When you think of copper, you may immediately imagine a penny or the Statue of Liberty with its well-known green patina. Copper is far more than a decorative metal, though. Copper, with its...
When you think of copper, you may immediately imagine a penny or the Statue of Liberty with its well-known green patina. Copper is far more than a decorative metal, though. Copper, with its...
Choosing the appropriate metal for your stamped part can be tricky. In some cases, there are parts that could be made from several different materials. It’s important to compare materials to...
Precision metal stamping is one of the most popular manufacturing processes for various industrial applications because it is quick, accurate, and repeatable as well as being a versatile,...
There is some debate regarding which material is better for use for busbars—aluminum or copper. Both materials have been used with success, but which is better? Or is one better than the other? Which...
The price of nearly every design and construction material or component you can imagine went through increases in 2021. Unfortunately, if you were looking for relief heading into 2022, you won’t find...
When designing and producing precision metal stamped components, engineers and project managers representing the manufacturer, its suppliers, and the metal stamper should discuss the options for...
Demand is revving up for electric vehicles of all kinds, from cars to trucks to public transport. According to Bloomberg NEF market forecasts, electric cars are expected to grow from 2.7% of all...
The metal stamping process leaves residues, such as lubricants, metal shavings, and dust, on the stamped parts as they come out of the...
Custom metal stampings may require heat treating after stamping to achieve an OEM’s specifications for the part’s hardness or softness,...
A wide range of custom metal stampings require metal plating as part of the finishing process – from large automotive parts to miniature components for electronics, injection molding, medical...
Of the many finishing options available for metal stampings, powder coating and electro-coating (e-coating) are often preferred by automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers of car parts and systems, as well...
Because the metal stamping process puts metal under enormous pressure in order to achieve the desired form, components may require polishing after stamping to improve function or appearance or both....
The metal stamping process uses heavy tonnage presses to form a wide variety of metal materials, which can produce burrs – excess metal in a rough or raised area on the part’s surface or ragged or...
Progressive die stamping is a high-volume, high-performance metal stamping process that uses progressive dies, which perform multiple operations in one die, often in one pass of the press, which can...
If you’re responsible for designing or buying precision metal stamped parts, it’s important to understand when to use progressive die stamping versus transfer die stamping.
Now that we’ve settled into the new year it’s the perfect time to reflect on 2018 and think about what trends are likely to influence decisions you make in 2019. Most experts agree that 2018 was a...
Today’s precision metal stampers are turning to sophisticated 3D simulation software to produce high quality parts.