Progressive dies
The sheet metal advances as a strip through successive stations: maximum production automation for high volumes.
JD-Design services
Complete design, from method study to production
A single technical partner for sheet metal dies and tooling: method, 3D design, 2D documentation and support all the way to the toolroom.
01 — Method
Method study & strip layout
Every efficient die starts with a good work method. We study the optimal sequence before any modelling begins.
- Work sequence optimisation and material management
- Station study for progressive and transfer dies
- Specialised strip layout to minimise sheet metal scrap
Outcome
A clear forming cycle, with the fewest possible stations and the best material yield — the foundation of an economical, reliable die.
02 — Design
Die type design
We choose the die type best suited to the part, the volumes and the planned investment.
Transfer dies
The part is transferred between independent stations: maximum flexibility for complex geometries and large parts.
Block (compound) dies
All operations in a single stroke: construction simplicity, ideal for smaller batches and prototyping.
Machines & equipment
- Flanging machines specialised in forming
- Special machines custom-built for specific needs
- Automation for optimised production cycles
- Steel fabrication, heavy and light
03 — Tooling
Special machines & steelwork
Beyond the die, we design the tooling that completes the forming line.
From flanging machines to dedicated automation and steel fabrication assemblies: solutions drawn around the client's own production process.
04 — Documentation & support
Complementary services
2D technical drawings
Complete CAD documentation and detailing in DXF and DWG formats, ready for construction.
BOM — bill of materials
Custom coding compatible with the client's ERP, for a frictionless handover to production.
Simulation support
Forming-simulation data preparation and connection with specialised studios.
Technical tools
SOLIDWORKS + specialised die-design add-ins
SOLIDWORKSDXFDWGDie add-ins
Tell us what you need to produce
We'll propose the service and die type best suited to your part.