In footwear production, the quality of shoes dies directly affects cutting accuracy, material usage, and production efficiency. A well-made die delivers clean cuts, lasts longer under high pressure, and reduces waste. A poorly made die leads to uneven edges, higher scrap rates, and frequent stops on the cutting press.
Most shoes dies are produced from steel rule. With a modern automatic bender, the typical process is:
1. The shape is designed in CAD software and exported as a DXF or DWG file.
2. A continuous length of steel rule (in coil or long strip form) is loaded into the machine.
3. The machine automatically feeds the rule, bends it into the required shape, adds bridges for strength, and cuts it to length.
4. Joints are finished and mounting holes are added if needed.
5. The completed die is mounted onto a base board.
Among these steps, bending and bridging are the most critical. Footwear factories often need thicker steel rule — especially 1.65 mm and 2.0 mm — because the dies must withstand repeated high pressure when cutting leather and multi-layer materials. Many machines cannot handle these thicker rules well. The bends may be inaccurate, the rule can spring back, or the bridges may be too weak. When this happens, the finished die performs poorly and has a shorter service life.
The ABM-8165A is an automatic bender developed specifically for shoes die production. The bending dies, cutting tools, and drive system have been customized for the thicker rules commonly used in footwear dies.
Main technical parameters:
- Optional rule thickness: 0.71 / 1.05 / 1.42 / 1.65 / 2.00 mm
- Supported rule height: 23.80 – 32 mm
- Functions: Bending, Bridging, Cutting (optional hole punching)
- Supported file formats: DXF and DWG
1. Reliable bending of thick rule (the core strength)
The ABM-8165A is built to handle these thicker rules properly. It uses specially designed bending dies and scissors for shoes dies, together with a more powerful 1.5 kW motor. This combination provides the force and stability needed for accurate, consistent bends on thick rule.
2. Strong and reliable bridging
Bridges keep the die from spreading under high cutting pressure. Weak bridges cause deformation and shorter die life. The ABM-8165A delivers powerful bridging, helping the finished shoes die stay rigid through long production runs.
3. Stable feeding and precise cutting
A servo-controlled feeding system ensures smooth and accurate material movement. Combined with precise cutting, this produces clean joints and consistent die geometry. When the same file is loaded again, the results remain highly repeatable.
4. Simple and practical software
The smart software is easy to learn and supports multiple languages. Operators can import DXF or DWG files directly and start production with only a short training period. This reduces reliance on highly experienced operators and helps maintain stable daily output.
High-quality shoes dies depend heavily on accurate bending and strong bridging of thick steel rule. When a machine can handle 1.65 mm and 2.0 mm rule reliably, die makers can focus on quality and efficiency instead of fighting equipment limitations.
The ABM-8165A was developed around the real needs of shoes die production. If your current process is restricted by thickness capacity, weak bridges, or inconsistent results, this machine is worth serious consideration.
If you would like more details, sample dies, or a discussion based on your actual rule thickness and design files, please feel free to contact us. We are happy to provide further information or arrange a demonstration.