At Salop Design & Engineering, our state-of-the-art Progression Presses provide robust, high-speed metal forming capabilities ranging from 100 tonnes to 1000 tonnes. These presses are essential for producing complex, multi-stage components in high volumes with outstanding repeatability and efficiency.
Why Use Progression Presses?
Progression pressing is ideal for the continuous production of metal parts with multiple forming operations performed in a single stroke sequence. A coil of material is fed through the die, and the component is formed progressively as it moves through the press – reducing cycle times, material handling, and labour costs.
Technical Benefits:
High-SpeedPrecision Forming
Our progression presses operate at high stroke rates with rapid feed systems, enabling fast, repeatable production of intricate components to tight tolerances.
Multi-Stage Tooling Capability
Progressive tooling allows multiple operations—such as blanking, piercing, forming, bending, and coining—to be completed in one continuous cycle. This minimises scrap and maximises throughput.
Integrated Coil Feed& Automation
Our lines are equipped with decoilers, straighteners, servo feeders and automatic scrap removal to ensure smooth and efficient operation, reducing downtime and manual intervention.
Tonnes of Rangeand Versatility
With a press fleet ranging from 100T to 1000T, we can accommodate a wide variety of material types, thicknesses, and part sizes—from light gauge brackets to heavy automotive chassis components.
MaterialEfficiency
Optimised strip layouts and nesting reduce raw material waste. We regularly handle ferrous and non-ferrous metals including high-strength steels and aluminium.
Tool Protection &Die Monitoring
Advanced in-die sensors and monitoring systems help prevent tool failure and ensure consistent production quality. We apply TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and SPC (Statistical Process Control) throughout our press operations.
Application Example:
Our progression presses are used daily to manufacture high-volume structural parts for automotive and appliance sectors, including reinforcement brackets, hinge systems, and connector plates. These components are produced with consistent accuracy and excellent repeatability, making them suitable for safety-critical and appearance-sensitive applications.
Partner with Pressing Experts
With decades of experience in press tool design, lean manufacturing, and high-volume component production, SDE is the ideal partner for progressive pressing solutions. Our team delivers efficient, cost-effective manufacturing with the quality and scalability required by today’s leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
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