Metal Stamping
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What Is Metal Stamping?
Metal stamping is a commonly used manufacturing process that involves shaping and cutting flat metal sheets into various shapes and forms, such as electrical housings, gear components, mining system components and automotive electronics.
It is widely used in industries like automotive, aerospace, and electronics for producing a range of metal components. The process itself involves the use of specialised machines to press, cut, bend or stretch metal parts into specific shapes.
Processes Involved in Metal Stamping
The process of creating a custom metal prototype through metal stamping involves several steps, including:
- Stamping: This is a cold-forming method that is used to shape and transform flat metal blanks into various forms, shapes, and sizes. The stamping process uses a tool and die, which changes its form when in contact with the metal sheet due to the pressure exerted.
- Bending: With press brakes, rolling machines, and other relevant equipment, metals are manipulated to create basic shapes such as U-bends or V-bends.
- Punching: This process involves creating holes in a metal surface using a punch and die. It is often made with hard metal and used to perforate holes into metal sheets simply by exerting force.
- Welding: This can be achieved using several methods including stick welding, MIG, and TIG. Welding doesn’t always have to be used and is only necessary if a metal part is made up of two separate metal components. Once these separate parts are joined together, they can be finished using several post-processing methods, such as powder coating, anodising, and bead blasting. These methods will give the welded part a more refined finish.
Custom Press Metal Prototypes
At Formero, we pride ourselves on being able to produce top quality metal stamping parts, ranging from electronics housings to custom fabricated and welded assemblies. We supply press metal prototypes and end-use parts to range of industries in Australia and New Zealand working directly from your CAD files. Supplying quantities as low as one or as high as several hundred.
If you need higher quantities, we can create production tooling, progressive dies, and assembly fixtures.
Our highly-experienced project managers will help work with you to understand your prototype and production needs and we’ll walk you through the available materials and processes to get you your parts on time and within specification every time.
Materials Available:
- Aluminium
- Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Copper
- Brass
- Galvanised & Galvanneal steel
- Low Carbon Steel
- Tinplate SPTE
- Beryllium Copper (C1720)
- Nickel Silver (C7521)
- Phosphor Bronze (C5191)
- Spring Steel (SK7 and SK5)
- Hot-Rolled Steel (SPHC).
5 Ways Metal Stamping Can Improve Your Next Project
Metal stamping offers a wide range of benefits for various projects, making it a valuable manufacturing process for numerous industries. At Formero, our metal stamping service is designed to enhance the quality and efficiency of your project in several ways:
1. Precision and Consistency:
Our advanced metal stamping technology ensures precise and consistent results, guaranteeing uniformity across all parts. Whether you require intricate designs or complex shapes, our stamping process delivers accuracy down to the smallest detail, meeting your specifications with precision.
2. Cost-Effectiveness:
Metal stamping is a cost-effective solution for mass production, helping you minimise manufacturing expenses without compromising on quality. From initial tooling to final production, our streamlined approach maximises efficiency, reducing overall costs and maximising your return on investment.
3. Versatility and Customisation:
With metal stamping, you have access to a wide range of materials and customisation options to suit your specific project requirements. Whether you need standard parts or custom components, our metal stamping service offers unparalleled versatility, allowing you to tailor the process to meet your unique needs.
4. Durability and Reliability:
Metal stamped parts are known for their durability and reliability, making them ideal for a variety of applications. Whether you’re designing components for automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics, our metal stamping service ensures that your parts withstand the test of time, delivering exceptional performance and longevity.
5. Enhanced Design Freedom:
Metal stamping enables greater design freedom, allowing you to create complex shapes and configurations that may not be possible with other manufacturing processes. With our expertise and state-of-the-art equipment, we can help you realise your creative vision and bring innovative designs to life.
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