Die
Design
Fundamentals
Vukota Boljanovic
J.R. Paquin
Industrial Press Inc.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Boljanovic, Vukota.
Die design fundamentals/Vukota Boljanovic, J.R. Paquin, Robert E. Crowley.—3rd ed.
p. cm.
Rev. ed. of: Die design fundamentals/J.R. Paquin and R.E. Crowley. c1987.
Includes index.
ISBN 978-0-8311-9135-1
1. Dies (Metal-working) I. Paquin, J.R. II. Crowley, R.E. III. Paquin, J.R. Die design fundamentals. IV. Title.
TS253.P3 2005
621.9′84—dc22
2005047463
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Cover Design: Janet Romano
Managing Editor: John Carleo
Developmental Editor: Robert Weinstein
Copy Editor: Kathy McKenzie
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1INTRODUCTION TO DIE DESIGN
Chapter 2CLASSIFICATIONS AND TYPES OF DIES
Chapter 3THE MATERIAL STRIPS
3.5Methods for Producing Strips
Chapter 4THE BLANK
4.1Definition and Types of Blanks
4.3Blanking Force
Chapter 5FOURTEEN STEPS TO DESIGN A DIE
5.1Introduction
5.2The Scrap Strip (Step 1)
5.3The Die Block (Step 2)
5.4The Blanking Punch (Step 3)
5.5Piercing Punches (Step 4)
5.6The Punch Plate (Step 5)
5.7Pilots (Step 6)
5.8Gages (Step 7)
5.9The Finger Stop (Step 8)
5.10The Automatic Stop (Step 9)
5.11The Stripper (Step 10)
5.12Fasteners (Step 11)
5.13The Die Set (Step 12)
5.14Dimensions and Notes (Step 13)
5.15Bill of Material (Step 14)
Chapter 6HOW TO LAY OUT A SCRAP STRIP
6.1Introduction
6.2Strip Material Economy
6.3Scrap Strips
6.4Scrap Strip Allowances
6.5Strip Area per Blank Calculations
Chapter 7HOW TO DESIGN DIE BLOCKS
7.1Introduction
7.2Applying the Die Block
7.3Recommendations for Designer
7.4Types of Die Block
Chapter 8HOW TO DESIGN BLANKING PUNCHES
8.1Introduction
8.2Applying Blanking Punches
8.3Blanking Punches with Bevel-Cut Edges
8.4Shedders
Chapter 9HOW TO DESIGN PIERCING PUNCHES