A method and system for controlling the draw die process is disclosed. The system includes a parameter database that stores a plurality of press parameter combinations and an associated probability of a successful draw die process given the press parameter combination and a set of mechanical properties. The system includes a parameter determination module that receives mechanical properties of a blank to be drawn, and selects a parameter combination based on the mechanical properties and the probability of success. The selected press parameter combination is used in the draw die process. A feedback module receives the results of the draw die process and updates the probability of success or failure of a draw die process associated with the selected press parameter combination based on the results.