Metal stamping dies

Metal stamping dies can punch various materials such as metal, plastics, paper, etc.. Materials can come in a form of sheet, strip or coil. They can be shaped, like tubing, extrusions, channels, etc.

Check out our metal stamping die projects by Vortool Manufacturing made in Canada.

• Metal stamping dies

• Progressive metal stamping tool and die design and manufacturing

• Ball bearing guided high precision progressive tool for high speed automated production

• High precision blanking tool and die

• Tube / pipe flattening, bending punching and trimming tool and die

• Multiple station portable mandrel tube tool and die

• Re-design progressive metal stamping dies

• Tool and die manufacturing projects

Multi set up metal stamping die for punching holes

Double D hole punching tool and die

Metal stamping tool to punch oblong holes in curved aluminum extrusion

Multiple station hole punching mandrel tooling for aluminum tubes

Ball end wire rope crimping and swaging die

Custom metal stamping die

Progressive metal stamping die

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada

Call: 604-239-7218 | Email

Made in Canada

Wire EDM cutting

 

Precision wire EDM cutting available at Vortool. The Fanuc Robotcut C400iC wire EDM machine. cuts accurate shapes of any conductive material including hardened steel.

Maximum workpiece size:


XYZ: 28.7" x 24.8" x 10"

Axis of travel (maximum shape size):

XYZ: 15.7" x 11.8" X 10"

Tolerances: 0.0001” or better

Surface finish: 0.04 μm

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada

Call: 604-239-7218 | Email

Custom precision 7.5 ton benchtop flatbed die cutting press for steel rule die

Flatbed die cutting press and steel rule die to cutout material into custom shapes and designs

Cylinder: Multicyl 7.5 tons capacity, 5/8 overall stroke, 9/32 power stroke
Structure: Three platen, four post, precision guided die set with pre-set cut depth
Connection type to air in: “M” style quick connect
Total height: 33.5
Weight: 250 lbs

Power source: Compressed air, 120 psi (max), set to 100 psi by mounted FRL.

Press style: Bench mount with adjust able height platforms

Operator control: Two push buttons

Feed in/out: Manual, visually controlled, rolls or individual blanks or sheets

Foot print: 14.75 x 17.375

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada

Call: 604-239-7218 | Email

Made in Canada

Progressive die - two progression blanking tool design

Precision progressive die - two progression blanking tool design

Metal stamping tools are essential for producing components in a cost effective way. In order to reduce the cost per unit, parts must be made faster, more accurately and reliably. This actual project was focused on a criteria that was essential to the design and the building of this tool. This information helps to choose the type and number of features to design as well as selecting tooling components and the right materials to be used etc. As a result, the tool will have all the necessary functions, nothing less and nothing more that will keep the budget under control.

The design was based on a low to medium production amount of 8,000 - 32,000 parts to be stamped per month. The plan was to cut the parts from CRS (Cold Rolled Steel) strips that were sheared from sheets. The material type, the operation method and the required monthly usage gave the basic guidelines. Not only that but what features the tool should have and to meet or exceed the minimum requirements. Other factors were also taken into considerations such as easy operation, and eliminate operator error that could be costly if the tool was damaged from improper use. To further reduce the cost of the unit price of the stamped parts, the customer requested that they would build the tool in house at their facility. It is a great way and a proven method that Vortool Manufacturing has developed over the years to help customers with their projects.

A special package was created with super detailed shop drawings, a Bill of Material and special illustrated instruction pages how to build the components properly and then the best way to operate the tool once in production. As an addition there were instructions about punch press preparations and set up information that ensures trouble free production time after time.

Based on European precision and decades of experience, any tool design produced by Vortool Manufacturing is the most comprehensive design method that any company could ask for. The tool will fit the press or presses with no surprises.

We always have a press mock up made with the essential dimensions, shut height stroke and adjustment information, mounting, etc. to ensure that the tool will fit the first time and will operate within the specifications of the press regardless of its type and origin. With the help of the great features of possibly the best CAD software SolidWorks, the 3D models are always put in motion to simulate the movement of the press and the tool. A number of design verifications ensure that the tool is put to the test before it was even built, regardless of the complexity. It is either a simple two step progressive tool like this one or a sophisticated sixteen progression tool. The result is the same. You expect it to run trouble free. This is why you should choose Vortool Manufacturing.

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada

Call: 604-239-7218 | Email

Made in Canada

Ball bearing guided high precision progressive metal stamping tool and die for high speed automated production

The picture shows the bottom die set and 

some of its components are being inspected,

aligned and assembled.

Ball bearing guided high precision progressive tool for high speed automated production

Stamped metal parts usually require more than one operation in one. This progressive metal stamping tool produces a high volume mounting bracket that pierces holes, blanks out a shape by cutting the strip into separate parts and finally folds the part into an L shape. At each hit a final product falls off at the end of the tool. It is made for a high production automated punch press using coil and an air feeder for continuous operation.

This progressive die design consists all the necessary features that any stamping tool should have from ease of use through high accuracy to reliable operation for a long time. It includes strip feed and guide, stripping, slug separation, and feeder actuation. As an option the tool can be used as a manually operated tool without the air feeder using strips instead of coil.

The cutting components are designed to be made of hardened tool steel that ensures the long usability. Choosing the right alloy for the application and the proper design of the tool can greatly effect the life of the tool. As a result it can operate trouble free for longer, saving on maintenance. It can also reduce or eliminate downtime and minimize costs that are associated with the value of the final product.
The progressive tooling was designed using SolidWorks 3D CAD. Shop drawings, and files generated from the models are seamlessly fit into any machine shop or tool room's profile.

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada

Call: 604-239-7218 | Email

Made in Canada

Progressive blanking tool design

Precision progressive blanking tool design

Stamped metal parts usually require more than one operation in one. This tool produces a high volume mounting bracket that pierces holes, blanks out a shape by cutting the strip into separate parts and finally folds the part into an L shape. At each hit a final product falls off at the end of the tool. It is made for a high production automated punch press using coil and an air feeder for continuous operation.

The progressive metal stamping tool and die design consists of all the necessary features that any stamping tool should have from ease of use to high accuracy to reliable operation for a long time. It includes strip feed and guide, stripping, slug separation, and feeder actuation. As an option the tool can be used as a manually operated tool without the air feeder using strips instead of coil.

The cutting components are designed to be made of hardened tool steel that ensures long usability. Choosing the right alloy for the application and the proper design for the tool can greatly affect the life of the tool. As a result it can operate trouble free for longer, saving on maintenance, and reduce or eliminate downtime and minimize costs that are associated with the value of the final product.

This progressive blanking tool was designed using SolidWorks 3D CAD. Shop drawings, and files generated from the models seamlessly fit into any machine shop or tool room's profile.

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada

Call: 604-239-7218 | Email

Made in Canada

High precision metal blanking tool design

High precision blanking tool design and manufacturing

Special products require special tooling and design. Blanking thin foil type material is a challenge of its own. E.g., a 0.002 - 0.005 thickness stock to be blanked requires such small amount of cutting clearance that it is a very difficult task for most tool makers and for the equipment to do properly.

For this particular design the finished blank was made of three layers. There were two carbon film layers of 0.003 thick with a copper foil between 0.0005 thickness. The requirements were the following:

1. The part must be perfect, have no bur at all.
2. Part is rejected if the carbon chips off from the metal.
3. Part is rejected if the carbon is separated from the metal at any given area.

The customer provided samples, made by others that did not meet the request and were then rejected.

• The above criteria was achieved by using the right amount of cutting clearance for the design that this particular material needed.
• To avoid separation of the layers, the blank must have the least amount of flexing.
• To eliminate chipping of the brittle carbon layers that were only semi bonded to the copper were another challenge.
• A gentle even holding pressure was required to hold the material while it was blanked, while reducing the travel distance of the blank inside the die cavity.
• To accommodate all of the above, the tool had to be well guided, with low impact movement with no vibration or sudden shocks.

The part was to be handled by lab technicians so the tool could be built for this "Clean Room" environment.

The result was excellent as expected, and the parts came out perfect.

The combination of a good metal stamping die design and precision tool and die manufacturing was the key to this success.

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada

Call: 604-239-7218 | Email

Made in Canada