CAD, MODELING AND SIMULATION OF A PROGREESIVE DIE

Abstract

This research presented a new method for the mass production of a high quality, low cost, sheet metal products using a die, press and transferring mechanism. The research presented a definition of the tool (die), its design parts and the types which differ as per the products and operations concerned. The researcher selected the progressive die used for mass production, for more elaborated studies because it combines a number of die design and function in one frame. Al Madinah Al Munawarah Factory for Electric Lamps products formally produced by three individual stages. Anew one progressive die was designed for this product, using the well-known Solid work software dedicated for sheet metal products die and mould design.