Abstract: An efficient method of forming a vehicle body side panel from a blank constructed to reduce wasted material and manufacturing time. The method includes connecting first and second opposing sheet members and first and second middle sheet members to form the blank. The sheet members being spaced from each other such that an opening extends through the blank. The opening having an original perimeter that is formed by the first and second opposing sheet members and the first and second middle sheet members. The method also includes removing a portion of one of the sheet members adjacent the opening to remove a section of the original perimeter of the opening and to enlarge the opening beyond its original perimeter.

Abstract: An efficient method of forming a vehicle body side panel from a blank constructed to reduce wasted material and manufacturing time. The method includes connecting first and second opposing sheet members and first and second middle sheet members to form the blank. The sheet members being spaced from each other such that an opening extends through the blank. The opening having an original perimeter that is formed by the first and second opposing sheet members and the first and second middle sheet members. The method also includes removing a portion of one of the sheet members adjacent the opening to remove a section of the original perimeter of the opening and to enlarge the opening beyond its original perimeter.

Abstract: A die assembly including a base, an adjustable post, and an impacting post. The adjustable post is slidably coupled to the base and movable between first and second cutting positions to cut differently sized items. The impacting post is movable between an impact position proximate the adjustable post and a removed position displaced from the adjustable post.