Transfer Die Stamping

At Westlake Tool & Die, we’re dedicated to providing the most efficient, repeatable metal forming techniques on the market. This includes offering high-quality transfer die stamping services for those looking to fulfill their industrial application needs.

💡 Key Takeaway

Unlike competitors who force you into oversized, one-size-fits-all systems, we design custom transfer die stamping tooling around your specific part, delivering tighter tolerances, less waste, and lower costs.

About the Transfer Die Stamping Process

We’re proud to work with mechanical transfer systems as opposed to servo transfer, which uses a combination of cylinders and cams to pivot and close as needed.

Our mechanical transfer systems feature:

Pneumatic activation that pushes long rails forward
Specialized cameras that control the movement of rollers for part placement
Equipment that includes transport fingers that come down to move parts between stations

The team at Westlake Tool & Die is also proud to specialize in cam-action transfer as needed, which involves using a driver to move parts within the tool, helping push parts from one station to another. This transfer die stamping process is driven by the press stroke itself. So, from the initial prototypes to full production, let us assist you in the development of your custom components.

Consultation with Industry Experts

~80%

of customers who benefit from transfer die stamping don’t know it’s the process they need when they reach out to us

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Request a quote using the form below or call us at 440-934-5305.

Our team can take first drafts of customer designs, along with details on the project’s goals, and serve as a consultative partner. If we believe transfer die stamping is called for, we’ll outline the best approach. This typically includes projects featuring:

Larger and complex parts
Deep-draw shapes
Design elements like ribs, holes, and threads

💡 Why It Matters

We can consult with customer design teams regarding the transfer die stamping process and its advantages, such as how separating the part from the strip and moving it without human intervention can yield the best result for certain applications.

An Overview of Our Material and Tolerance Capabilities

Some of the materials that we can work with for transfer die stamping include the following:

Steel
Stainless steel
Copper
Brass
Aluminum
Food-grade stainless steel

Regarding tolerances, we can achieve plus or minus two thousandths on hole locations, as well as plus or minus five thousandths on complex formed parts with multiple bends. This level of precision when transfer press stamping is significantly better than what 95% of the industry can achieve, even with complex forming operations.

Advantages of Transfer Die Stamping Compared to Standard Systems

When working with us, know that we design transfer press stamping systems that are unique to the specific parts being made for each customer. This differs from competitors, who are limited to using servo-driven transfer systems with large bed presses, servo motors, and robots.

Not only are these “behemoth tools” more expensive, but they’re often loaded with features the customer doesn’t actually need. Westlake Tool & Die, on the other hand, designs transfer systems strictly around the parameters and needs of the specific part. The result is tooling that’s far more practical and affordable.

Additionally, our proprietary forming process uses specialized tooling methods and rollers that create less resistance, reduce forming stresses, and eliminate common issues like uneven leg lengths in bent parts.

⚠️ Don’t Settle

Don’t settle for a company that limits you to conform your parts to the parameters of standard presses. Choose Westlake Tool & Die, a premier metal stamping company ready to work with you through each step of the transfer die stamping process, answering questions and tailoring project specs to meet your expectations.

FAQs About Transfer Press Stamping and More

What are the main advantages of transfer die stamping compared to other metal forming techniques?

Reduced amounts of scrap – Transfer dies do not require extra material between blanks resulting in significantly less material waste.
Lower costs – The reduction in scrap directly translates to cost savings for customers.
Enhanced capabilities – We’re able to perform operations that aren’t possible with progressive dies, especially when parts need to be separated from the strip and moved independently.
Variable processing – Our team can provide both long-run and short-run stamping to meet the needs of your project.

Plus, when you work with WTD for transfer die stamping, we serve as your complete partner, facilitating full lifecycle support. Though most people who think of transfer die stamping associate it only with massive production runs, our team is committed to working with customers from the onset. That means starting at the initial prototype stage and providing support through the full production ramp-up.

Are there any specific industries that benefit most from transfer die stamping services?

The transfer die stamping process is ideal for any industry but even more advantageous for components that require the use of pre-edged materials, as well as those needing skived or rolled-edge conditions.

What quality assurance measures do you have in place?

During the transfer die stamping process, we utilize in-die sensors to oversee the operation from start to finish. This helps provide real-time monitoring throughout the manufacturing process, detecting issues as needed, preventing defects, and, ultimately, decreasing downtime.

Start Your Order with Us Today

If you’re in need of transfer die stamping services for your industrial needs, contact our team of experts today to get started. We look forward to assisting you!