HOT STAMP DIE APPARATUS

摘要

A hot forming die that includes a first die and a second die. The first d ie has a first die structure that is formed of a tool steel. The first die s tructure has a first die surface and a plurality of first cooling apertures. The first die surface has a complex shape. The first cooling apertures are spaced apart from the die surface by a first predetermined distance. The sec ond die has a second die surface. The first and second die surfaces cooperat e to form a die cavity. Related methods for forming a hot forming die and fo r hot forming a workpiece are also provided.