Metal Stamping Services
Elimold is an ISO 9001:2015-, 13485:2016-, 14001:2015-certified manufacturer of precision stamped metal components and assemblies. With engineering support, tooling design, and advanced equipment in-house, our team can overcome just about any metal stamping obstacle.
Precision Metal Stamping Manufacturer
Elimold is a leader in the production of stamped metal parts for OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers). We specialize in short to medium run precision metal stampings and manufacture tooling in-house for the highest quality and reliability. Short run metal stamping services are a cost-effective manufacturing process that meets the needs of customers with short lead times, low to medium repeatability, and those who may require part modifications. We are committed to investing in the latest technology to enable our experienced engineers and technicians to reduce lead times and get your parts into production with fast turnaround and delivery.
We can provide short run metal stamping supplies in virtually any shape or size. Our press shop equipment includes both traditional and non-traditional capabilities. In addition to our traditional metal stamping capabilities, our team combines traditional stamping methods with laser cutting to obtain the best manufacturing results at the lowest possible price.
As a leading provider of metal stamping services, Elimold manufactures complex, high-quality stampings and components for customers around the world. Our dedication to quality coupled with our extensive manufacturing capabilities has earned us a large number of customers in the medical components, manufacturing, renewable energy, automotive, and home improvement sectors.
Our Capabilities
Elimold provides metal stamping services to a variety of industries. We run stampings up to .250” thick, but our specialty is high-volume, tight tolerance, precision stampings in a variety of materials from .003”-.060” thick. Our presses have full feed lines and are die sensor protection ready. We run nearly 60 million metal stampings per year at a 98% on time delivery rate.
Take your production needs to the next level without sacrificing quality. With CNC Machining, Sheet Metal Fabrication, CNC Grinding, Wire EDM and support operations, Elimold can be a single source for your assembly and sub-assembly projects.
Elimold is ISO 9001:2015 certified. To learn more about our metal stamping services Contact us today.
Metal Stamping Services Customized to Your Needs
If you have a complete design, our build-to-print services are ideal for you. As a leading precision metal stamping manufacturer, we specialize in producing stamped metal parts based on your prints, specifications, or purchase order requirements.
If you have a great idea but haven’t fleshed out all the details yet, or you don’t have a concept prototype yet, the Elimold team is here to help. Our build-to-spec solutions involve working with you to bring your product from concept to reality. This requires defining the key requirements and what is needed to meet them. Once the final design is acceptable, full production begins.
But Elimold does more than just stamp metal. With a full range of value-added services under one roof, we can streamline your supply chain.
Tool & Die Services
With our team of experienced in-house tool room designers, we apply best methods in tooling to design repeatable, close tolerance, high quality tools. We typically start with the right design for the job, and then build our tools with extremely tight tolerances, proper clearances, adjustable forms, proper heat-treated alloys, precision wire cut EDM geometry, and precise assembly, fitting, and testing. Our in-die sensors allow us to monitor tool performance in real time, increasing efficiency and reducing down time during misfires, slug pulls, misalignment, and other tool killing issues.
Quality Systems
All our facilities are ISO 9001 certified. In addition, Elimold has experience in many industry and application-specific quality control systems and processes.
PPAP (Pre-Production Approval Process)
This process is completed prior to full production of new or redesigned metal parts, using standard and custom quality standards. PPAP includes layout checks – measuring every dimension of a metal part using micrometers, calipers, and automated equipment.
- CMM: Coordinate Measuring Machines have probes that can precisely touch multiple points on a metal part that a human hand cannot.
- Faro Arm: This measuring device features a high-precision laser that scans 560,000 points per second, enabling the layout of a metal part to be defined quickly and accurately. This speeds up the pre-production process without sacrificing quality and detail. It pinpoints inaccuracies, allowing design corrections to be made before a part goes into full production.
First Article Inspection
This quality check is performed every time a stamping press produces a predetermined number of metal parts for the first time. This ensures that the production process is set up correctly so that production orders can be completed without interruption. During metal stamping operations, the ERP system determines the type and frequency of quality checks and notifies the press operators at their workstations.
Precise measurements are taken using industry standard quality tools as well as custom gauges designed and manufactured by Ultra. Regular in-house calibrations are performed to ensure that the quality tools maintain their accuracy.
Ready to start your metal stamping project?
Designing and producing a custom metal stamping can be complex. New parts often require extensive investments in tools, while existing parts can be prone to quality issues with suppliers. If you have a question about your part, please reach out. We have both design and manufacturing experts (including design engineers) available to help.
Metal Stamp Material Options
If you are unsure which material is best, we can help. Our experienced engineering team has extensive metallurgical knowledge and would be happy to help you select the best metal alloy for your application. Please contact Elimold to discuss your project requirements.
- Aluminum
- Rubber
- Brass
- Copper
- Carbon Steel
- High Strength Steel
- Galvanized Steel
- Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
- Stainless Steel
- Nickel and Nickel Alloys
- Plastic
- And More…
Comprehensive Secondary Services
In order to meet more product specifications and applications, Elimold provides comprehensive secondary finishing services
- Washing
- Heat Treating
- Deburring
- Machining
- Tapping
- Plating
- Coating
- Assembly
- Painting
- Reaming
- Part Flattening
- Powder Coating
- Polishing
- Welding
- Spotfacing
Metal Stamping Services for a Host of Industries
Our extensive range of capabilities means that our metal stamping supplier services are used throughout numerous industries, including:
- Medical
- Safe & Lock
- Aerospace
- Dental
- Automotive
- Appliances
- Electronic
- Military
- Renewable Energy
- Natural Gas and
- Safety
- And More
Metal Stamping Application
Whether for electronics, automotive, aerospace, or medical applications, metal stamping stands as a cornerstone, offering versatility in producing high-volume, repeatable, and reliable products.
- Automotive body panels
- Electrical connectors
- Medical device components
- Aerospace fasteners
- Metal brackets
- Enclosures for electronics
- Heat sinks
- Engine components
- Battery contacts
- Appliance housings
- Decorative trim
- Lighting fixtures
- Metal keys and buttons
- Washers and clips
- Electrical Busbars
Let’s Get Started
For reliable delivery of stamped metal components, contact the experts at Elimold. With unmatched capabilities and a quality-first mindset, we deliver compliant components on time, every time. Contact us to learn more about our precision metal stamping services. We’d be happy to discuss your project in more detail.
What is metal stamping?
Metal stamping also known as sheet metal stamping, involves the use of a stamping press and dies (tooling) to transform sheet metal into your chosen shape or design. The die surface and the tool use diverse techniques to work the metal until the desired shape or form is achieved.
Die refers to the tooling used in developing the final form of a workpiece. This metal forming manufacturing process is capable of supporting medium to high volume metal parts production projects or requirements at affordable prices.
Types Of Metal Stamping
Metal stamping encompasses a range of processes, each tailored to meet specific manufacturing needs and design requirements. The primary types include:
Progressive stamping utilizes a series of stations within a single press, each designed to perform a specific operation—cutting, bending, punching, or coining—on a metal strip as it passes through. This sequential approach ensures continuous production and intricate part detailing, making it ideal for complex component fabrication.
This method excels in minimizing material wastage and maximizing productivity. By integrating multiple tasks into one continuous operation, progressive stamping reduces production times and costs. Its capability to maintain tight tolerances and consistent quality across large batches underscores its value in industries demanding precision, such as automotive and electronics.
Deep draw stamping is a specialized metal forming process that is utilized to create deep, hollow parts exceeding their diameter. This technique involves pulling a sheet metal blank into a die through a punch, forming a cup-shaped part without altering the material thickness.
Deep draw stamping is distinguished by its ability to produce components with high depth-to-diameter ratios, making it ideal for manufacturing parts like automotive bodies, kitchen sinks, and various metal enclosures used in electronics and appliances.
Fourslide stamping, also known as multislide or four-way stamping, is a versatile and efficient metal forming process uniquely designed to handle complex parts with multiple bends and angles. This technique employs a series of horizontal slides — four in total — that move in and out of the working area, allowing for precise manipulation of the metal workpiece from multiple directions.
This method is particularly beneficial for producing small, complex parts in high volumes, such as brackets, clips, and connectors, across various industries including electronics, automotive, and medical devices.
Unlike progressive stamping, which processes the metal strip through various stations within a single die, transfer die stamping uses individual dies for each operation. Here, parts are transferred from one station to the next by mechanical handlers, enabling each piece to undergo multiple operations such as punching, bending, and trimming within separate but sequentially arranged dies.
Short Run Stamping caters to low-volume production needs, offering flexibility and reduced tooling costs. Ideal for custom or prototype parts, this process allows for rapid adjustments and minimal investment. It suits projects requiring fast turnaround times and those in the developmental stages, providing precision and quality without the necessity for large-scale production setups.
Long Run Stamping is optimized for high-volume production, significantly reducing the per-unit cost through economies of scale. This process is ideal for parts with consistent demand, utilizing dedicated tooling to ensure high precision and efficiency. It supports continuous operations, making it a staple in industries needing vast quantities of identical components with stringent quality standards.
Metal Stamping Techniques
Several techniques can be performed during the metal stamping process, including:
Exactly as it sounds, bending is the process of twisting and flexing sheet metal into a desired shape. Typically, pieces are bent around one axis into L-, U-, or V-shaped forms.
Blanking involves cutting pieces out of a piece of sheet metal using a die. It creates clean components, or blanks, that can undergo further processing by the stamping press or other machinery.
During this process, a technician places a piece of metal between a die and punch in a stamping machine, and then uses the tip of the punch to penetrate the material and bend it. This process is repeated to relieve internal stresses throughout the component. When flexed, a coined material should not exhibit any spring-back effects.
Curling is a technique wherein a hollow and circular roll is introduced to the component. The curl is stronger than the rest of the component and safer to handle.
Primarily used in the creation of electronic components, drawing is a process that uses tensile force to shape the component into a desired thickness and shape. During the drawing process, blanks are drawn over a die, slowly stretching them and manipulating them into a new structure.
Blanks can be embossed by both raising and recessing the sheet metal components. Embossing is a process referring to the creation of recessions or protrusions in the component, which is achieved by passing the blank along a roller die or against a die with the desired shape.
Flanging uses dies, presses, or specialized machinery to introduce a flange onto a component. It shouldn’t mark or wrinkle the material.
Forming is a catch-all term that refers to the processes and techniques that are used to form or shape blanks.
Piercing is a technique wherein a technician uses a punch and die to introduce holes, slots, or notches into the component. The tight tolerances produced by piercing allow for a cleaner cut than drilling, and it’s also more productive than laser cutting.
Similar to blanking, punching is the process of removing parts of a blank to further refine it. Instead of cutting new blanks out of a sheet of material, punching removes parts of a component that will be scrapped.
Benefits of Precision Metal Stamping
- Cost Efficiency: Metal stamping produces precision metal parts quickly, making it perfect for high volume production. As the production levels increase, labor costs decrease, making it cost-effective.
- Less Scrap Material: In addition to its efficiency, precision metal stamping also produces less scrap material than other metal forming processes, making it more cost-effective.
- High Quality and Accuracy: As the name suggests, precision metal stamping produces highly detailed, complex products at the precise tolerances that your application requires. Despite multiple pieces being cut together, each product is of high quality and accurate every time.
- Highly Automated Process: Metal stamping can be easily automated and can incorporate value-added secondary services into the die or press. These services can include in-die tapping, in-die welding, or automatic nut insertion, which increases the overall value of the part.
Are you ready to Tool Up, and Reduce Cost?
At Elimold. we can guide you through the process of creating one hundred pieces per year, to one million. Elimoldhas the ability to produce parts without any of these tooling options for lower quantities, and when you’re ready we are here to help you decide which option best fits cost reduction requirements, and total investment.
Stage/Form Tooling
Form/Stage Tooling is utilized to decrease the production time for bending metal. This is perhaps the cheapest form of metal stamping in which we utilize a Punch Press instead of a Press Brake to bend tabs, flanges, or Offsets. This tooling is a great option for customers looking to achieve part cost reductions without large tooling cost. This is achieved by blanking a part by laser or turret cutting and then forming with hard tooling. Estimated cost for this tooling can be as little as $250-500 and it can have substantial savings for customers looking to reduce part cost with limited tooling expenditures.
Compound Tooling
If blanking your part out by utilizing Laser and or Turret Cutting is too expensive the next step up would be a Compound Tool. With a compound tool we will Stamp the entire flat layout of your part with every rotation of our punch press. This is the fastest way to produce a flat layout, and it can be combined with Form Tooling as a secondary option if Progressive Tooling options don’t make financial sense. This tooling can vary in cost depending on thickness and size, but could be as little as $500 to $5,000 depending on complexity.
Progressive Tooling
Progressive Tooling combines forming and blanking into one process. Generally a Coil or Sheet Stock will be loaded into one side of the punch press. When the part comes out it is complete including forms, coining, offsets, and other features as required. This option is best for higher volumes. This production tooling will yield the cheapest part cost mostly due to reduced handling and labor, and higher efficiencies. Tooling can vary in cost depending on the complexity and features of the part. A general range for a simple part could be as low as $2,500, whereas an extremely complex part could vary from $25,000 to $100,000 or more.
Ready To Start Your Next Project?
At Elimold, we offer precision metal stamping services, including prototyping and custom stamping, at affordable prices. To get a quote for a custom project, contact us today.