Diy Sheet Metal Stamping Dies

Diy metal stamping step 1.

Diy sheet metal stamping dies.

Dies also can contain cutting and forming sections made from carbide or various other hard wear resistant materials. A stamping die is a special one of a kind precision tool that cuts and forms sheet metal into a desired shape or profile. Cam is an acronym that stands for computer aided machining. They are commonly developed using computer aided design cad software and analytical programs to create and prove out highly accurate unambiguous designs.

Make your 3d model. The die s cutting and forming sections typically are made from special types of hardenable steel called tool steel. Lessons learned while. Stamping dies are the tools that shape and cut sheet metal parts.

In this step i used my 3d model. I use fusion 360 since it s free. These designs are then translated into stamping dies by skilled craftsmen known as diemakers.