A stamping die is a special one of a kind precision tool that cuts and forms sheet metal into a desired shape or profile.
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Stamping includes a variety of sheet metal forming manufacturing processes such as punching using a machine press or stamping press blanking embossing bending flanging and coining.
The die s cutting and forming sections typically are made from special types of hardenable steel called tool steel.
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After the desired thickness is obtained the sheet metal then is rolled into a large coil.
Although most stamping operations use sheet steel special dies can cut and form steel bars up to 3 in.
Typical sheet metal thicknesses used in stamping are 0 001 in.
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