Diy Sheet Metal Stamping Dies

A stamping die is a special one of a kind precision tool that cuts and forms sheet metal into a desired shape or profile.

Diy sheet metal stamping dies.

Dies also can contain cutting and forming sections made from carbide or various other hard wear resistant materials. The die s cutting and forming sections typically are made from special types of hardenable steel called tool steel. Stamping dies are the tools that shape and cut sheet metal parts. I use fusion 360 since it s free.

These designs are then translated into stamping dies by skilled craftsmen known as diemakers. They are commonly developed using computer aided design cad software and analytical programs to create and prove out highly accurate unambiguous designs. In this step i used my 3d model. First i made 3d models for the positive and negative dies.

Die design and die making practice volume 1 by vukota boljanovic paperback 44 95 only 4 left in stock more on the way. Make your 3d model. Diy metal stamping step 1.