The designed stamped parts must meet functional and technical performance requirements while facilitating assembly and adjustment.
The design should maximize material utilization, minimize the variety and specifications of materials, and reduce material consumption as much as possible. Low-cost materials should be used where permissible, and blanking methods that generate little to no scrap should be employed whenever feasible.
The parts should feature simple shapes and rational structures to simplify die design and reduce the number of processing steps-ideally completing the entire part using the fewest and simplest stamping operations. This minimizes the need for secondary processing, facilitates stamping operations, and enables mechanized or automated production to boost labor productivity.
While ensuring functional suitability, the design should specify the lowest acceptable levels of dimensional precision and surface roughness; this promotes part interchangeability, reduces scrap rates, and ensures consistent product quality.
The design should facilitate processing using existing equipment, tooling, and workflows, while also helping to extend the service life of the stamping dies.