Self-made Stamping Dies with just Metal Sheet

Auto stamping dies are mostly used to form metal parts. Metal parts are able to retain their form due to die tooling procedure. Sheet metal stamping die is quite unique in terms of forming materials into required shapes such as metal, wood & leather materials. Sheet stamping is preferred in numerous applications.

Stamping die utilization's

High quality Auto Stamping Dies are normally preferred by automotive industry due to its ability to form numerous materials into desired parts for various sedans whereas, furniture makers prefer sheet metal stamping die which is quite demanding but provides enhanced level details to wooden or metal furniture’s. 

Sketching desired design

Initially Sketch your design on a piece of paper & copy it to avoid sketching again. Draw your design on the surface of metal sheet using pencil & carbon paper. Apply saw to cut the metal sheet into 2 equal pieces & glue them together. Use jewel saw to cut your design with extensive care & apply file to smoothen the edges afterwards use burnisher to polish your design. Now finally separate the two sheets using acetone. 

Merging pieces together

Apply similar procedure as mentioned above to a plexiglass except the separation of two sheets. Stick both previously formed metal sheets on each side of the plexiglass using a masking tape. Drill a hole on each corner of the acrylic sheet & put a brass wire within each hole. Cut wire ends & rivet each piece with riveting hammer. Remove the tape & glue present on stamping die.

Voila your self-made metal stamping die is now ready which can be used along with a hydraulic press to emboss your design on numerous surfaces such as wood, metal, leather etc.