Forming Tool for Shaping a Workpiece, and Method for Positioning a Temperature Control Device on a Forming Tool

A method for arranging a temperature-control device on a forming die for shaping a workpiece, in particular a flat metal sheet, having a female part, a holding-down device and a male part, the method comprising the acts of:

• identifying a critical region with a high degree of forming;
• determining the position for the arrangement of the temperature-control device in the female part, the male part and/or the holding-down device;
• producing at least one depression at the predetermined position in the female part, the male part and/or the holding-down device;
• introducing a baffle into the depression, wherein an inlet for introducing a medium into the depression and an outlet for discharging the medium from the depression are provided;
• and
• connecting the inlet and outlet to a cooling unit.