What is progressive stamping?

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Metal Stamping

Process: Progressive

Dixien LLC

Company Profile

Dixien LLC – HQ & Metals Division 5286 Circle Drive Lake City, GA 30260

Dixien LLC – Plastics Division200 Industrial Park Blvd.Warner Robins, GA 31088

Employees: 225 (avg. 9+ years of service)Ownership: Private

Copyright © 2016-2017 All rights reserved..

Manufacturing Plants

Metals Division – HeadquartersMetal Stamping, Welding, Custom Fabrication and Tooling.

195,000 Sq. Ft.


Plastics DivisionInjection Molding, Blow Molding, Welding and Assembly.

140,000 Sq. Ft.

Overview: Metal Stamping

What is metal stamping?The process consists of placing a cold sheet of metal into a press to form a shape. A stationary and moving mechanism are required to form a finished part. Both blank and coil material can be processed using a stamping press and die.


Metal Stamping Processes Supported

Progressive, transfer, tandem

What Is the Progressive Process?

Progressive Metal Stamping ProcessThe progressive approach is an automated stamping technique in which a sheet is fed through the press with a top die across several stations. After the piece has been cut, it is transferred between stations until the part is complete. The top die follows the piece throughout the process and closes when the press moves downward to complete an operation.


Why even use it?Stamping method is cost-effective and well-suited for high production runs.

Possible ApplicationsFrames, sub-frames, structural components.

Operation Modes Supported

Operation Modes Supported

Trim-Removing excess material from a part. Pierce-Creates hole in a part.Form-This operation shapes the part.Draw-Stretches and bends part in a particular direction to create grooves or deep impressions.Mark ID and date-Embeds key part identification information into the part for tracking.Restrike-Additional strike performed to same location of initial hole or dimension to ensure accurate positioning.


How Are Parts Created with This Process?

How Are Parts Formed?The progressive process relies on operations, cams, dies and stations to manufacture parts efficiently. Changes performed on parts are staged to better distribute workload.

Cams enable proper positioning of parts at various angles to complete operations like trimming.

Stations for each operation are set up to complete serial changes to parts.

Operations are matched to stations based on specifications.

A top die plays critical role in completing each operation as the sheet is fed through press.


Dixien Stamping Capabilities

Progressive Stamping Operations Supported• Trimming

• Piercing

• Forming

• Drawing

• Marking

• Restriking


Production LimitationsDimensions-144 in. x 84 in. for tooling

Tonnage-up to 1,000T

With all projects being unique in requirements, we recommend scheduling a consultation.

Advantages of the Progressive Process

Why Manufacturers Choose Progressive Stamping• Hundreds of cost-effective parts can be formed in a minute

• Less material waste can be achieved with this stamping method.

• One tool is capable of producing multiple, complex changes for part.

• Reduction in setup time means quicker program launches.

• Method supports complex operations and extremely tight tolerances.


The Dixien AdvantageWe produce quality parts that add value with zero defects using our progressive stamping services.

An expert in parts manufacturing, Dixien’s committed to delivering exceptional stamping services at competitive rates.

Leading Customers


ISO/TS Certifications

ISO/TS 16949 Certificate Metals ISO/TS 16949 Certificate Plastics ISO/TS 14001 Certificate


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What is progressive stamping?