Advantages

■ Due to small area in contact with die, low axial force required to form a part.
■ Lower machine and die deformation Due to less die-workpiece friction and axial force.
■ Achieves high level of accuracy in a single operation.
■ Less tooling cost.
■ Cycle time is less (300 pieces/hour).
■ Die change and adjustment times are also less.
■ Complications such as flash, noise, vibrations, fumes, and dirt are virtually non-existent.
 Limitation
■ The current process is basically one of trial and error to get exact die.
■ A greater initial capital investment than that required in machining.
■ Required a specific set of dies for every different part that is produced.
■ Accuracy of these parts is not as great as it can be.
■ The large lateral forces associated with the unique die motion make the overall frame
design of the machines more difficult