A Cost Breakdown of Precision Progressive Stamping Dies
If you have ever opened a quote for a progressive stamping die and wondered why the number is bigger than the annual GDP of a small island nation, this post is for you. Below is the same die—just viewed through a cost-accounting lens. The percentages come from 40+ automotive and connector tools built in the last 24 months (40–800 mm strip width, 80–1 200 spm, carbide or tool-steel inserts). Your mileage will vary, but the rank order hardly ever changes.
From Solder to Snap-In: A 50-Year History of Press-Fit Pins & Their Patent Genealogy
How a 1970 “nail” evolved into TE’s MULTISPRING, Amphenol’s ACTION PIN, the European Elo Pin and today’s 0.3 mm micro-compliants.
China tooling factory’s machines preference
Who Sells What in China’s Precision Die & Mould Market – 2024 Wire-Cut, EDM & CNC Scoreboard
One Chart to See How Strong China’s Tooling Capacity Really Is
From “World’s Factory” to “World’s Die & Mould Capital”，If the global die & mould industry were a marathon, China has already lapped the second group twice—and is still accelerating.
In-Die Tapping Technology
If you still move parts from a press to a secondary tapping station, you are leaving money on the floor with every stroke.