Forming press and method for forming a sheet-like blank composed of metal with two frame parts that are movable towards one another

A method for forming a sheet-like blank with a press, comprising:

• providing a forming press for forming a sheet-like blank, comprising:
• a first thermally insulated frame part having a die with a negative engraving;
• a second thermally insulated frame part defining a chamber and having a punch movably disposed in the chamber;
• a sheet-like blank resting in a sealing manner on the second frame part and covering the punch so as to define a pressure chamber with the punch therein;
• and
• a pressure generator providing a pressurized gas to the pressure chamber during a forming process;
• placing the sheet-like blank onto the second thermally insulated frame part;
• moving the frame parts toward each other;
• heating the sheet-like blank to a forming temperature that is specific to the material of the sheet-like blank;
• pressurizing the pressure chamber with the pressurized gas;
• moving the punch into the negative engraving of the die;
• releasing the gas pressure at least to a level that allows opening the frame parts;
• moving the frame parts apart after forming the sheet-like blank;
• removing a completed work piece;
• moving the punch into an initial position, wherein the punch rests on a bottom side of the sheet-like blank prior to forming.