--- title: Why a Single-Source Metal Stamping Company Might Be the Right Decision description: When you choose a single-source metal stamping company, you're more likely to get your parts on time and on budget. But that's not all. image: https://www.kenmode.com/hs-fs/file-1538277132-jpg/Blogs/single-source-mag-glass.jpg --- [![KenmodeLogo](https://www.kenmode.com/hubfs/KenmodeLogo.svg "KenmodeLogo")](https://www.kenmode.com) [Request Quote](https://www.kenmode.com/request-quote) [![KenmodeLogo](https://www.kenmode.com/hubfs/KenmodeLogo.svg "KenmodeLogo")](https://www.kenmode.com) [Request Quote](https://www.kenmode.com/request-quote) # Why a Single-Source Metal Stamping Company Might Be the Right Decision ![](https://www.kenmode.com/hs-fs/file-1538277132-jpg/Blogs/single-source-mag-glass.jpg) Posted by Tim Lynch | 9/2/14 10:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) When a metal stamping company develops your product from design through production in-house, there's a greater chance you'll get your parts on time and on budget.   Two Important Questions You Should Ask When Evaluating Metal Stamping Capabilities ### Does the metal stamping company design and build tooling in-house?  Your metal stamper will have better control over quality if they perform their own tool and die design and build in-house. Many stampers farm out the process because it requires expensive equipment and expertise.  A company that has in-house capabilities decreases the risk of costly production shutdowns.  A quality in-house tool maintenance team can perform repairs and is on-hand to fix problems quickly.  ### What secondary operations does the metal stamping company provide?  Metal stamping companies often provide a variety of secondary operations in-house, including part assembly and custom packaging. In addition, the stamper should manage highly specialized operations both in-house and through a network of approved suppliers, to provide a single-source solution.  #### Common Metal Stamping Secondary Operations  - Pre-plating and post-plating - Precious and non-precious metal and spot plating - Heat treating: loose piece and on reels - Secondary tooling to trim - Painting, e-coat and other finishes - Forming and laser welding - Specialty cleaning and deburring - Electropolishing - Passivation - Sterilization - Assembly - Special Packaging Quality single-source metal stamping suppliers typically assign each stamping project and all secondary operations to a single technical expert who will see your project through from start to finish -- making the process a lot easier on you. Using a single-source supplier is only one of the factors OEMs consider when selecting a metal stamping supplier. 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