Author : Amol Bhanage, Anil Bhange, Tushar More

In this paper we have proposed design for blanking and forming die for producing product assembly namely Rear
Engine Anti Drive Bracket (R.E.A.D.) as for shock absorber mounting Steering Column of Bajaj Auto rickshaw. For
producing part various sheet metal processes were which were blanking, punching, bending etc. were performed. This paper mainly focus on traditional approach of designing die for small automotive stamping part or assembly for small scale industry with improved productivity and flexibility which try to reduced cost.

Keywords: Auto rickshaw steering columns, blanking die design, forming die design, R.E.A.D., Stamping part