All you need to know about metal stampingMetal stamping is a process in metalworking whereby metal alloys are cut and shaped into various forms to be used as components of large machinery or structures. The sheet metal strips are placed in a press tool or die. The upper part of the die or press tool then connects to the press slide and the lower part connects to the press bed. The punch then pushes the metal through the die which forms the specific shape. The metal stamping process can be either a one-stage operation or several stages to create the desired form on the sheet metal part. Stamping presses have a specific force, speed and precision in order to give the metal a specific shape. There are two main stamping presses: A Mechanical and Hydraulic Stamping Press. Each one of these presses is available in different sizes, capacities, stroke lengths and operating speeds. There are several operations in metal stamping and pressing: piercing, fine blanking and bending.
Slowly but surely metal stamping is beginning to replace other metal forming processes like forging, fabricating, die casting, and machining because it of the low costs involved with metal stamping. One can also use stronger metals in metal stamping than the other processes making the end product stronger and of higher quality. Metal stamping is a cost-effective and productive way to produce metal products on a large scale Find more information on custom and precision metal stamping as well as deep drawing. |