Stamping technology-also known as metal stamping or sheet metal stamping-is a cold-working process for metals. It utilizes the power of stamping equipment to shape sheet metal directly within a die. Key equipment includes mechanically or hydraulically driven presses. Common materials include cold-rolled steel sheets, electro-galvanized steel sheets, and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and magnesium. This technology is widely used in manufacturing products for industries such as automotive, home appliances, and electronics.
The process encompasses two main categories of operations: forming and separation. Technological advancements have led to the development of hot stamping processes for producing high-strength automotive structural components. Automation levels continue to rise, with technologies like RFID being implemented for die management and production traceability. Driven by the trend toward automotive lightweighting, the use of stamping for lightweight materials-such as aluminum-is increasingly prevalent.