Understanding Metal Stamping - Metal stamping is a cold-forming process that makes use of dies and stamping presses to transform sheet metal into different shapes. Pieces of flat sheet metal, typically referred to as blanks, is fed into a sheet metal stamping press that… READ MORE- Different Types of Metal Finishes - Metal finishing is the final step in the manufacturing process used to provide aesthetics and environmental protection. It is also used to reduce surface roughness beyond the capabilities of machining operations for parts that must mate or seal. It also… READ MORE
Rotary Punching Applications In Roll Forming - The roll forming industry has used rotary punching for many decades. Technically, rotary punching is considered a secondary operation in the roll forming process, but it can be incorporated in-line easily enough to eliminate unnecessary material handling costs in large… READ MORE
Stainless Steel Fabricating Processes - Due to its versatility, there are a wide range of stainless steel fabricating techniques. It may be helpful to review some of the processes involved in order to better understand the benefits and disadvantages of the different types of stainless… READ MORE
Basic Raw Materials Involved With Metal Fabrication - Metal fabricators have numerous standard raw materials at their disposal that can reduce cycle times and workflow. This guide discusses the various types of raw materials that are typically used in metal fabrication. Metal fabrication is the creation of metal… READ MORE
Why a sheet metal fabrication business added panel bending to its arsenal - Picking up and starting over doesn’t apply just to individuals. Sometimes companies need a reset too. Joe Bean purchased a 65,000-sq.-ft. building in Franklin, Tenn., in early 2021. It was to be the new home for FlexMet Inc., his precision… READ MORE- Air-bending sharp on the press brake: A fight not worth fighting - Question: We recently replaced our 15-year-old punches and dies with new tooling. Our old tooling still dictates our 3D modeling, and I have been tasked with changing the 3D modeling parameters, along with adjusting our press brakes to produce more… READ MORE
- What is metal stamping? - Metal stamping is a process that takes flat sheets of steel and uses tooling to convert the sheet of steel into specifically shaped parts. Metal stamping is a complex process and uses various metal forming techniques such as bending, piercing,… READ MORE
Stamping 101: Anatomy of a hydraulic press - Presses of all types—mechanical, pneumatic, servo, and hydraulic–have their place and offer unique advantages. However, over the past 50 years, hydraulic presses have trended toward greater utility. Today's hydraulic presses are faster and more reliable than ever, and the technology… READ MORE- Die Science: The basics of die design, Part II – Choosing die guidance components - In Part I of this two-part series, I discussed the process of selecting a die set type and thickness. Now let’s discuss various commercially available die guidance components and some basic guidelines for deciding which type is best suited for… READ MORE
