The Sprayform sprayed steel process is similar in method to traditional sprayed metal tooling, in that atomized material is deposited using a spray gun.

However, the main difference is in the mechanization of the process, as multiple spray heads are involved. The process produces much harder tools and is therefore a much more useful process than traditional sprayed metal tooling.

The Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan) has purchased the technology behind the sprayed steel process, which was developed by Sprayform Holdings Ltd. of the UK. Currently, Ford is licensing the process to other companies.

The primary advantage of the Sprayform process is that it works well for large tools, especially as sheet metal stamping dies. It offers a high deposition rate and is less expensive compared to conventionally machined steel tooling. The cost of the equipment and the licensing fees, as well as the limitation of spraying into holes and slots are disadvantages.