Stampings
Process Description Flat metal (coil or strip) is fed into a press that forms the desired part shape through a series of dies. Stampings fall within 4 basic categories: Compound Die Simplest of all stampings. Part is formed in a single station die in one stroke of the stamping press. Good for flat parts up to 1 inch thick. Manufacturer: Cly-Del Progressive Die Part is formed by using a series of dies and press strokes to form desired shape. Complex shapes and bends are possible as long as draw depth is limited. Manufacturer: Cly-Del Deep Draws Similar to progressive die but process focuses on forming tubular shapes with draw depths to 6 inches. Manufacturer: Cly-Del		Advantages Stamping process and tooling can be changed as part volume increases to lower unit cost Market Niche Volume Low to high (100 to 1 million) Materials Aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, and steel Applications Brackets, electrical contacts, covers, and housings Finishing Options Tumbling, plating & painting Secondary Operations Tapping, assembly, flattening, and coining