The article analyzes the options for stamping a rod-type forging with a thickening in the molding stream on a horizontal forging machine. The method of forming the head in the punch and landing in the punch and in the matrix is considered. The most optimal technology for forming the "Shaft" forging head was selected, and the dimensions of the blank itself were selected and adjusted to better fill the die catch and prevent the material from flowing into the gap with the formation of a Burr.