Diy Sheet Metal Stamping Dies

First i made 3d models for the positive and negative dies.

Diy sheet metal stamping dies.

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

Make your 3d model. I use fusion 360 since it s free. 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.

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.