How long does a stamping die take?
A first die typically takes 4 to 6 months. What drives the lead time, and how parallel work and dedicated designers shorten it.
Typically 4 to 6 months
From kick-off to shipping, a first die typically takes 4 to 6 months. The exact lead time depends on the part, the die type, the number of dies in the set and the approval steps.
What drives the lead time
- Part maturity: changes after kick-off restart part of the work.
- Die size: large castings take longer to pour and machine.
- Number of operations and dies in the set.
- Tryout loops until the part meets the specification.
- Approval milestones on the customer side.
How we shorten it
Feasibility and simulation are done early, castings and steels are ordered while the design is being finished, and dedicated designers already know your standards. Our engineers also use AI-assisted tools for repetitive design and programming work.
Plan with us early
The best way to secure your timing is to involve us at the part development stage. Contact us with your program milestones.
A project in mind?
Dies, a turnkey line or series production: tell us about your project and we will get back to you.