--- title: Precision Metal Stamping Blog | Kenmode | Secondary Operations description: Secondary Operations | Provides insightful precision metal stamping articles for automotive, electronics, insert molding and medical device engineers and project managers. --- [![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) # Metal Stamping Insights Latest tips, trends and best practices in the metal stamping industry ### Search our blog Select a category - All - Quality Control - INDUSTRY: Medical Device - Pricing - Design for Manufacturability - Secondary Operations - Manufacturing - Materials - Tooling - INDUSTRY: Automotive - Technology - INDUSTRY: Busbar - INDUSTRY: Electronics ![metal-stamping-materials-pricing-2024](https://www.kenmode.com/hubfs/metal-stampings-material-pricing-2024.jpg) July 1, 2024 ##### 2024 Forecast for Metal Stamping Materials The metal stamping industry is a critical component of the manufacturing sector, playing a vital role in producing parts for various industries, ... [Read More](https://www.kenmode.com/blog/metal-stamping-materials-2024-forecast) ### Subscribe for updates to our blog ![metal-stamping-cleaning](https://www.kenmode.com/hubfs/metal-stamping-cleaning.jpg) March 10, 2020 ##### Cleaning Metal Stampings Is Critical to Its Finish and Function Cleaning Metal Stampings Is Critical to Its Finish and Function The metal stamping process leaves residues, such as lubricants, metal shavings, and ... [Read More](https://www.kenmode.com/blog/cleaning-metal-stampings-critical-to-finish-functio) ![metal-stamping-heat-treating](https://www.kenmode.com/hubfs/metal-stamping-heat-treating-SM.jpg) February 25, 2020 ##### Heat Treating Techniques to Strengthen Metal Stampings Heat Treating Techniques to Strengthen Metal Stampings Custom metal stampings may require heat treating after stamping to achieve an OEM’s ... [Read More](https://www.kenmode.com/blog/heat-treating-techniques-to-strengthen-metal-stampings) ![metal-stamping-plating-1280x640](https://www.kenmode.com/hubfs/metal-stamping-plating-1280x640.jpg) December 3, 2019 ##### How Metal Plating Enhances Stamped Parts A wide range of custom metal stampings require metal plating as part of the finishing process – from large automotive parts to miniature components ... [Read More](https://www.kenmode.com/blog/how-metal-plating-enhances-stamped-parts) ![metal-stamping-coating-SM](https://www.kenmode.com/hubfs/metal-stamping-coating-SM.jpg) November 19, 2019 ##### Powder & E-Coating Improve Metal Stamping Corrosion Resistance/Appearance Of the many finishing options available for metal stampings, powder coating and electro-coating (e-coating) are often preferred by automotive OEMs ... [Read More](https://www.kenmode.com/blog/powder-coating-and-e-coating-improve-corrosion-resistance-and-appearance-of-precision-metal-stampings) ![Electropolishing-500x250](https://www.kenmode.com/hubfs/Electropolishing-500x250.jpg) November 5, 2019 ##### The Benefits of Electropolishing for Your Precision Metal Stamped Part Because the metal stamping process puts metal under enormous pressure in order to achieve the desired form, components may require polishing after ... [Read More](https://www.kenmode.com/blog/the-benefits-of-electropolishing-for-your-precision-metal-stamped-part) ![deburring-metal-stampings-SM](https://www.kenmode.com/hubfs/deburring-metal-stampings-SM.jpg) October 22, 2019 ##### Deburring Improves Performance and Appearance of Metal Stampings 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 ... [Read More](https://www.kenmode.com/blog/deburring-improves-performance-and-appearance-of-metal-stampings) ![](https://www.kenmode.com/hubfs/metal-stamping-steps-8-13-V2.webp) August 4, 2016 ##### Ensuring Quality in Metal Stampings from Start to Finish: 13 Critical Steps to Ensure Metal Stamping Success (Steps 8-13) Manufacturers who require precision metal stampings can benefit from understanding how to optimize the metal stamping process and reduce costs. This ... [Read More](https://www.kenmode.com/blog/ensuring-quality-in-metal-stampings-from-start-to-finish-13-critical-steps-to-ensure-metal-stamping-success-steps-8-13) ![](https://www.kenmode.com/hubfs/metal-stamping-planning-V2-1.jpg) June 29, 2016 ##### Planning Can Save Production Time and Costs: 13 Critical Steps to Ensure Metal Stamping Success (Steps 4-7) In the first part in this series, Metal Stampings Can Impact Your Bottom Line, we covered the first three of 13 critical steps to ensure success in ... 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