The Metal Stamping Process

1) Design
● Create 2D/3D models (CAD) with dimensions, features, and tolerances.
● Call out critical faces, hole sizes, bend radii, and cosmetic sides.

2) Tooling
● Build stamping dies from hardened steel to match spec and expected volumes.
● Plan die type (single-hit / compound / progressive) and maintenance.

3) Stamping
● Presses form parts by applying controlled tonnage along the die path.
● Process controls reduce burr, warpage, and variation batch-to-batch.

4) Finishing
● Clean, deburr, polish; apply coatings (e.g., paint, powder, plating) for durability and appearance.

How Stamping Runs on the Line

1) Feed
● Coil/sheet is aligned and fed; guides ensure consistent pitch and position.

2) Stamp
● Press tonnage (from a few to hundreds of tons) forms features per station/tool.

3) Release
● Parts are ejected and transferred to inline checks or bins.

4) Finish
● Parts are cleaned, edges refined, and coated as required before packing.

Why It Matters

● Scalable: efficient for small brackets to complex multi-station parts.
● Quality: repeatable geometry with proper tooling and process control.
● Cost: best total cost when yield, uptime, and logistics are stable.