Common knowledge of metal stamping process

Metal stamping is a manufacturing process used to convert flat metal into a specific shape. It is a complex process that may include a variety of metal forming techniques - blanking, punching, bending, and piercing, among others.

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Metal Stamping Services to provide parts for industries in the automotive, aerospace, medical and other markets. As the global marketplace grows, the need to produce large quantities of complex parts quickly continues to increase.

Metal stamping is a fast and cost-effective solution to this high-volume manufacturing need. Manufacturers who need to stamp metal parts for their projects typically look for three important qualities:

- High quality/durability

- Low cost

- Fast turnaround time

Types of Metal Stamping

There are three main types of metal stamping technology: progressive die stamping, four-slide stamping, and deep drawing.

Progressive Die Stamping

Progressive die stamping has multiple stations, each with a unique function. 

First, the strip metal is fed into the progressive die stamping press. The strip unwinds steadily from the coil and enters the die press, and then each station in the tool performs a different cut, punch, or bend. The actions of each successive station are added to the work of the previous station to create a complete part.


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Manufacturers may have to repeat tool changes on a single press or occupy multiple presses, each performing one of the operations required to complete the part. Even when multiple presses are utilized, secondary processing services are usually required to actually complete the part. For this reason, progressive die stamping is the ideal solution for metal parts with complex geometries that can be accommodated:

- Faster turnaround

- Lower labor costs

- Shorter run lengths

- Higher repeatability

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