A method for processing a plastically deformable workpiece includes driving the workpiece using a workpiece drive so that the workpiece is moved to a feeding drive. driving the workpiece using a feeding drive so that a partial length of the workpiece is conveyed to a working region to be processed, driving the workpiece using the workpiece drive while the feeding drive has been stopped so that an intermediate length of the workpiece is arranged between the workpiece drive and the feeding drive. An advancement speed is adjusted such that the intermediate length is shorter than or equal to a maximum intermediate length. While the workpiece is being conveyed into the working region, a feeding speed of the workpiece generated by the feeding drive and the advancement speed generated by the workpiece drive are adjusted such that the intermediate length is shorter than or equal to the maximum intermediate length.

A die for stamping sheet metal comprises a first portion with a convex bead, a second portion with a concave channel, at least one accelerometer positioned near the concave channel. When a sheet metal is positioned between the first portion and the second portion, the first portion and the second portion are configured to be brought together so that the convex bead mates with the concave channel to apply a blank holding force (BHF) to the sheet metal to clamp the sheet metal. The at least one accelerometer measures a time domain parameter or profile or a frequency domain parameter or profile during the placement of the sheet metal.