The die s cutting and forming sections typically are made from special types of hardenable steel called tool steel.
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They are commonly developed using computer aided design cad software and analytical programs to create and prove out highly accurate unambiguous designs.
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Stamping dies are the tools that shape and cut sheet metal parts.
Dies also can contain cutting and forming sections made from carbide or various other hard wear resistant materials.
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Cam is an acronym that stands for computer aided machining.
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These designs are then translated into stamping dies by skilled craftsmen known as diemakers.