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Technical notes on tooling and sheet metal production

Expert content on engineering, die manufacturing, sheet metal forming and series production.

SHEET METAL DIES

What Are Sheet Metal Dies? Types, Applications and Selection Criteria

Learn how blanking, bending, progressive, transfer and trimming dies work and how to select the right tooling concept for a sheet metal part.

8/19/2026 · 2 min readREAD ARTICLE

PROGRESSIVE DIES

Explore progressive die operation, station planning, benefits and the parts for which progressive tooling is the right production choice.

8/19/2026 · 2 min readREAD ARTICLE

TOOLING SELECTION

Compare progressive and transfer dies by part handling, geometry, volume, material use, automation and tooling investment.

8/19/2026 · 2 min readREAD ARTICLE

DIE DESIGN

Follow a sheet metal tooling project through feasibility, process design, machining, assembly, try-out and sample approval.

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SERIES PRODUCTION

Understand how cutting, bending, forming, stamping, inspection and logistics create repeatable sheet metal parts in serial production.

8/19/2026 · 1 min readREAD ARTICLE

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Prepare the models, drawings, material, volumes, tolerances and press information needed for an accurate sheet metal tooling quotation.

8/19/2026 · 1 min readREAD ARTICLE

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