tools use the draw bolt method for forming the flare in a pre drilled hole. Embossing dies create an embossed shape in sheet metal with no pilot hole for strength and style. Good for material up to 16 gauge steel.

He has contributed updated practical material on sheet metal design including punches dies. 3 32 tools required not included a set of sharp high quality metal saws in sizes corresponding to those in the die set. Outside diameter specification 1 2 die od.