Production line and factory setup overview
Designs and manufactures blanking, piercing, bending, drawing and progressive dies for sheet-metal products through part and press review, strip layout, tool-steel machining, die-set assembly, tryout, part measurement and controlled correction.
Recommended lowest-entry line configuration Begin with simple brackets, hardware or panel components for one press range. Confirm sheet grade and thickness, press tonnage/bed/stroke, coil or blank feed, strip layout, burr direction, bend radius, springback, sensors and production volume before tooling.
Production process and implementation sequence
- Target-machine and buyer-drawing review
- CAD/CAM and material/heat-treatment selection
- Cutting, machining, EDM or CNC routing
- Assembly, fitting and surface finishing
- Trial production with target material
- Measurement, functional checks and repeat-cycle inspection
- Packing, documentation and release
Products, capacity and market fit
- Tooling must be designed around the target production machine and released buyer drawing.
- First-off samples, measured dimensions and repeat-cycle evidence must be accepted before production release.
- Start with one high-demand product family and retain tool drawings, settings and maintenance records.
- Sheet-metal press dies - Named press and feed, sheet grade/thickness, part drawing, strip layout, operations, die-set size, tonnage, burr/bend and cycle requirements - Metal furniture, appliance, electrical enclosure, construction hardware and vehicle-component workshops
Core production machinery and line specifications
| Machine / stage | Function / value | Production note |
|---|---|---|
| Part/strip-layout CAD station | Plans material use and operations | Press/feed match |
| CNC/EDM die machining | Cuts punches and die blocks | Edge/clearance |
| Die-set assembly bench | Fits guides, springs and sensors | Repeatable alignment |
| Grinding/tryout station | Tunes cutting and forming surfaces | Burr and bend quality |
| Press tryout and gauges | Validates stamped parts | Dimensions and cycle |
Raw materials, utilities and factory requirements
- Tool steel, die sets, punches, springs, guide posts, sensors, fasteners, grinding consumables, lubricants, gauges and sheet test stock
- Stable three-phase power, guarded machining, calibrated measuring tools, covered material/tool storage and safe lifting/handling
- Documented maintenance, critical wear spares, approved coolants/lubricants and product-specific safety controls
Indicative low-entry investment and implementation plan
These planning ranges prioritize economical machinery, local labor and local civil works. Final pricing follows confirmed capacity, product specification, delivery terms and site conditions.
| Scope | Indicative range | Entry-plan note |
|---|---|---|
| CAD/CAM, CNC/EDM and die-set equipment | US$70k-240k | Simple-to-medium die family |
| Grinding, assembly, tryout and gauges | US$30k-120k | Quality and press fit |
| Trial stock, correction and wear spares | US$15k-60k | Part-specific validation |
| Indicative entry total | US$115k-420k | Production presses, coil line and building excluded |
Detailed proposal and next step
The proposal contains the complete line flow, machinery scope, raw-material and utility requirements, implementation stages and indicative entry planning. Final configuration follows confirmed products, capacity, site and budget.