The Process of Precision Metal Stamping

Precisions metal stamping can be defined as the process of three-dimensional parts, lettering and other embossing. Although it is very much the same as normal metal stamping where different kinds of metals are moulded into different shapes and sizes; precision metal stamping is mostly used for decorative purposes. The products made from normal metal stamping are usually used for larger products in various industries. Metals like copper, brass, beryllioum, aluminium, nickel, nickel silver, steel, stainless steel, titanium and phos bronze are the metals and alloys used for precision metal stamping.

Precision metal stamping is utilized by industries such as computers, electronics, electronic dental, aerospace, military specs, defense, instrumentation, telecom, automotives and defense.

There are many methods used in precision metal stamping to produce stamped prototypes. One of those methods is called blank creation where a component is created into a flat state (flat sheet) and use to make the part’s features. Blank creation involves many different processes like nibbling, chemical etching, water jet cutting, wire EDM, punch and die.

There are a variety of methods to produce prototypes through precision metal stamping. The method to be used depends on the size and complexity of the parts as well as the number of prototypes to be produced. One of the many methods is called single part transfer whereby single parts are transferred from one station to another so it can be blanked and the metal can be formed. The single transfer method is used a lot because it is more cost-effective than some of the others. One single and standard system can also be maintained for designing, manufacturing and holding tooling inserts but it is very slow and requires individual prototype parts. Another method used to produce prototypes through means of precision metal stamping is progressive strip prototyping in which metal strips are automatically transferred from one station to another.

Precision metal stamping can be done at very high speeds and can do up to 1 200 strokes per minute. This process’ main advantages are its ability to use a wide variety of alloys and metals as well as create components with very precise dimensions and shapes.

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