Fine blanking is a specialized form of metal stamping where the whole part is compressed and an upper and lower punch are used to extract the blank. In one step, fine blanking can produce hundreds of smooth edged parts per minute with high accuracy, and without cupping, edge tearing or fracture zones when shearing.

Fine blanked parts can be made from any type of metal up to 10mm in thickness without the danger of any distortion to the component or material during or after the process. Since fine blanked parts are produced in the same stroke as the finished part, its features maintain a consistent position from part to part in a production lot.