Overview
ISO 11415:1997 - Tools for pressing - Die sets defines the main dimensions, composition and designation rules for standardized die sets used in press tooling. Published in 1997, the standard specifies how die sets are built from machined plates, guide pillars and guide bushes and provides dimensional tables and assembly guidance for common die set forms (two centre/rear/diagonal pillars and four‑pillar designs).
Keywords: ISO 11415, die sets, tools for pressing, press tool dimensions, guide pillars, guide bushes
Key topics
- Composition: A die set consists of machined plates (per ISO 6753-1), guide pillars (ISO 9182 parts) and guide bushes (ISO 9448 parts).
- Forms and layouts: Defines Forms A, B, C (two‑pillar variants) and D (four‑pillar) with options for punch guide plates.
- Dimensional tables: Provides standardized dimensions for a · b plate sizes and related pillar/bush positions (tables for different guide‑bush types).
- Assembly features: Recommends anti‑misassembly features (offsets, specific diameter/y values) to prevent incorrect upper/lower plate alignment. Annex A gives informative y dimension values.
- Guiding tolerances: Includes guidance on perpendicularity tolerances for guide pillars relative to plate surfaces.
- Material and hardness: Plates should be steel or aluminium alloy (not cast iron); hardness is left to manufacturer discretion.
- Designation rules: Specifies a standardized naming format for die sets, listing form and key dimensions plus guide pillar/bush types and material. Example:
Die set ISO 11415 - A - 200 · 100 · 32 · 40 · 25 · 20
Applications and who uses it
ISO 11415 is a practical reference for:
- Toolmakers and die designers standardizing press tooling components
- Press manufacturers integrating modular die sets
- Production engineers and maintenance teams managing die changeovers
- Purchasing/procurement specifying standardized die sets for compatibility and interchangeability
- Quality and compliance teams ensuring tooling conforms to international dimensions and designation conventions
Using ISO 11415 improves interchangeability of die components, reduces custom machining, simplifies maintenance and procurement, and supports modular press tool systems.
Related standards
ISO 11415 cross‑references and depends on:
- ISO 6753-1 - Machined plates for press tools, jigs and fixtures
- ISO 9182 (parts 2–5) - Guide pillars (types A–D)
- ISO 9448 (parts 2–7, 11) - Guide bushes (forms A–F and form F type 2)
These referenced standards define the detailed specifications for the plates, guide pillars and guide bushes used in ISO 11415 die sets.
For implementers: consult the latest editions of the referenced ISO standards to ensure up‑to‑date dimensions and compatibility.