Forming dies are typically made by tool and die makers and put into production after mounting into a press.įor the vacuum forming of plastic sheet only a single form is used, typically to form transparent plastic containers (called blister packs) for merchandise. Progressive die with scrap strip and stampingsīlanking and piercing are two die cutting operations, and bending is an example of a die forming operation.įorming operations work by deforming materials like sheet metal or plastic using force ( compression, tension, or both) and rely on the material's mechanical properties.
