Dixien LLC is a manufacturing company with divisions for metal stamping and plastics located in Georgia. It has 225 employees across two plants totaling 335,000 square feet. The company specializes in progressive metal stamping, a high-speed process that forms hundreds of complex parts per minute using a single tool with multiple stations. Dixien provides stamping services for automotive and other industries, with capabilities including trimming, piercing, forming, and marking. It aims to produce high-quality parts with zero defects at competitive rates.

1. A SAMPLE TITLE PRESENTATIONIntroduction to Dixien LLC
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Metal Stamping
Process: Progressive

2. Dixien LLC
Company Profile
Dixien LLC – HQ & Metals Division
5286 Circle Drive
Lake City, GA 30260
Dixien LLC – Plastics Division
200 Industrial Park Blvd.
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Employees: 225 (avg. 9+ years of
service)
Ownership: Private
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3. Manufacturing Plants
Metals Division –
Headquarters
Metal Stamping, Welding,
Custom Fabrication and
Tooling.
195,000 Sq. Ft.
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Plastics Division
Injection Molding, Blow
Molding, Welding and
Assembly.
140,000 Sq. Ft.

4. Overview: Metal Stamping
What is metal stamping?
The process consists of placing a cold
sheet of metal into a press to form a
shape. A stationary and moving
mechanism are required to form a
finished part. Both blank and coil
material can be processed using a
stamping press and die.
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Metal Stamping Processes
Supported
Progressive, transfer, tandem

5. What Is the Progressive
Process?
Progressive Metal Stamping
Process
The progressive approach is an automated
stamping technique in which a sheet is fed
through the press with a top die across
several stations. After the piece has been
cut, it is transferred between stations until
the part is complete. The top die follows the
piece throughout the process and closes
when the press moves downward to
complete an operation.
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Why even use it?
Stamping method is cost-effective and
well-suited for high production runs.
Possible Applications
Frames, sub-frames,
structural components.

6. Operation Modes Supported
Operation Modes Supported
Trim-Removing excess material from a part.
Pierce-Creates hole in a part.
Form-This operation shapes the part.
Draw-Stretches and bends part in a particular direction to create
grooves or deep impressions.
Mark ID and date-Embeds key part identification information into
the part for tracking.
Restrike-Additional strike performed to same location of initial
hole or dimension to ensure accurate positioning.
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7. How Are Parts Created with This
Process?
How Are Parts Formed?
The progressive process relies on operations,
cams, dies and stations to manufacture parts
efficiently. Changes performed on parts are staged
to better distribute workload.
Cams enable proper positioning of parts at various
angles to complete operations like trimming.
Stations for each operation are set up to complete
serial changes to parts.
Operations are matched to stations based on
specifications.
A top die plays critical role in completing each
operation as the sheet is fed through press.
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8. Dixien Stamping Capabilities
Progressive Stamping
Operations
Supported
• Trimming
• Piercing
• Forming
• Drawing
• Marking
• Restriking
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Production Limitations
Dimensions-144 in. x 84 in. for
tooling
Tonnage-up to 1,000T
With all projects being unique in
requirements, we recommend
scheduling a consultation.

9. Advantages of the Progressive
Process
Why Manufacturers Choose Progressive Stamping
• Hundreds of cost-effective parts can be formed in a minute
• Less material waste can be achieved with this stamping method.
• One tool is capable of producing multiple, complex changes for part.
• Reduction in setup time means quicker program launches.
• Method supports complex operations and extremely tight tolerances.
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The Dixien Advantage
We produce quality parts that add value with zero defects using our
progressive stamping services.
An expert in parts manufacturing, Dixien’s committed to delivering
exceptional stamping services at competitive rates.

10. Leading Customers
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11. ISO/TS Certifications
ISO/TS 16949 Certificate Metals ISO/TS 16949 Certificate Plastics ISO/TS 14001 Certificate
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12. MBE
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