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Blank Size Calculator

Calculate flat blank diameter for deep drawn cylindrical parts from part dimensions and flange width.

Inputs

mm
mm
mm
mm

Results

Blank Diameter

210.71 mm

≈ 2 credit cards

Blank with Trim Allowance216.71 mm
Drawing Ratio (D/d)2.11
Number of Draws Needed2
Blank Area36,884.83 mm²
Est. Wall Thinning16.7%
Depth/Diameter Ratio0.75
Part Surface Area31,415.93
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the finished part diameter, draw depth, and corner radius for drawn (cup) parts.
  2. Set flange width if the part has a flange.
  3. Review the calculated blank diameter and blank area.
  4. Use the blank diameter to set up your blanking die and calculate material utilization in the strip.
  5. For complex draws, add 3-5% to blank size and trim after forming -- it's easier to trim than to add material.

How the result changes with Part Diameter

Part DiameterBlank Diameter
505653.55 mm
1,7531,915.58 mm
3,2523,417.83 mm
4,5014,667.95 mm

What each input means

Part Diameter
Inside diameter of the drawn cup or shell.
Part Depth
Depth of the drawn part from rim to bottom.
Corner Radius
Bottom corner radius of the drawn part.
Flange Width
Width of the rim flange (0 if no flange).

What each result means

Drawing Ratio (D/d)
Must be ≤ 2.0 for single draw; higher needs multiple draws.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Part Diameter = 100, Part Depth = 75, Corner Radius = 5, Flange Width = 10 = 4 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Blank Diameter
    Blank Diameter
    210.71 = 210.71
  3. Calculate Blank with Trim Allowance
    Blank with Trim Allowance
    216.71 = 216.71
  4. Calculate Drawing Ratio
    Drawing Ratio
    2.11 = 2.11

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