Suggestions on how to make this?

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I am looking at a project where I need to make a panel very similar to the door in this picture, possibly in some re-occurring volume.  The panel needs to be accurately reproduced to the specific dimensions and require minimal effort to prep for painting.  Specs are still being finalized but probably 18-20 gauge.Ideally would be to have a die created to stamp them but not sure of the cost for a die that size and the press requirements to run it.  Thoughs/suggestions??
Reply:Stamped would definitely be the way to go if you have to do volume. That can be handformed by a good sheetmetal guy, but not in anything like the volume off a stamping machine.
Reply:is that a general motors fridge?
Reply:123, that is a new production retro style fridge from a Canadian company called Elmira (http://www.elmirastoveworks.com)Anybody out here have experience or background with Deep Draw dies?
Reply:What volumes are you talking?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Reply:for the sake of numbers lets say 200 per year end of first year, 2000 per year by end of 3rd year
Reply:ive priced dies to stamp out small 15x15 bar stool tops and the prices ranges were + - $20,000.00. just as a reference. Hopefully all your sheetmetal work can be accomplished with stamping and spot welding if necessary. Run a DA sander over everything them prime/paint. Ofcourse, painting basecoat + clear coat is a whole other animal. Flawless finish over compound curves + the backside is no easy task. Very labor intensive. Ever got a quote to paint a car or just a fender? Powder coating is ok but it is pretty crude depending on your expectations.
Reply:I'm going off costs in Australia which typically seem to be higher than in the US. I would be seeing somewhere in the order of $35k - $50k + as there would be at least one draw tool, one trim tool and a return tool for the back flange. Not cheap stuff. I have seen wood tools used for one off pressings like that but that won't last.
Reply:As others have said, dies won't be cheap.  What are the dimensions of the part?  Also, be aware that there are specially-formulated steels for deep-drawn parts (their metallurgy is tailored with ductility in mind).
Reply:Some other considerations:http://www.thefabricator.com/article...l-deep-drawing