There is a wide range of different options to consider when producing metal parts and components. Depending on the specifics of the workpiece, as well as the desired end shape, options such as machining, bending and welding can all be used to create the required part or component.
For a wide range of applications, specifically when working with sheet metal, using a metal stamping service to create simple or complicated parts is a very cost-effective process to consider. It can be done with tight tolerances and precise shaping faster and more efficiently than using multiple processes in other types of medical fabrication.
The Basics of Metal Stamping
There are different equipment options and capacities offered through each metal stamping service. With companies that specialize in this process, high capacity and high-volume orders are easy to complete to the customer’s required schedule. This is also a process that can be used for prototyping.
A metal stamping service uses specially designed machines to press the sheet metal into desired forms and shapes. This can be done in a single operation or through the use of multiple dies to create more complex shapes.
The metal is pressed or stamped at room temperature, so there is no need to worry about heating and cooling and changes in the physical properties of the metal. As there is no cutting or machining, there are no secondary services needed to manage deburring and other finishing operations. However, many of these specialized companies provide value-added services such as precision machining and assistance with designing.
The result is a precise, cost-effective process to create just the shapes that are needed. This is a process used in the automotive parts industry as well as for HVAC system manufacturers and several other types of equipment manufacturers.
