Abstract: Apparatus for forming and shaping a stub end fitting and methods for forming the stub end fitting, are provided. The apparatus can include application of a multi-part die including first and second die parts which both together contain a preformed stub end fitting having an annular shaped flange, and a third die part (“push bullet”) used to land upon an end of a tubular member opposite the flange of the stub end fitting in order to cause portions of the stub end fitting to extrude into a cavity between the first and second die portions not already filled by the stub end fitting during initial containment. The resulting stub end fitting has enhanced material and operational properties. Additional material can be added to the outer diameter portion of the stub end fitting between the tubular main body and the flange to build or enhance an existing annular fillet to further enhance the material and operational properties of the stub end fitting.