Metal stamping is a manufacturing process that uses dies and tools to apply pressure to form sheet metal. Stampings can change the sheet into a completely new shape or perforate it to add more components. It is a complex process that may involve a variety of metal forming techniques such as blanking, punching, bending and perforating.
The heart of metal stamping is the die and punch mechanism. It works as follows: a sheet of metal is placed between the die and the punch. The punch then moves downward and presses the sheet metal into the die, forming the desired shape.
The ability to produce large quantities of uniform parts quickly and efficiently makes metal stamping unique compared to other metal forming processes. This makes it an indispensable technology in industries where precision and throughput are critical, such as the automotive, aerospace and electronics industries. By utilizing the latest stamping technology, manufacturers can produce complex parts with tight tolerances and excellent surface finishes.