The book goes into some detail about the various elements of mainly progressive dies, to be run in a punch press, where you will stamp thousands of pieces out of a long strip of material. Has one chapter that very briefly illustrates some of the other types of punching or forming dies possible, but does not get into any depth with information about them.
Great introduction to tool and die design and construction. The book is a bit dated , but is still relevant recommended for apprentices or journeyman refresher