Using oversized V dies in bottom bending can damage press brakes and tooling, but used properly, these dies can help compensate for springback.

Many factors come into play when choosing a production method for stamping. This article discusses and explains the advantages and disadvantages of line dies, transfer dies, and progressive dies. This article is one of a 16-part series on the fundamentals of stamping. Descriptions of all the articles in this series, and links to them, can be found at the end of this article.

Organizations can be only as energized and focused as their leaders. This article discusses how leaders can replenish their own waning energy levels and refocus.

Advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) offer enhanced formability. This article discusses the properties and performance of various grades.