Can We Make Your Part? The 3 Basic Stamping Operations Explained

Almost every stamped part combines three basic operations. Understanding them makes tooling quotes far easier to read.

Blanking

Cutting the outline from the strip. Die clearance controls burr and edge quality.

Bending

Forming angles and flanges. Springback compensation is engineered into the die.

Drawing

Forming a seamless cup or shell. Draw schedule and annealing prevent wrinkling and cracking.