What Are Progressive Stamping Dies
Progressive stamping dies combine multiple forming actions – such as cutting, bending, punching, and coining – into a single, high-speed process. These progressive stamping dies improve part consistency, reduce labor, and increase throughput across millions of cycles.
Key advantages include:
- Multi-station stamping dies for continuous, automated part formation
- Built-in precision for tight-tolerance, high-speed production
- Interchangeable inserts for running multiple part numbers from a single stamping die
- Ideal for modular production, with support for left/right part symmetry and variable sizing
Example: One medical stapling tool (TA Frame) produces five different part numbers by utilizing interchangeable components that allow for alternation between left-hand and right-hand versions and size variations.
Applications Across Industries
Oberg’s progressive stamping dies support a wide range of stamping operations in diverse markets, including:
- Medical Devices – Stapling frames, clips, surgical brackets
- Automotive & EV – Shields, bus bar tabs, battery connectors, terminals
- Aerospace & Defense – Brackets, EMI shields, actuator parts, munitions components
- Consumer Products – Hand tool frames, appliance components, lock hardware
- Energy & Power – Rotor/stator laminations, sensor frames, structural plates
- Industrial & Automation – Fasteners, sensor mounts, machine subcomponents
Why Choose Oberg for Progressive Stamping Dies?
- Decades of Tooling Mastery – Over 70 years building stamping dies for the world’s most respected manufacturers
- Multi-Part Die Capability – Tools built for interchangeable setups to run different part numbers
- Precision Fit and Finish – Machined to tight tolerances with high-performance materials, including tungsten carbide and coated tool steels
- Support for High-Speed Systems – Designed for automation compatibility and minimized downtime
- Built to Customer Print – Progressive stamping dies are manufactured to exact customer specifications, with DFM support available when requested
Full-Service Tooling & Stamping Integration
We don’t just manufacture progressive stamping dies we help our customers operate them effectively. Oberg offers:
- In-house stamping on 50 presses ranging from 5 to 400 tons (up to 1,200 strokes per minute)
- Press beds up to 145” for large-format production
- Material versatility, including aluminum, stainless, brass, copper, and nickel alloys
- Support processes such as tapping, welding, deburring, cleaning, and assembly prep
- Stamping die tryout, validation, and ongoing maintenance/refurbishment programs
Built in the U.S. and Trusted Nationwide
Whether for medical, defense, or consumer products, Oberg’s progressive stamping dies are trusted across the United States for their repeatability, tool life, and production consistency. We collaborate closely with OEMs, contract stampers, and integrators to build long-term success into every tool we deliver.
Start Your Next Program with Oberg
From initial design review to final production support, Oberg Industries is ready to deliver progressive stamping dies that meet your exact requirements whether you need a single die or a long-term tooling partner.
Contact us today to explore how our progressive die expertise can support your stamping operations.
