Pinching in pressing operation

[Maplehead]

After looking at this again and knowing nothing about press work beyond forming wildcat brass, I wonder if it is possible to form the part in two operations. One to form the crest that isn't coming out right, and another to form the body. Not sure which should be first, but when forming brass you try to do a little at a time in steps to control the process.

My first change will be using stronger springs to push down on the blank. If that doesn’t work then I’m going to make two 1/4” half circle grooves to place 1/4” rod in so that as the punch comes down The two rods will first hit the blank on the blanks two short ends, effectively acting as draw beads.