Transfer dies are a modern solution in the world of metal stamping, used predominantly in high-volume production environments. Unlike progressive dies that keep the workpiece attached to a carrier strip, transfer dies allow each part to move independently from one station to another within a single press. This process is ideal for manufacturing large, complex, or deep-drawn components.

Each die station is spaced at a consistent interval — known as the pitch — which defines how far a part must travel between forming operations. The entire system is synchronized within a single press stroke, enabling multiple forming stages in a streamlined cycle.