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3D CAD model of a sheet metal die

Design

Technical office: 3D CAD design of sheet metal dies

A technical office with twenty years of experience that works with you from the feasibility study to part acceptance, to optimise die costs and performance.

Method

The design stages

Our technical office is staffed by engineers with twenty years of experience. We divide the design work into clear, shared stages.

01

Feasibility study

We analyse the project together with the customer to identify the best solution and optimise costs and performance.

02

Pilot die

When needed, we build “pilot” pre-production dies to verify that the product is correctly produced in the critical stages.

03

3D CAD design

Three-dimensional design with state-of-the-art CAD software and virtual simulation of all die movements before construction.

04

3D CAM and data network

The machining centres are programmed in 3D CAM from a dedicated workstation; the internal data network eliminates paper drawings and reduces the risk of error.

05

Sampling and pre-series

We support production through to customer acceptance, with sampling and pre-series runs.

Focus: the pilot die

The pilot die service is designed to give the customer the assurance of a sound product in the critical construction stages, while maintaining precise tolerances in final stamping.

It is particularly useful for complex or new parts, where the forming stages need to be validated before the final die.

Pilot die used to validate critical forming stages

The job cycle

From enquiry to after-sales support: every die follows a defined path, with the technical study running in parallel with the commercial side.

Job

  1. 01Customer
  2. 02Cost assessment
  3. 03Design
  4. 04ManufacturingScheduling · Material orders · Construction · Heat treatments · Assembly · Fine-tuning and adjustments
  5. 05TestingTesting · Wear-resistant surface coatings · Tryout · Certification
  6. 06CustomerDie delivery
  7. 07After-sales supportOngoing maintenance and support

Technical study

  1. 01Objective
  2. 02Part analysis
  3. 03Feasibility studyConstruction of a pilot die to confirm the feasibility of the critical stages
  4. 04Documentation and know-howEvery job enriches our technical archive

3D design examples

Frequently asked questions about design

In which formats can I send drawings?

We accept 2D drawings and 3D models in PDF, STEP, IGES, DXF and DWG formats, including compressed ZIP files.

What is a pilot die?

It is a pre-production die built to verify the critical stages of producing the part before the final die, so as to guarantee precise tolerances in final stamping.

Do you simulate the die's operation before building it?

Yes: three-dimensional design enables a virtual simulation of all the die movements before construction.

Do you support me until the part is approved?

Yes, our design team supports production through to customer acceptance, with sampling and pre-series runs.

Direct consultation

We work together to find the ideal solution

Share your project with our technical office: we will assess feasibility and propose the most efficient solution.

Send us your drawing. Technical reply within 24 hours.

Talk directly to the people who design and build your die: no middlemen, reliable lead times and certified quality since 1969.

  • Since 1969
  • ISO 9001 · TÜV SÜD
  • Reply in 24 h
  • Sheet 0.05–12 mm