Guide systems for die and tooling alignment

Guide Post Sets and Die Set Guide Components

HESENT supplies stand-alone guide post assemblies and die-set guide post and bushing systems, with supporting stripper and ball-guide components.

Seated independent guide post sets, die set guide assemblies and bushings on white

PRIMARY GUIDE SYSTEMS

Select the main guide assembly

The two primary supply groups are complete stand-alone guide sets and guide post-and-bushing systems for die sets.

Primary / Stand-Alone Assembly

Independent Guide Post Sets

Independent guide post sets with visible mounting bases and seated guide posts

Stand-alone guide systems for die alignment, tooling, fixtures, and independent moving assemblies.

Assembly
Matched post, bushing, base, and mounting structure
Configuration
Size, travel, guide mode, mounting, and load direction
RFQ input
Assembly drawing or dimensions, quantity, and application

Primary / Die Set Assembly

Die Set Guide Posts & Bushings

Die set guide post assemblies with matching bushings and ball-bearing cages

Guide post and bushing systems used to align upper and lower members of a die set.

Assembly
Post, plain or flanged bushing, and die-set mounting
Configuration
Diameter, length, fit, stroke, material, and lubrication
RFQ input
Reference or die-set drawing, mating dimensions, and quantity

SUPPORTING GUIDE COMPONENTS

Stripper and related guide components

Supporting / Stripper Plate

Stripper Guide Posts & Bushings

Compact stripper guide posts and matching guide bushings

Guide posts and mating bushings for controlled stripper-plate movement.

Selection
Stroke, plate arrangement, mounting, fit, and clearance
Supply path
Standard, replacement, or drawing-based requirement
RFQ input
Tool drawing or reference, dimensions, and quantity

Secondary / Guide Accessories

Other Bushings, Ball Cages & Retainers

Guide bushings bronze ball cage and bearing retainer components

Related bushings and ball-guide components selected with their mating post and assembly.

Components
Plain or flanged bushings, ball cages, and retainers
Selection
Mating diameter, travel, guide mode, fit, and lubrication
RFQ input
Part reference, mating component, dimensions, and quantity

Selection and configuration

Confirm the assembly structure, diameters, lengths, stroke, mounting, fit, guide mode, surface condition, and lubrication. A controlled drawing or compatible reference is preferred.

Applications

Guide systems support stamping dies, die sets, stripper plates, mold tooling, fixtures, and replacement assemblies.

Custom and replacement support

Send the original reference, assembly drawing, mating dimensions, or sample details. General-purpose pins, sleeves, and mold parts are grouped under Mold Components.

Request a guide-system review

Include the assembly type, mating dimensions, travel, mounting, lubrication requirement, quantity, and substitution limits.