Design of Progressive Die Based on Component in UG Environment

. Progressive dies are widely used for the mass production of sheet metal components due to the high productivity, high precision and low cost, but the design of progressive die is a complex and highly specialized procedure. In this paper, a design method of progressive die based on component was presented. Based on the technology of component object module, a number of key techniques in the design of progressive die design were addressed, the knowledge-based design frame system was developed, and the assembling model under UG environment was established. Finally, a practical design process for progressive die of complex panel was demonstrated, and the 3D integrated mould was realized.