Aluminium & Steel Stamping 101 - How the Stamping Process Works.

Stamping sheet metal into valuable components and machinery for various industries can be accomplished through this process. Since there are nearly as many styles as this technique serves industries, it is vital to recognize and comprehend the complexity of this component formation approach when selecting services to create parts.

What is the most typical material for stamping?

Ferrous Metals

Iron-containing alloys, known as ferrous metals, are often magnetic and renowned for their sturdiness and long-term usability. Ferrous steel is a widely utilized ferrous metal well-known for its wide range of uses. Despite their high strength, ferrous metals are more easily corroded because of the iron they contain. Due to its excellent tensile strength, carbon steel is the most widely utilized aluminium stamping for metal stamping applications.

Non-Ferrous Metals

For stamped goods, non-ferrous metals are an excellent choice because of their high flexibility and wide range of beneficial qualities. Stamping can be done with various non-ferrous metals, although some of the more common ones are aluminum, tin, copper, brass, bronze, gold, and silver. Because of its low cost, lightweight, and resistance to corrosion, aluminum is particularly desirable for stamping components and products.

Metal stamping applications require careful consideration of the die material composition when deciding on the best metal for the job. Tool or hardened steel is the most common material for dies. However, aluminum or mild steel can be used if the workpiece or process calls for it.

How Metal Stamping Works

Steel stamping, often known as pressing, is an inexpensive manufacturing method that produces large numbers of identical metal parts quickly and cheaply. It is possible to execute stamping operations in both short and long production runs, as well as with other metal forming operations, and they may include several specialized methods or techniques, including:

• Punching

• Blanking

• Embossing

• Coining

• Bending

• Flanging

Using a die to cut the material into specific shapes is called "punching" or "blanking." When punching, a scrap piece of fabric is taken from the workpiece as the punch enters the die, thus creating a hole. A workpiece is blanked when stripped from its primary material and used as the desired workpiece.

Using a die and a punch or press, a workpiece is bent while being stamped using the coining technique. Punching the metal with the punch tip results in precise, repeatable bends. Furthermore, the metal workpiece is freed from springback effects thanks to the deep penetration's reduction of internal tensions.

Forging metal into L, U, or V-shaped profiles can be accomplished by bending it. Bending metal causes plastic deformation that exceeds yield strength but falls short of its tensile strength.  Flanking a metal workpiece is done with the aid of dies, presses, or other specialist flanging machinery.

Arbomex's Metal Stamping Expertise

Many sectors can benefit from metal stamping's advantages. This method is highly cost-effective and time efficient to produce anything from a single component to an extremely complex product. The aluminium stamping components manufactured by Arbomex are designed to meet the needs of many industries. Arbomex is proud to deliver industry-leading steel stamping services that meet and surpass your expectations using cutting-edge stamping technology. You can count on Arbomex if you need metal stamping parts. If you need high-quality parts, we'll bring them to you quickly and at a price you can afford.