Method and apparatus for substantially simultaneously scoring a workpiece from opposed sides

Apparatus for scoring a workpiece comprising,

• a press having a reciprocating ram and a bolster plate,
• a first scoring die having a score section structured to score a workpiece in a predetermined pattern secured to said ram,
• a second scoring die having a score section structured to score a workpiece in a predetermined pattern which is substantially identical to said predetermined pattern of said first scoring die secured to said bolster plate,
• said score section of said first scoring die and said score section of said second scoring die having substantially identical said predetermined patterns,
• said first scoring die score section being aligned with said second scoring die score section such that effecting relative closing movement between said first scoring die and said second scoring die with an interposed workpiece will cause said scoring sections to effect complete or substantially complete reduction in the thickness of said workpiece along said predetermined path by scoring said workpiece from opposite sides to thereby define the part to be made.