Heat-Treated Tool Steel Progressive Die Guide Slider for Automotive Wire Harness Terminal Molds
Description
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Progressive Die Guide Slider / Terminal Mold Sliding Insert |
| Industry Application | Automotive Wire Harness, 3C Connector, Terminal Stamping Mold |
| Material Options | SKD11, DC53, D2, ASP23, Tungsten Carbide |
| Manufacturing Process | CNC Milling, Precision Grinding, Drilling, Tapping |
| Surface Finish | Precision Ground, Black Oxide, Polished |
| Heat Treatment | Vacuum Heat Treatment / Quenching & Tempering |
| Hardness | HRC 58–62 |
| Tolerance | ±0.005 mm |
| Flatness | 0.003 mm |
| Parallelism | 0.005 mm |
| Slot Accuracy | ±0.003 mm |
| Feature Structures | U Slot, Guide Groove, Stepped Cavity, Mounting Holes, Threaded Holes |
| Edge Condition | Burr-Free Sharp Edge Control |
| Wear Resistance | High Wear Resistance for High-Speed Stamping |
| Motion Type | Reciprocating Sliding Motion |
| Assembly Method | Screw Locking + Dowel Pin Positioning |
| Compatible Equipment | Progressive Stamping Dies, Terminal Crimping Machines, High-Speed Press Tooling |
| Production Volume | Prototype & Mass Production |
| OEM / ODM Service | Available |
| Quality Inspection | CMM, Height Gauge, Hardness Tester, Surface Roughness Tester |
| Packaging | Anti-Rust Oil + Vacuum Packaging + Foam Protection |
People Also Ask
A progressive die guide slider is a precision CNC machined tooling component used in automotive wire harness and 3C connector terminal stamping molds. It controls strip feeding, sliding alignment, terminal bending, cutting, and forming operations during high-speed progressive stamping production.
Terminal mold sliding sliders are commonly manufactured from SKD11, DC53, D2, ASP23 tool steel, and tungsten carbide materials. These hardened tool steels provide excellent wear resistance, dimensional stability, and long service life in high-speed stamping tooling applications.
SKD11 tool steel offers high hardness, excellent abrasion resistance, and stable heat treatment performance. It is widely used in precision progressive stamping mold parts because it can withstand continuous reciprocating sliding motion under high-load production environments.
Most precision die guide sliders are vacuum heat treated to HRC58–62. This hardness range ensures high wear resistance, stable sliding performance, and improved durability for progressive stamping mold applications.
Precision CNC machining combined with grinding processes can achieve key slot tolerances of ±0.003 mm, critical dimensional tolerances of ±0.005 mm, flatness of 0.003 mm, and parallelism of 0.005 mm for high-precision tooling assemblies.
Typical manufacturing processes include CNC milling, precision grinding, drilling, tapping, heat treatment, surface finishing, and full dimensional inspection. Precision grinding is especially important for achieving smooth guide surfaces and tight tolerance assembly structures.
Precision ground guide surfaces improve sliding smoothness, reduce friction, maintain accurate alignment, and increase the operating life of high-speed stamping die components.
Yes. OEM and ODM customization services are available based on 2D drawings or 3D files. Custom slot structures, locating features, mounting holes, surface treatments, and precision assembly requirements can all be produced according to customer specifications.
Common surface treatments include black oxide, polishing, nitriding, DLC coating, TiN coating, and anti-rust treatments depending on wear resistance and friction performance requirements.
Precision progressive die components are widely used in automotive wire harness manufacturing, 3C electronic connectors, battery terminals, appliance connectors, communication equipment, and precision metal stamping industries.
These tooling components are commonly used in high-speed progressive stamping dies, automatic terminal crimping machines, OTP terminal machines, servo crimping systems, and industrial automation tooling equipment.
Burr-free sliding surfaces reduce abnormal friction and wear between moving tooling components, helping improve movement stability, assembly precision, and long-term mold reliability.
Common structures include U-slots, guide grooves, stepped cavities, strip feeding channels, precision locating slots, and sliding guide tracks designed for terminal forming and positioning operations.
Tight tolerance mold inserts help maintain accurate positioning, stable strip feeding, and consistent terminal forming quality during continuous high-speed stamping production.
Heat treatment increases material hardness, improves wear resistance, and enhances dimensional stability, allowing mold sliders to operate reliably under high-frequency stamping conditions.
Inspection methods typically include CMM dimensional inspection, hardness testing, surface roughness measurement, flatness inspection, parallelism verification, and full assembly quality checks before shipment.
Finished components are protected with anti-rust oil, vacuum sealing, foam protection, and export-grade packaging to prevent corrosion, collision damage, and dimensional deformation during transportation.
CNC machined mold parts provide superior dimensional accuracy, repeatable assembly precision, smooth sliding performance, improved tooling consistency, and better long-term reliability compared with conventional machining methods.
Yes. DC53 is often selected as an upgraded alternative to SKD11 because it offers improved toughness, better crack resistance, and longer wear life in demanding progressive stamping environments.
These tooling components are widely used in automotive wiring harness systems, EV battery connectors, USB connectors, appliance terminals, communication terminals, and precision electronic connector production lines.
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