{"id":2139,"date":"2026-05-12T12:27:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T04:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tigweldingaluminum.com\/?post_type=cxb_products&p=2139"},"modified":"2026-05-13T08:58:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T00:58:20","slug":"metal-stamping","status":"publish","type":"cxb_products","link":"https:\/\/tigweldingaluminum.com\/de\/products\/metal-stamping\/","title":{"rendered":"Metal Stamping Metal Stamping & Reliable Custom Sheet Metal Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Metal Stamping is a professional metal forming process that uses dies and presses to punch, bend, blank and shape metal sheets into finished components. We offer custom metal stamping services with high precision, strict dimensional tolerance and consistent surface finish. Suitable for architectural hardware, residential fittings, automotive parts and industrial accessories, supporting various materials and personalized custom specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Metal Stamping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Metal stamping is a cold forming manufacturing process that converts flat metal sheets or coils into specific stamped shapes using a stamping press machine and dedicated stamping tooling (dies). Unlike machining (which removes material), the metal stamping process reshapes metal through pressure-induced deformation or shearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The metal stamping process involves placing sheet metal (blank) into a stamping press, where a stamping die and tool surface form the metal into a desired stamped geometry. Metal stamping is ideal for high-volume production because once the stamping dies are fabricated, stamped parts can be produced rapidly with exceptional consistency and low per-unit cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 Common Metal Stamping Operations:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Operation<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td>Typical Applications<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Blanking<\/td>Cutting a desired shape (blank) from a larger sheet of material.<\/td>Discs, squares, washers, custom-shaped parts.<\/td><\/tr>
Piercing<\/td>Punching holes (round, slotted, or shaped) through the metal.<\/td>Mounting holes, ventilation grilles, alignment features.<\/td><\/tr>
Bending<\/td>Forming angles or curves along a straight axis in the metal.<\/td>Brackets, clips, chassis components, enclosures.<\/td><\/tr>
Forming \/ Drawing<\/td>Stretching flat sheet into a three-dimensional concave shape (e.g., a cup or pan).<\/td>Enclosures, housings, automotive body panels, sinks.<\/td><\/tr>
Embossing<\/td>Creating raised or recessed designs (letters, logos, ribs) without piercing the material.<\/td>Nameplates, structural stiffeners, decorative panels.<\/td><\/tr>
Coining<\/td>High-pressure compression to create precise, sharp features or flattened surfaces on both sides.<\/td>Electrical contacts, precision spacers, coins, medals.<\/td><\/tr>
Lancing<\/td>Partially cutting and bending a section out of the parent material, leaving it attached.<\/td>Louvers, vents, spring tabs, retaining tabs.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

At Flow Wing Metal, we combine progressive die engineering, high tonnage press capability, and strict quality control to deliver stamped components that meet aerospace, automotive, and industrial standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stamping Processes: Press Types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The method of stamping depends on production volume and part complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Progressive Die Stamping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In progressive die stamping, a single press stroke advances the metal strip through a series of stations, each performing a different stamping operation (pierce \u2192 form \u2192 coin \u2192 blank). The completed stamped part is cut free at the final station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best for: High-volume metal stamping (50,000+ units\/year), complex geometries, tight tolerances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow Wing Advantage: Up to 60 strokes per minute with multistation tooling, reducing handling labor by over 80% in progressive stamping operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Transfer Stamping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Transfer stamping mechanically transfers the part between separate die stations within the same press. This stamping method allows for larger, heavier stamped parts that cannot remain attached to a carrier strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best for: Large automotive body panels, enclosure bases, components requiring deep drawing in transfer stamping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. FourSlide (Multi-Slide) Stamping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Four-slide stamping uses horizontal press motion from four directions, allowing complex bending and forming from wire or narrow strip stock in a single stamping cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best for: Small, intricate stamped parts such as springs, clips, and electronic connectors \u2013 ideal for multi-slide stamping applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Fine Blanking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fine blanking is a specialized metal stamping process using triple-action pressure (counterpressure, V-ring, and blanking punch) to produce stamped parts with fully sheared, smooth edges without secondary machining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best for: Gears, cams, transmission components, stamped parts requiring flatness of 0.001″ per inch. Fine blanking delivers precision that conventional stamping cannot achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 Materials for Metal Stamping:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Flow Wing Metal stamps a wide range of ductile metals that can withstand cold forming stresses without cracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Material Category<\/strong><\/td>Common Grades<\/strong><\/td>Stamping Characteristics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Carbon Steel<\/td>AISI 1008, 1010, 1018, 1020, Q235, Q275, Q345<\/td>Excellent ductility; easy to blank and bend; low cost; requires corrosion protection if uncoated.<\/td><\/tr>
Rostfreier Stahl<\/td>210, 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 410, 430<\/td>Work-hardens rapidly so requires higher tonnage; excellent corrosion resistance post-stamping; galling can occur without proper lubrication.<\/td><\/tr>
Aluminium<\/td>1006, 1010, 2024, 3003, 5052, 6061, etc<\/td>Lightweight and soft; lower press tonnage needed; prone to scratching; requires polished dies.<\/td><\/tr>
Copper & Brass<\/td>C110 (electrolytic copper), C260 (cartridge brass), C360<\/td>Very soft and conductive; excellent for electrical contacts; easy forming but high springback.<\/td><\/tr>
Galvanized Steel<\/td>ASTM A653 (G30, G60, G90)<\/td>Zinc-coated for corrosion resistance; stamping must avoid flaking or damaging the coating.<\/td><\/tr>
High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA)<\/td>Various<\/td>Stronger than carbon steel but still formable; used for structural and automotive safety components.<\/td><\/tr>
Pre-plated Metals<\/td>Tin-plated steel, nickel-plated copper<\/td>Stamped directly without post-plating; requires careful tooling to avoid scratching the plating.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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 Surface Finishing for Stamped Parts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stamping often leaves burrs, lubricant residues, or light tooling marks. Flow Wing Metal offers a full range of poststamping surface treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finish Process<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td>Typical Applications<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
As-Stamped (Degreased only)<\/td>Parts are cleaned of forming lubricants using alkaline or ultrasonic wash. Burrs may remain if not specified.<\/td>Internal components, temporary parts, prototypes<\/td><\/tr>
Deburring \/ Tumbling<\/td>Mass finishing with ceramic or plastic media removes sharp edges and light burrs.<\/td>Brackets, clips, any part requiring safe handling<\/td><\/tr>
Vibratory Finishing<\/td>Gentle polishing in a vibratory bowl with abrasive media; produces a uniform matte or slightly polished surface.<\/td>Decorative hardware, cosmetic covers<\/td><\/tr>
Electropolishing<\/td>Reverse-plating process that removes a microscopic layer of metal, leaving a smooth, bright, and passivated surface (ideal for stainless steel).<\/td>Medical devices, pharmaceutical equipment, food contact parts<\/td><\/tr>
Passivation<\/td>Chemical treatment (citric or nitric acid) removes free iron and restores the chromium oxide layer on stainless steel.<\/td>Marine, chemical, and outdoor stainless components<\/td><\/tr>
Powder Coating<\/td>Electrostatic application of colored polymer powder, then oven-cured to a durable, scratch-resistant finish.<\/td>Outdoor brackets, automotive underbody parts, enclosures<\/td><\/tr>
Zinc Plating (Electrogalvanizing)<\/td>Electrolytic application of a thin zinc layer for corrosion resistance (clear, yellow, or black chromate conversion available).<\/td>Fasteners, brackets, hardware exposed to indoor or mild outdoor conditions<\/td><\/tr>
Anodizing (Aluminum only)<\/td>Electrochemical thickening of the natural oxide layer; can be clear or dyed (black, red, gold, etc.).<\/td>Consumer electronics housings, architectural trim, nameplates<\/td><\/tr>
Painting \/ Silk Screening<\/td>Liquid paint application or ink printing for logos, symbols, or instructional text.<\/td>Control panels, rating plates, decorative parts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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