Design and analysis of progressive tool for an automobile component

Abstract

Dies are used in forming industries from several years, especially for sheet metal. Progressive dies are forming tool which involve in performing more than two different operations at working stations. The finished product is obtained from the raw material by forming from first station to last station. To design and develop various components in metal forming is very complicated task. Current study is focused on design and develop a progressive die to manufacture tail gate striker used in head lamp assembly, which previously manufactured using different dies. Progressive die uses low cost standardise tools for improvement in production. Progressive die leads to various uncertainties, which results in manufacturing loss of component. Based on the experience of the designer, it is require to identify the risk and resolve the same at the time of design. Use of CAE in designing and developing the progressive die for automobile component is discussed in brief with analysis. Use of progressive die results in maximum usage of raw material to manufacture the desired component. With use of progressive die, overall rate of production increases with less labour cost.