Definition of: Stamping

Stamping is a metalworking process by which sheet metal strips are punched using a press tool which is loaded on a machine press or stamping press to form the sheet into a desired shape. This could be a single stage operation where every stroke of the press produces the desired form on the sheet metal part, or could occur through a series of stages.

Common metal stamping operations:

Piercing
Fine blanking
Bending
Forming

Coining
Progressive Stamping
Deep Drawing
Embossing
Extrusion