Stamping — also called pressing — involves placing flat sheet metal, in either coil or blank form, into a stamping press. In the press, a tool and die surface form the metal into the desired shape. Punching, blanking, bending, coining, embossing, and flanging are all stamping techniques used to shape the metal.

Metal stamping is a process that uses a press to shape flat sheet metal into a desired form. The process involves the following steps:

Select the metal: The metal sheet or coil is chosen based on the part’s requirements, such as strength, ductility, corrosion resistance, conductivity, and cost.

Feed the metal into the press: The flat sheet metal is placed into the press, either in coil or blank form.

Use a tool and die to shape the metal: A tool and die surface in the press form the metal into the desired shape.