Stamping Services Specifications

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Stamping Capabilities

	Stamping Capabilities
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	Deep Drawing		Fabrication of deeply recessed parts with a punch; deep-drawn parts are characterized by a depth that exceeds the part width, as in a cup produced from a flat metal sheet.
	Blanking / Piercing		Blanking or piercing operations produce stamped parts by use of a punch and die.  A press is used to advance the punch tool through a sheet into the mating die.  Blanking and piercing operations typically require finishing or other secondary operations in order to remove sharp edges, burrs, or other rugged features.
	Fine Blanking		Specialized technique of high-precision blanking in which material is sheared smoothly through entire material thickness.  This process can be used to produce finished parts without need for secondary operations.
	Fourslide / Multislide Stamping		In addition to the vertical motion of a punch press, multislide stamping incorporates horizontal die applications from multiple directions, either simultaneously or successively.
	Progressive Dies		Production-efficient process in which multiple stamping or forming operations are done on parts in successive stages or positions along fabrication cycle.
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	Additional Manufacturing Capabilities
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	Anodizing		Anodizing is a galvanic finishing process well suited to aluminum and its alloys.  Anodize finishes can be hard for wear applications, or can include corrosion-resistant properties or a wide variety of colors.
	Black Oxide		Anti-corrosion treatment for a variety of steels.
	Coiling / Spring Making		Supplier has coiling or spring making capabilities.  Coiling is the process of winding wire into rings or spirals.
	Drilling / Tapping		Drilling, tapping, threading, and associated or similar operations.
	EDM Cutting		Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) cuts metal via discharge from an electrode.  The two primary types are wire EDM, in which the electrode is a thin wire typically made of brass or other alloys, and ram EDM, in which the electrode is a specially shaped piece of graphite or copper alloy. EDM is noted for tight dimensional tolerances and high finish quality without secondary operations such as lapping or grinding.
	Electroplating		Electroplating is a finishing process often used for materials such as brass, bronze, and copper.  A wide variety of colors and textures can be achieved.
	Grinding		Grinding capability can provide very smooth and precise material finishes, and can be used to finish high-hardness wear surfaces.
	Heat Treating / Stress Relieving		Broad category of processes used to treat metals such as annealing, passivation, hardening, etc.  Stress relieving may be important to relieve residual stresses imposed during the stamping process.
	Painting / Powder Coating		Application of decorative and/or protective finishes; coatings are typically thicker than plating or anodizing operations.
	Tool Making		Design and production of tooling to facilitate part fabrication.
	CNC Machining		Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machining centers can include the capability of very precise machining operations such as turning, milling, boring, etc.
	Water / Abrasive Jet Cutting		Water jets and water abrasive jets rely on highly pressurized water (20,000 - 60,000 psi) flowing through a nozzle or "jewel" approximately 0.010" in diameter.  Advantages include almost no material heating during cutting, low side loads, and ability to achieve complex shapes and tight inside radii. Low fixture costs and fast setup and programming times make this process very suitable for prototypes or short runs.  It is most widely used for two-dimensional cutting; three-dimensional machining is possible in specialty applications. Pure water jets are typically used to cut very soft material such as fabrics or rubber; metals usually require abrasives in the stream.  "Water Jet" is a generic term that is sometimes used to cover both processes.
	Welding		Joining of metals and metal parts by melting and re-forming a metal bond between materials, with or without additional filler metal.
	Other		Unlisted secondary operation.
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Materials

	Materials		Material selection considerations include tensile or impact strength, magnetic and electric properties, and corrosion resistance.  Material flow during the stamping or forming process is another significant consideration when deep draws or especially thin or thick parts are desired.
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	Ferrous Metals		Broad category of metals for which iron is the primary constituent, including carbon and cold-rolled steels, stainless steel, etc.
	Nonferrous Metals		Metals and metal alloys such as brass, copper, aluminum, and nickel and their alloys.  Bronze, Inconel, Monel and other specialty alloys fall into this category.
	Exotic Metals and Alloys		Metals and their alloys with special properties and applications; include such materials as beryllium copper, beryllium nickel, niobium, tantalum, and titanium.
	Precious Metals		Specialty stamping of precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, etc.  Industrial applications include electronic connection terminals; other applications include gold foil stamping for the printing industry and other specialty services.
	Plastic		Broad category including all thermoplastic materials and their stamping or die-cutting.
	Other		Unlisted or unusual application-specific materials may include such things as stampings of cork, fiber sheeting, etc.
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Services Offered

	Services Offered:
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	Assembly Services		Supplier provides secondary operations and assembly services such as electro-mechanical assemblies, ultrasonic and heat welding, printing, painting, bonding, and machining.
	Engineering / Design Assistance		Supplier can assist with engineering, concepts, manufacturing costs, manufacturing techniques, and material considerations. Supplier may also be able to assist in upgrading or redesigning, re-evaluating or modernizing existing products to increase performance and/or reduce manufacturing costs. Some suppliers offer material sourcing and CAD modeling as well.
	Prototype / Short Run		Supplier can create prototypes or perform small production runs for concept or market testing or product introduction cycles.
	High Volume Production		Supplier is capable of performing high volume production runs; equipment dedication and run time will depend on part and order specifications.
	Specialty Packaging		Supplier provides part packaging specific to client requirements such as tape, reel, or tray packaging.
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Regional Preference

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	North America		Companies are located in the United States, Canada or Mexico.
	United States Only		This selection will return only companies located within the United States.
	Northeast US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Northeast US; namely Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
	Southern US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Southern US; namely Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
	Southwest US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Southwest US; namely Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.
	Northwest US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Northwest US; namely Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
	Midwest US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Midwest US; namely Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
	Canada Only		This selection will return only companies located in Canada.
	South / Central America Only		This selection will return only companies with facilities in South American countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, or in Central American countries such as Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, etc.
	Europe Only		This selection will return only companies located in Europe; namely Germany, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom, etc.
	South Asia Only		This selection will return only companies located in South Asia; namely India, Pakistan, Nepal, etc.
	Near East Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Near East; namely Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, etc.
	East Asia / Pacific Only		This selection will return only companies located in East Asia; namely China, Japan, Taiwan, etc.
	Oceania Only		Companies are located in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and a large group of South Pacific islands that include Micronesia, Polynesia, Guam, Fiji, Tonga, etc.
	Africa Only		Companies are located in sub-Saharan Africa.
	Other		Any unlisted country or region.
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