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As a Senior Designer of a ISO/TS 16949 certified Tool and Die company specialised in Deep Draw, Progressive and Transfer Dies, I have worked on numerous customer CAD models of project development process to blend the knowledge of Tool and Die prospective. I possess hands on experience in high quality tool and die designing, efficient, cost effective and manufactureable  product designs.

 

I was trained in the Tool and Die profession in a High Tech DIN EN ISO 9001 certified German High Precision Tool Manufacturing Company in a very methodical manner to handle very complex operations. I started my carrier as a machinist and with my practical experience, background education, innovative skillful abilities and aptitude in grasping techniques I earned and enjoyed of becoming one of the leading designers among the design teams in Germany and later in Canada.

My Die designs: (Progressive and Transfer)
  • Parametric 3D modeling and Assemblies
  • Methodical design concepts
  • Advanced design techniques
  • Detail oriented
  • Revision/status controlled (PDM) documentation.
 

My experiences at Kramski GmbH, Germany (www.kramski.com) (1995-2000):

  • Modular Die design
  • High speed stamping
  • High Performance Die designs 
  • Precision Carbide Stamping techniques
  • Precision profile ground punches (Stripper guided floating punches)
  • Split ground dies.
  • Practical Slug retention methods
  • In-die secondary operations
  • High speed In-die part assembly
  • DIN/ISO Standards
  • Sensor utilisation
My Die Design work at Theta TTS, Canada (www.thetaTTS.com) since 2000 - 2013
  • Mainly Automotive Progressive and Transfer Dies with precision metal forming processes (t=0.8 to 3.5mm; 60T-600T press) 
  • 3D parametric die design with state of art technology since 2000.
  • Introducing Metric Die Design Standards with Part grid numbering system
  • Maintaining ISO/TS 16949 Standards
My Die Design work at Armo Tool, Canada (www.armotool.com) since 2013 - 2018
  • Mainly Automotive Progressive and Transfer Dies  
  • 3D parametric die design with Simens NX/UG  + Progressive Die Wizard PDW.
  • Cast Die Sets and Tooling.
  • Multi-layer Heat Shields Forming. 
  • Helping Automation departments as needed. 
 My Die Design work at Etbo Tool, Canada (www.etbo.ca) since 2018 - 2019
  • Automotive Progressive and Transfer Dies
  • Thin Sheet Metal Stamping.  
  • Esprit - CAD/CAM automation with Knowledge Based Machining.
  • Logopress3 implementation.
My CAD Experiences:
  • Solid Works (Since 2000)
  • Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) 
  • SW User Group Leader
  • Engineering Team Leader
  • Logopress3 (Since 2006) power-user
  • FastForm Advance (FTI)
  • Siemens NX (Unigraphics / UG)
  • Progressive Die Wizard

 

One of my latest designs, i.e. fully mechanical in die assembly process of two parallely stamped parts provided a customer an 80%(=$1.00) cost reduction solution over the previous supplier with the annual minimum production of 2 million parts. This highly satisfied customer’s returned with a similar second project and it is in progress.

 

I am fluent in various CAD packages especially in the latest SolidWorks, PDMworks and Logopress3. Being a Certified SWx Expert / Professional, I’m proficiently using SolidWorks in my daily design work and to issue detailed drawings since year 2000.

Testimonials

Hello Michael,

I am thoroughly impressed about the all-round professionalism exhibited in the website. The designs are equally impressive and varied. It has been many years since we were colleagues in Sri Lanka and I must say that the JEWEL you were then has since been polished in a most valuable DIAMOND. I am very proud of you, Michael.
Peter-J Schnee 04/16/2012 8:53pm




Hi Fernando,

Great job on the web site. Very nice and professional looking.
Your designs never cease to amaze me. You are definitely very creative.
We are proud to have you as a customer.

Sincerely,
Ray Proeber
Accurate Die Design, Inc / Logopress3
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