Learn Progressive Die Design from scratch

Design a progressive die by performing bend operations from blank to part, using intermediate stages, pre bending, re-bend, and piercing holes to create a sheet metal gusset.

Initialize the progressive die wizard project, set units and path, select materials, and generate a blank, designer scrap, and strip layout.

Generate a blank for progressive die design in NX by defining a semi-finished, unrolled sheet metal part and selecting the blank body in the blank generator.

Create and arrange blank layouts for progressive die design in NX, using the blank layout command to position, copy, rotate, and optimize blanks across adjacent stations for efficient punching.

Learn to design scrap for progressive die design in NX by defining blank layout and scrap shapes, pilot holes, and then edit scraps with trim, join, and color grouping.

Explore how to create a strip layout for a progressive die in NX, distribute scrap across ten stations, simulate piercing, and prepare intermediate parts for die tooling.

Calculate forces for punching, bending, forming, and other operations in NX progressive die design to select materials with required mechanical properties, and determine center of gravity and total force.

Learn to design and manage a die base in NX for progressive die design. Explore manage database, type group, and plates such as top plate, stripper plate, and die plate.

Explore progressive die design settings in NX, including punch penetration, clearance, cavity hole angle, slug hole offset, and methods to prevent slug pooling with venting and lubrication.

Design piercing inserts for a progressive die in NX, including punches, cavities, slug holes, and pockets with clearances. Use standard or user-defined inserts and set offsets for smooth slug flow.

Learn progressive die design from a sheet metal part through defining intermediate stages, blank and scrap layouts, strip layout, die base, and piercing and forming inserts, using Progressive Die Wizard.

Initialize a progressive die project, import a blank, and generate a blank layout while adjusting pitch and width to balance material utilization and tool life.

Create scrap designs for progressive die from a blank layout by sketching lines, aligning strip boundaries, and ensuring manufacturability with indirect piloting and proper radii.

Prepare a strip layout from station 1 to 15, arranging scraps, samples, forming and piercing steps with predefined pitch and width.

Learn how to design an optimum die base for a progressive die by selecting plates, defining length, and ensuring clearance and non-intersection with the strip, guided by customer requirements.

Learn to design piercing inserts for progressive dies, optimize scrap layout and station spacing for manufacturability, and create punch and die inserts using the Progressive Die Wizard.

Create bending inserts for progressive die design, mastering standard and user-defined inserts, access methods, and editing width, angle, and punch-die orientation for reliable production.

Learn to create forming inserts for embossing and debossing in progressive die design. Use seed faces, boundary faces, and forming faces, with optional blanks and datum planes.

Design bearing inserts for sheet metal using progressive die concepts in NX, mastering punching, forming, and burr removal inserts to create a precise boss with a pilot and bearing holes.