Technological innovation
Mold design optimization: By using advanced CAD/CAM technology, the mold design is digitalized and intelligent. For example, using simulation software to conduct virtual modeling and analysis of the stamping process can optimize the mold structure and process parameters during the design stage to improve the accuracy and reliability of the mold. Some companies have also developed new mold structures, such as multi-station progressive dies, composite dies, etc., which enable multiple stamping processes to be completed in one mold, improving production efficiency and product quality.
Progress in materials and heat treatment technology: New mold materials with high strength, high hardness, and high toughness have been developed, such as powder metallurgy high-speed steel, cemented carbide, etc. These materials have better wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability. , able to meet the high performance requirements of ultra-precision continuous stamping dies. At the same time, heat treatment technology has also been improved, using advanced vacuum heat treatment, ion nitriding and other processes to improve the hardness and toughness of the mold and extend the service life of the mold.
Improved processing accuracy: With the continuous upgrading of processing equipment, such as the widespread application of high-precision CNC machining centers, slow wire cutting machine tools, etc., the processing accuracy of ultra-precision continuous stamping molds has been significantly improved. These equipment can achieve high-precision processing of mold parts, and the processing accuracy can reach micron or even nanometer levels, ensuring the dimensional accuracy and surface quality of the mold.
Market application expansion
Growth in demand in the field of new energy vehicles: The rapid development of the new energy vehicle industry has brought huge market opportunities to the ultra-precision continuous stamping mold manufacturing industry. Parts of new energy vehicles, such as battery modules, motor cores, body structural parts, etc., require extremely high precision and production efficiency of molds. Ultra-precision continuous stamping molds can meet these needs and provide a powerful tool for the production of new energy vehicles. support. For example, some mold companies have provided high-performance continuous stamping molds for new energy vehicle companies such as Tesla and BYD to produce key components such as car battery trays and motor stators.
Promoted by the electronic information industry: With the continuous upgrading of electronic products, the demand for ultra-precision continuous stamping dies is also increasing. For example, metal parts in electronic products such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, such as casings, buttons, connectors, etc., need to be produced using ultra-precision continuous stamping molds to ensure the dimensional accuracy and appearance quality of the products.
Intelligence and automation development
Intelligentization of the mold manufacturing process: Introducing technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data to realize intelligent monitoring and management of the mold manufacturing process. By installing sensors on processing equipment, processing data is collected in real time, and data analysis algorithms are used to monitor and optimize the processing process, thereby improving processing efficiency and quality stability.
Automation of stamping production: An automated stamping production line has been developed to realize fully automated production from coil loading, stamping processing to finished product blanking. The automated stamping production line uses robots, automated transmission devices and other equipment to improve production efficiency, reduce labor costs, and also improve the safety and stability of the production process.