As outlined in Worthy Hardware’s article “Tool and Die: What Are Their Differences in Metal Stamping?”, the terms “tool” and “die” are often used interchangeably—but they represent very different roles in the world of precision metal stamping.
In simple terms, tools are the broad category of devices used to manipulate metal during the stamping process. This includes punches, holders, spacers, guides—and dies, which are the most specialized subset of tools. Dies are custom-built to perform precise operations such as cutting, shaping, forming, and piercing sheet metal into specific forms.
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