Sheet metal die making is also known as "stamping". It is a process of applying a large amount of force to change the shape of a flat sheet of metal. The process also involves punching holes in the metal. Sheet MetalStamping is a very common process. In fact, sheet metal stamping is part of the machining process for most automotive parts.

Sheet metal stamping is a quick and easy process. It is a cold forming process. This means you don't need to allocate any time for the stamped metal to cool. Sheet metal stamping is the ideal solution if you must. Poke a hole You can't use some other craft to punch a hole, but you can use sheet metal stamping. For example, if you decide to apply hydroforming for other reasons, you will need to apply a separate process to punch holes in the part. Costs may increase. Punches multiple holes at once. A single punching operation can result in multiple holes in the sheet metal. Create multiple tedious bends. Sheet metal punches are capable of producing multiple tedious bends in a single punch operation.

Sheet metal stamping has several disadvantages, The up-front mold cost is high. If you run small batches, the upfront tooling cost can make it expensive. Sheet metal extrusions must have 2 dies - one concave and one convex. Longer delivery time. It takes more time to design and manufacture 2 molds instead of one. A little more scrap metal. For sheet metal stamping, the sheet metal must have a little overlap with the die. This produces more scrap metal than other processes.