When faced with a wide variety of carbide die and trimming die options, it is simple to become disoriented in the sea of available options, and it is much more challenging to select the option that is optimal for you. When making a long-term investment in your company, you should not let price be the deciding factor only because costlier solutions tend to be better. When deciding on a carbide die or trimming die, it is important to take into account both your individual demands and your budget.
The part’s size and form are the primary factors to consider while settling on a carbide die. For example, if you are cutting a square or rectangular part, then you will want a square die. Consider getting round dies if the component you are working with is round. When designing your part, keep in mind the depth and width of the cuts that will be made. For example, when cutting very shallow parts with a round trimming die, there is no need for an extended trimming tool in order to reach all of the ways down into the part. A tool that is long enough to reach from one end of a metal cylinder to the other is necessary for trimming the cylinder, but longer tools are required for deeper cuts.
Carbides include tungsten carbide, silicon carbide, and cubic boron nitride. The increased hardness of tungsten carbides makes them more wear-resistant than the increased hardness of silicon carbides; however, tungsten carbides are also more expensive. Silicon carbides are softer than tungsten carbides but can be cheaper due to their lower cost of production. Carbide dies can also be made from cubic boron nitride. Since CBN is more durable and less likely to wear out in high-performance settings, it is often used in these places. However, there is less research available on this type of carbide die because it’s newer on the market.
When it comes to producing a polished and aesthetically pleasing end result, the quality of the finish on the die is absolutely essential. Plated, polished, bright-finished, rough machined, black oxide, and ground are some of the most common types of finishes. Polished or plated dies are a good choice if you want your products to have a more polished appearance and a gentler touch. Rough machined or black oxide dies are appropriate options to go with if you require something that is more robust and will maintain its shape while being compressed. Polished, plated, or bright-finished dies are the tools of choice when burrs, scratches, or tool marks must be removed from a completed edge.
