Press Mold Special Edition Mold Maker Column - Transfer Mold Edition

In the mold shop column, we will continuously share various topics about molds! (We also publish the mold shop column on our company Instagram.)

In the previous columns, we introduced single-station and progressive dies. This time, we will introduce the third type, transfer dies! Transfer dies are molds where multiple single-station dies are arranged in a row. Like progressive dies, they use coil materials (refer to Column 2 for more on coil materials). The movement between single-station dies is facilitated by a fixture called a finger, allowing the process to advance to the next stage. This processing method is automated, making it suitable for mass production. The advantages include the ability to mass-produce due to automation and stable quality. Additionally, it allows for an increased number of processes compared to progressive dies, enabling more complex machining. The disadvantages include the difficulty in designing the transport mechanism to move between single-station dies and the fact that having multiple single-station dies lined up results in a relatively higher cost. Transfer dies are suitable for complex products that require processes such as deep drawing. In the next column, we will introduce the "hull phenomenon"!

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