A Mechanical Freelancing Hub

We're looking for a SolidWorks designer to develop a custom Punch and Die set for a specific sheet metal bracket. Instead of a solid machined block, the tooling must be designed using the laminated plate method (stacked and bolted 5mm MS plates) to facilitate easy laser-cut manufacturing.  

Technical Specifications:

• Part to Form: 2mm thick Mild Steel (MS) bracket.
• Blank Size: 104 mm 130mm.
• Tooling Material: 5mm thick laminated Mild Steel (MS) plates

Design Requirements:

• Punch & Die must be split into 5mm thick "slices."
• Include high-precision holes for alignment dowels and assembly bolts.
• Account for a 2.1mm – 2.2mm clearance between punch and die to accommodate material flow.
• Incorporate lead-in radii on the die to prevent marking/tearing of the 2mm sheet.

Deliverables: 

• sldprt (Individual plate and master tool files)
• sldasm (Complete assembly showing the laminated stack).
• DXF files for the individual plate profiles (ready for laser cutting).