Materials made by means of metal stamping are fabricated from flat sheets of metal in either blank or coil forms that are placed into a stamping press. A tool and die surface then forms the steel into a shape.
There are many different sheet metal forming methods, such as punch pressing or stamping, blanking, embossing, bending, flanging, and coining. These processes can be fabricated in a single stage or in several successive fabricating stages.
The process of metal stampings is usually performed on cold metal sheets, whereas forging is a hot metal forming process.
Metal Stamping Processes
Various metals have unique qualities that would make each metal the “right” metal for a specific product. It is possible that certain products that are candidates for metal stamping may require the forming and processing of base common metals into rare alloys to yield the best advantage for the product’s use.
Metal stampings are used in a broad range of industries:
Aerospace products
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- Latches and other fastener type components
- Exhaust system components
- Agriculture
- Housing components for testing devices
- Hinges and frames for equipment
- Appliances
- Internal components
- Handles and latches
- Automotive parts stamping
- Brackets
- Exhaust system components
- Hitches
- Commercial/Residential
- Components for garage doors
- Clamps
- Electrical covers
- Handles
- Construction and building supplies
- Floor plates
- Braces and connectors
- Electronics
- Components to hold hardware
- Chassis or frames for various computer equipment
- Circuit board components
- Shielding devices
- Fittings
- Shells and sleeves
- HVAC
- Covers
- Baffles
- Separators
- Brackets
- Lawn Care & Equipment
- Lighting
- Cans
- Housing components
- Lock Hardware
- Marine
- Brackets
- Connectors, fittings, couplings
- Enclosures and housings
- Frames
- Decorative
- Medical stamping
- Portable medical carts
- Medical computer stand components
- Trays
- Instrument connectors
- Enclosures
- Plumbing
- Hangers
- Clamps
- Straps
- Hooks
- Safety plates
- Stud shoes
- Safety plates
- Power Storage
- Housing
- Cabinets for electronic componentry
- Power Tools
- Small Engine
- Brackets
To expedite tooling design and ensure quality and mutual understanding, Walker International’s engineers employ top-of-the-line CAD packages such as AutoCAD and Cadkey, as well 3D packages such as Pro E and SolidWorks.
Our manufacturers’ stamping operations utilize precision metal stamping presses for such materials as beryllium copper, phosphorous bronze, stainless steel, and copper and cold rolled steel.
Importing metal stamping from a China manufacturer can be easy and seamless with support from an established international trade manager. Walker International will aid you in the communication, design, and shipping of your metal stamping needs.