Review pierces, slots, tabs, lances, embossments, coined areas, extrusions, bends, and cutoff features for progressive-die feasibility.

Evaluate whether the selected alloy, gauge, and temper support the required conductivity, spring performance, strength, corrosion resistance, and forming behavior.

Review bend radii, bend direction, flange length, forming sequence, and material behavior to identify cracking, distortion, or dimensional recovery risks.

Identify dimensions that may be difficult to hold consistently and confirm that datums reflect how the part will be formed, inspected, and assembled.

Determine whether burr orientation, rollover, fracture zones, or sharp edges could affect electrical contact, insertion, sealing, handling, or operator safety.

Review contact location, deflection, preload, retention force, mating geometry, and stress areas for repeatable mechanical and electrical performance.

Consider plating thickness, selective plating, masking, post-plate forming, fit after finishing, solderability, corrosion resistance, and contact-area requirements.

Evaluate whether the part should remain on a carrier for plating, overmolding, automated assembly, inspection, or reel-to-reel handling.

Identify critical-to-quality features and determine whether standard measurement, custom gaging, functional checks, or dedicated fixtures may be needed.

Review expected volume, die complexity, press requirements, secondary operations, packaging, and whether prototype, bridge, or full progressive tooling is the appropriate next step.