Determining stock width for stamping a part in a progressive die

摘要

Q: How do I define the width of the metal stock required to stamp a part in a new progressive die? A: You need to consider a lot of factors when determining stock width for stamping a part in a progressive die. I assume your question on the stock width is so you can estimate the raw material usage (and cost) for stamping the part. Your real concern should be the ratio of scrap to part material usage. After all, the price is determined by the weight of the raw material, not the width. Stock width affects that ratio, but it isn't the overall driving factor-the strip layout is.