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  • 22 Apr’ 2025
    Can the motor progressive die meet extremely changing product requirements?

    Although motor progressive dies have a certain degree of flexibility, their adaptability may be limited when facing extremely changing product demands. Motor progressive dies are usually finely designed under specific process and product design requirements, especially in the application of multi process continuous stamping. The design of the die is optimized for specific product characteristics, materials, and process flow. Therefore, when faced with extremely changing product demands, motor progressive dies may require complex adjustments or modifications.Firstly, the structure and design of motor progressive dies are usually optimized for mass production of specific products. In this case, the various workstations, process sequence, punching force, and speed of the die are accurately calculated based on the shape, size, and material of the product. Therefore, when the demand for a product undergoes significant changes, especially when the shape, size, or complexity of the process of the product changes significantly, the original die may not be able to fully meet the new demand. At this point, it may be necessary to redesign or make large-scale adjustments to the die, especially for progressive dies with multiple stations and processes. The rearrangement of processes and stations will be particularly complex.In addition, the production efficiency and cost-effectiveness of motor-driven dies are usually optimized for specific production batches. When changes in demand lead to a significant reduction or frequent changes in production batches, the efficiency of the die may be affected. Due to the fact that motor progressive dies are usually suitable for large-scale production, frequent die replacement or process adjustment due to product diversity may result in extended production cycles and increased maintenance and replacement costs for dies.However, despite the challenges faced by motor progressive dies in extremely changing product demands, adaptability can still be improved to some extent through modular design and flexible process adjustments. For example, some motor progressive dies adopt modular workstation design, which allows different workstation components to be replaced and adjusted in production to meet different product requirements. In addition, with the introduction of digital technology and intelligent control systems, the adjustment and optimization of motor progressive dies have become more efficient and convenient, and can respond more quickly to changing product demands.

  • 14 Apr’ 2025
    Can motor progressive dies handle different types of materials?

    The motor progressive die can handle different types of materials, thanks to its design flexibility and material adaptability.Motor progressive die is an efficient and precise mold mainly used for stamping and forming processes in motor production. Its design usually includes multiple workstations, each of which completes specific processing tasks such as punching, cutting, forming, etc., thereby achieving a continuous and efficient production process.In handling different types of materials, the motor progressive die has demonstrated strong adaptability. By adjusting the design parameters of the mold, such as punch shape, blade clearance, edge pressure, etc., it can adapt to the processing requirements of different materials. For example, for thinner materials, smaller blade clearances and appropriate edge pressure can be used to ensure punching quality and accuracy; For thicker materials, it is necessary to increase the blade clearance and edge pressure to avoid material deformation and mold damage.In addition, the material adaptability of the motor progressive die is also reflected in its compatibility with different material characteristics. Whether it is metal sheet, composite material or other types of materials, as long as their physical and chemical properties are within the design range of the mold, they can be processed. Of course, for certain special materials such as high-strength steel, stainless steel, etc., special mold materials and heat treatment processes may be required to improve the wear resistance and service life of the mold.

  • 07 Apr’ 2025
    Can the motor progressive die achieve rapid mold switching?

    The design of motor progressive dies usually does not focus particularly on fast switching, especially in cases of multiple processes and workstations. Although motor progressive molds have certain operational flexibility and adjustment space compared to traditional molds, there are still certain challenges in achieving rapid switching of molds. The rapid switching of molds usually requires specific design features, such as modular design or a convenient workstation adjustment system, in order to quickly replace molds or adjust the process settings of molds.For motor-driven molds, fast switching mainly depends on the design structure of the mold itself, the adaptability to the workstation, and the complexity of replacing parts. Some motor progressive dies may improve replacement efficiency through replaceable mold plates, workstation adjustment systems, etc., but this still requires some preparation time, especially when multiple processes need to be adjusted. Therefore, although mold switching can be achieved, there are still certain limitations to the rapid switching of motor-driven molds compared to single process molds, especially when frequent adjustments to production content are required.

  • 01 Apr’ 2025
    Can the motor progressive die be used for a long time and at a high frequency?

    Motor progressive dies can be used frequently for a long time under certain conditions, but their durability and stability are affected by mold design, material selection, and usage environment. Due to the fact that motor progressive dies are designed for efficient and continuous stamping operations, they are typically able to withstand prolonged high-frequency operations. However, in long-term use, the wear, fatigue, and thermal stress of the mold may gradually affect its performance, especially frequent impacts, friction, and temperature changes during the stamping process may cause wear or other damage to the mold surface.In order to ensure that the motor progressive mold can operate at high frequency for a long time, regular maintenance, lubrication, and inspection are usually required. The design and materials of the mold also need to be able to cope with the pressure and stress in high-speed and high-frequency stamping, avoiding failures caused by excessive wear or fatigue. Therefore, although the motor progressive mold can operate at high frequencies, reasonable maintenance and regular inspections are very important to maintain long-term stability and accuracy.

  • 24 Mar’ 2025
    Can the motor progressive die withstand sudden impact loads?

    The design of motor progressive dies usually takes into account certain loads and impact forces, but it is not specifically designed for extreme or sudden impact loads. Due to the need for stable operation of progressive molds under high-speed and high-frequency conditions, the load-bearing capacity and structural strength of each component of the mold have been precisely designed and optimized to ensure that they can cope with the pressure and load during conventional stamping processes. However, sudden impact loads, such as sudden impacts or overloads beyond the design range, may cause damage to the mold, and even lead to mold failure or deformation.The guidance system, stamping components, and material selection of the mold will all affect its ability to withstand sudden impacts. Although molds can withstand certain impact forces, impacts beyond the design range can accelerate wear, cause deformation, and even damage. Therefore, in order to avoid damage caused by sudden impact loads, additional protective measures are usually taken, such as appropriate shock absorption design, reasonable process parameter settings, regular inspections and maintenance, etc., to ensure that the mold will not suffer serious damage in case of emergencies.

  • 17 Mar’ 2025
    Can the motor progressive die be adjusted at any time?

    The motor progressive die can be adjusted to a certain extent, but the flexibility of this adjustment is usually limited by mold design and processing technology. Due to the fact that the motor progressive die is designed to achieve continuous stamping of multiple processes, the process flow, material input, and stamping action of each workstation of the die are highly precise and optimized. However, in some cases, certain process adjustments can still be made. For example, the production process can be optimized to meet different production needs by adjusting the speed, pressure, number of workstations, stamping depth, or lubrication conditions of the mold.However, if more complex process adjustments are involved, such as replacing the core components of the mold, rearranging the workstation sequence, or changing the processing sequence, more time and effort will be required. This is because the motor progressive die has already taken into account the specific production process during design, and process adjustments may require disassembly, re debugging, or even redesign of the mold. Therefore, although motor progressive molds have certain adjustment capabilities, not every process adjustment can be made at any time, especially for molds that require high precision and efficient production.

  • 12 Mar’ 2025
    Does the motor progressive die need additional guide devices?

    Motor progressive dies usually require additional guiding devices. Progressive die is a complex stamping die that can complete multiple processes such as punching, bending, stretching, etc. in the same die. In motor manufacturing, the application of progressive dies is particularly widespread because it can improve production efficiency, ensure consistency and accuracy of parts.The guiding device plays a crucial role in the progressive die. It can ensure the stability and accuracy of the mold during the stamping process, preventing the mold from shifting or deforming when subjected to force. This is crucial for ensuring the quality and performance of the motor, as even small deviations can lead to unstable motor operation or malfunctions.In addition, the guiding device can also extend the service life of the mold. During the stamping process, the mold is subjected to significant impact and friction forces, and the guiding device can disperse these forces, reducing the degree of mold wear.

  • 07 Mar’ 2025
    What is the impact of 0.01mm error in the progressive die of automotive micro motors on motor performance?

    1. Error leads to uneven stacking of iron cores, reducing motor efficiencyThe automotive micromotor progressive die is responsible for stamping laminated iron cores. If the concentricity error of the mold exceeds 0.01mm, it will cause misalignment or air gaps during the lamination of silicon steel sheets. These micro defects will significantly increase the eddy current loss and hysteresis loss of the iron core, leading to an increase in heat generation and a decrease in energy efficiency during motor operation. 2. Dynamic imbalance exacerbates bearing wear and shortens motor lifeThe iron core produced by the automotive micromotor progressive die is the core load-bearing structure of the rotor. When the concentricity error exceeds 0.01mm, centrifugal force imbalance will occur during rotor rotation, causing the bearing to bear additional radial loads. Under long-term operation, this dynamic imbalance will accelerate bearing wear, increase motor noise and vibration. 3. Air gap magnetic field distortion affects control accuracyIn scenarios such as electronic power steering (EPS) or automatic headlight adjustment, the motor needs to adjust torque or angle in real-time based on the signal. If the error of the progressive die of the automotive micro motor leads to uneven distribution of the magnetic field in the iron core, local distortion of the air gap magnetic density will occur. This distortion may interfere with the signal acquisition of Hall sensors, causing misjudgment by the control unit and ultimately affecting the accuracy of steering force or lighting angle. 4. Error amplification under high-speed stamping threatens batch consistencyThe automotive micromotor progressive die is continuously stamped at a speed of 400 times per minute, and small errors can accumulate and amplify during high-speed production.

  • 28 Feb’ 2025
    Why can a 20 billion-cycle progressive die reduce the maintenance cost of industrial cooling systems?

    1. Reduce the frequency of die replacementThe life of the fan motor progressive die reaches 20 billion punches, far exceeding the durability of ordinary dies. This means that the frequency of die replacement is greatly reduced during the production of fan motors for industrial cooling systems. For example, ordinary dies may need to be frequently shut down for repair or replacement, while high-life dies can operate stably for a long time, directly reducing the production line downtime and replacement costs caused by die failure. 2. Improve production efficiency and qualityThe die can punch at a speed of up to 300 times/minute and supports self-riveting process. High-efficiency production can shorten the manufacturing cycle, while the self-riveting design simplifies the subsequent motor winding and installation steps, reduces manual intervention and potential assembly errors, and thus reduces the risk of cooling system failure caused by part quality problems. In addition, the stable die structure can also reduce product defects (such as heat sink deformation), indirectly improving the reliability of the cooling system. 3. Reduce maintenance complexityThe progressive die adopts a simple structural design for easy maintenance. For example, the self-cooling design of the die and the optimized bearing part (such as metallization and high-reliability ball bearings) can suppress temperature rise and reduce grease consumption and wear. This design makes daily maintenance easier, without the need to frequently disassemble or replace complex parts, saving maintenance hours and spare parts costs. 4. Extend the overall life of the equipmentThe high life of the mold is directly related to its optimized thermal management. For example, it is mentioned that the motor temperature can be reduced by 30K through heat dissipation design (such as thick heat sinks, thermal interface materials), thereby reducing the fatigue loss of bearings and windings. If the fan motor of the industrial cooling system uses components produced by such molds, its own life will also be extended due to temperature control optimization, further reducing the maintenance frequency. 5. Support preventive maintenance strategyCombined with the above-mentioned cooling fan monitoring technology, the components produced by high-life molds can work with intelligent systems (such as CNC speed monitoring function) to warn of potential failures in advance. This preventive maintenance mode is more economical than passive maintenance and can avoid losses caused by sudden downtime.

  • 21 Feb’ 2025
    The progressive die punching speed of the washing machine motor reaches 300 times/minute. Which structural designs ensure stability?

    1. High-precision manufacturing and material selection Washing machine motor progressive die adopts micron-level processing accuracy (step accuracy of 3μm, block accuracy of 1μm), and uses high-strength materials such as cemented carbide to ensure that the parts fit tightly and reduce deviation and wear during stamping. For example, Gree mold has improved the accuracy to 0.001 mm through innovative processing technology, while balancing the blanking gap and reducing problems such as chipping. 2. Structural decomposition and stress dispersion design Complex parts are decomposed into multiple simple processes (such as blanking, flanging, bending), and segmented punching is used to disperse stress and avoid local overload. At the same time, empty spaces are set to avoid too small wall thickness, optimize the overall stress state of the mold, and improve strength. Ningbo Hongda's mold realizes process decomposition through automatic lamination, twisting groove and other functions to ensure stability at high speed. 3. Optimization of guide and unloading system The unloading plate also serves as a guide plate to ensure accurate positioning of the material during high-speed stamping and reduce vibration and offset. Gree optimizes the mold assembly process through CAE simulation analysis, improves the fluctuation problem of the feeding belt, and improves the feeding stability. 4. Automatic detection and electronic monitoring device The mold is equipped with electronic monitoring devices such as misfeeding detection and double material thickness detection to monitor the material position and status in real time to prevent mold damage due to feeding errors or material abnormalities. For example, Ningbo Hongda's molds are automatically monitored through solenoid valves and sensors. 5. Lubrication and maintenance design High-speed punch presses use forced lubrication systems (such as butter lubrication) to reduce wear on joints and maintain long-term operating accuracy. It is pointed out that punching of more than 300 times/minute requires a high-precision punch press with forced lubrication to avoid reduced accuracy and mold damage. 6. Feeding system and dynamic balancing technology Dynamic balancing technology is used to reduce vibration, and combined with feeding step optimization (such as the feeding design of the three-row compressor core mold), to ensure smooth material delivery at high speed. Gree has improved feeding stability to 380 times/minute through structural innovation. 7. Intelligent simulation and process optimization CAE simulation is used to analyze the speed strength and stress state of the mold and optimize the structural design. For example, Gree improved the problems of mold size fluctuation and insufficient assembly precision through simulation and achieved stable production of 360 times/minute. 8. Long life and reliability design The mold life is more than 200 million times, and the service life is extended by segmented punching, high-quality materials and surface treatment (such as three-proof process). Ningbo Hongda's mold has a single grinding life of 1.8 million punches and a total life of 200 million times.

  • 14 Feb’ 2025
    What is a Refrigerator motor progressive die and how does it work?

    Refrigerator motor progressive die is a die used to manufacture refrigerator motors. Its working principle is based on progressive die technology. Progressive die is a metal stamping process that gradually completes the forming and processing of parts by passing metal strip (such as steel plate or copper strip) from one station to another, and finally forms a complete finished product. Working principle of progressive die: 1. Material input and transfer: The metal strip enters the die from the feed end and passes through a series of arranged stations, each station performing different operations such as punching, bending, drawing, etc. Each time the stamping is performed, the material moves forward a certain distance, thereby gradually completing the forming of the part. 2. Operation process:In the early stations, positioning and preliminary processing, such as punching or cutting, are usually performed to ensure that the material is properly aligned in the subsequent stations.As the material passes through each station, the forming of the part is gradually completed. For example, some stations may be used to bend the outer shell of the motor, while other stations are used to process internal components.The last station is usually a cutting station, which separates the finished parts from the strip. 3. Automation and efficiency: Progressive dies are often used in conjunction with automatic feeding systems to achieve continuous production. This process is suitable for mass production because manual intervention and material waste can be significantly reduced. 4. Mold design and optimization: In order to improve production efficiency and part quality, mold design needs to consider the fluidity of the material and the accuracy of the mold. For example, some molds may contain thickness control devices to ensure that the thickness of the motor core is uniform. In addition, the design of the mold also needs to consider fault detection mechanisms to avoid production interruptions caused by improper material feeding.

  • 07 Feb’ 2025
    What issues should be paid attention to in the manufacturing process of washing machine motor progressive die?

    1. Die design and material selectionThe design needs to fully consider the shape, size and precision requirements of the washing machine motor core.Ensure that the die structure is compact and reasonable to facilitate subsequent repair and maintenance.The die should have good guiding and positioning functions to ensure stability and accuracy during the stamping process.The die substrate should be made of high-strength and high-hardness materials, such as Baosteel P20, Baosteel S50C, etc., to meet the needs of long-term stamping.The blade material needs to have wear resistance and impact resistance, such as CF-H40S, Sandvik H6P, RD50, etc., to ensure stability and long life during the stamping process. 2. Manufacturing process and quality controlAdopt advanced wire cutting, PG grinding and other processing technologies to ensure the accuracy and surface quality of the die.Strictly control parameters such as temperature, pressure and speed during the processing to avoid deformation or damage to the die.Carry out strict quality inspection on each process of the die to ensure that the size, shape and precision of the die meet the requirements.Perform necessary heat treatment on the mold to improve its hardness and wear resistance and extend its service life. 3. Precautions during the production processThe stamping speed of the washing machine motor progressive die should be controlled within a reasonable range, such as 300 times/minute, to ensure the stability of the stamping process and product quality.During the stamping process, the mold should be lubricated regularly to reduce friction and wear and increase the service life of the mold.Ensure that the waste can be discharged smoothly to avoid waste accumulation causing damage to the mold or affecting the stamping quality.The operator should be familiar with the use of the mold and the safe operating procedures to ensure personal safety during the stamping process. 4. Mold maintenance and careRegularly check the mold, including the size, shape, accuracy and surface quality of the mold, and promptly discover and deal with potential problems.Clean the surface and interior of the mold regularly to remove accumulated dirt and waste to ensure the accuracy and stability of the mold.Lubricate the sliding parts of the mold to reduce friction and wear and increase the service life of the mold.If the mold fails or is damaged, you should contact professional maintenance personnel in time for repair or replacement of parts to ensure the normal use of the mold.