Metal Stamping Services: How does it Work?

1. Metal Stamping Services: How does it Work? In this blog, we will discuss the metal stamping process and its various steps. Here we will also discuss the various types of metal stamping services typically employed in different types of stamping operations. What is metal stamping? Metal stamping is a high-speed and low-cost manufacturing procedure that can produce identical metal components in high volume. Stamping is suitable for both short-term and long-term productions under a systematic operation process. It is obvious, that the process will change when the clients need metal stamping services for a particular type or type over a longer period. Stamping includes different processes such as punching, coining, embossing, flanging, bending, and blanking. Different types of stamping operations Progressive die stamping Here a sequence of stamping stations is developed performing different but related activities. That means, there is a process through which the stamping stations perform parts of the whole process. A metal coil is introduced in the reciprocating

2. stamping press. Progressive dies are attached to the metal coil. When the press moved downwards, the die accomplishes the stamp. In this way, one part of the stamp is formed. When the press moved upward, the metal passes to the next station, and another part of the process is accomplished. In this way, in the last station, the stamped metal is separated from the metal coil. Four-slide stamping This process is also called four-way stamping or multi-slide stamping. It is used for highly intricate metal stamping services when the design needs several curves at different points. Instead of one vertical sliding tool, in this process, four slides are used. It helps to develop several planned deformations on the metal. It is called multi-slide stamping when more than four moving slides are used in the process. No dies are used in this process. Transfer die stamping This stamping process is almost similar to the progressive stamping process with the only difference in the separation of stamped material from the coil. It happens at the initial phased of stamping while a mechanical transportation system is designed to transfer the metal from one station to another. Fine blanking This stamping process is the latest addition to metal stamping services. This process is also known as fine-edge blanking. When the clients need fine-finishing or smooth edges, this process of stamping is followed. Types of dies used in metal stamping Two types of dies are used in metal stamping: Single-station dies:This category is again comprised of two types of dies, viz. compound dies and combination dies. The first one can perform several cutting processes in a single press. But, when both cutting and non-cutting operations are essential in a single press, then combination dies are used. Multi-station dies:Multi-station dies include progressive dies and transfer die. When a process like notching, punching, edging, etc. is performed in a sequence then multi-station dies are used. In the B2B market, metal stamping services are demanding service. In this domain, Gold Scales is a prominent name providing international standard metal stamping to their clients.