CNC Metal & Plastics Machining

About Progressive Die

What is a progressive die?

Progressive dies transform a sheet metal strip into finished products through a series of logical and sequential steps.

Each process step takes place at a different die station, allowing the part to be formed progressively, step by step.

Unlike transfer dies, where the part is detached from the sheet metal and transferred manually between stations, in progressive dies the part remains attached to the sheet metal until the end of the process, moving automatically from one station to the next.

Transfer Die

Features of progressive dies

These dies are ideal for the production of large quantities of components, ensuring high quality, speed and optimized production costs. They consist of stations spaced by a specific “pitch”, each dedicated to a different operation (such as punching, drawing, bending, threading, etc.). The pilots, holes made in the first station, not only guide the sheet but also ensure its correct position throughout the process.

Advantages of progressive dies

Reduced waste through optimized nesting. Increased productivity. Reduced maintenance costs by working on a single die. Reduced tooling time. This advanced technology allows us to perform multiple operations in an optimized space, thanks to the feeder that manages the working pitch of the sheet precisely.