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Stamping Die Design/How to Solve Aluminum Stamping Cracking

11/06/2026 5:00 AM

Hi everyone,

I am currently working on a stamping die design project involving aluminum sheet metal, but I've run into a persistent issue with material cracking during the forming process.

I suspect it might be related to the bending radius, material grain direction, or the drawing velocity, but I haven't been able to pinpoint the exact root cause yet.

To give you a better idea of the exact geometry, die structure, and the cracking locations we are experiencing, I have uploaded the specific design details and case study parameters here:

Has anyone encountered similar cracking issues with aluminum deep drawing metal stamping? What are your go-to solutions regarding blank holder force adjustments or radius optimization in the die design stage?

Any insights, formulas, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance,

windward

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Re: Stamping Die Design/How to Solve Aluminum Stamping Cracking

11/06/2026 10:42 AM

Welcome to the conference room.

Whatever you intended to link to did not stick (does not work on my mobile device). Can you tell us your alloy? Overall dimensions, including flat blank and target thicknesses? Are the ‘innie’ protrusions formed after drawing, or have you built an articulated mandrel?

I cannot tell from the image… is this piece a candidate for spin forming in lieu of deep drawing?

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