Engineering
Engineering with a direct focus on manufacturing
The starting point for our tool design is the defined component or the customer’s specific manufacturing task. Based on this, we develop the appropriate tool or fixture solution.
Already during the quotation process, we assess the feasibility of the stamping process and evaluate critical geometries, tolerances and possible manufacturing methods. Where appropriate, we suggest modifications that improve manufacturability or process reliability.
Tool Design and Stamping Feasibility
We design complete stamping, bending and progressive dies in-house. From the initial feasibility assessment and strip layout through to the finished tool design, engineering remains closely integrated with our toolmaking and stamping departments.
Typical services include:
- Feasibility assessments for stamped and bent parts
- Development of strip layouts
- Design of complete stamping and bending tools
- Modifications and optimisation of existing tools
- Design of assembly, press-fit, machining and inspection fixtures
- Preparation and adaptation of existing CAD data
Manufacturing-Oriented Engineering
Our designs are not developed in isolation.
Toolmaking and stamping are carried out under the same roof. Experience gained from manufacturing, tool assembly and sampling feeds directly back into the design process.
This results in solutions that not only work in CAD, but also prove themselves in practice.
From Component to Strip Layout
For progressive dies, the actual tool development starts with the strip layout. This defines, among other things, the individual processing steps, operation sequence, feed, strip width and material utilisation. In addition to technical feasibility, we also consider economic aspects such as material consumption, part arrangement and the most efficient possible use of the strip material.
Based on this, the complete tool design is then developed.
If, during the design process, we identify a component detail that would be difficult or unnecessarily complex to stamp, we discuss possible adaptations with the customer. The product itself remains the defining requirement – our task is its manufacturing-oriented implementation.
Fixtures and Existing Tools
In addition to stamping tools, we also design and manufacture customer-specific assembly, press-fit, machining and inspection fixtures.
We can also modify existing tools, including tools manufactured by third parties. If design data is missing, it can be reconstructed as required and rebuilt for modifications or replacement parts.
CAD und CAM
| CAD | Mecadat VISI Series |
| CAM | Mastercam |
| Data transfer | All common CAD formats |
CAM programming is also carried out in-house, providing a direct link between engineering and our machining operations.
Do you need a stamping tool or a fixture?
Send us your component data, drawing and key requirements. We will assess the technical feasibility and develop the appropriate tool or fixture solution.