What Is Metal Stamping?
Various industries require small metal parts made precisely and in high quantities. At CEP Technologies Corporation, we specialize in miniature to small custom progressive stamping projects.
Metal stamping is a high-speed manufacturing method that transforms flat metal sheets into precise, functional parts. Using dies and presses, this technique produces metal stamping components for industries ranging from electronics and power delivery to automotive and aerospace. The metal stamping process starts with feeding metal into a stamping press, where it is shaped, cut or formed. This creates consistent, high-quality parts at scale.
How Does Progressive Metal Stamping Work?
Progressive stamping is a specialized form of metal stamping. This streamlined high-volume manufacturing method transforms raw metal coils into finished parts through a series of precise, automated steps.
- Material feeding: A coil of metal is unrolled and fed into the stamping press using an automated feeder system.
- Die engagement: The metal enters a custom-designed progressive die, which contains multiple stations that perform a specific operation.
- Sequential operations: As the strip advances with each press stroke, it undergoes a series of transformations, such as piercing, blanking, bending, coining and forming.
- Part separation: At the final station, the completed part is cut from the strip and ejected, ready for inspection or secondary processing.
Key Equipment and Tooling
CEP Technologies Corporation uses advanced progressive stamping presses and in-house tooling capabilities to ensure precision and uniformity. Our setup features:
- High-speed stamping presses, which ensure tight tolerance control
- Custom progressive dies, which are built and maintained by CEP’s expert toolmakers
- Automated feeders and straighteners, which allow for consistent material handling
- In-die sensors, which enable real-time quality monitoring
Each step of our progressive metal stamping process is tailored to the part’s geometry and performance requirements for optimal efficiency and part quality. CEP’s tooling and die capabilities also support long production runs with minimal maintenance.
Materials and Thicknesses
CEP offers a wide range of metal stamping materials to suit diverse applications, including:
- Stainless steel
- High- and low-carbon cold rolled steel
- Aluminum
- Beryllium copper
- Nickel-plated steel
- Pre-galvanized steel
- Brass, bronze and copper
- Precious metals
These materials are available in various tempers and finishes. They can typically be processed in thicknesses ranging from 0.002” to 0.080”, depending on the material and part complexity.
Advantages of Progressive Metal Stamping
Choosing progressive stamping offers several key benefits:
- Efficiency: Reduces cycle time by performing multiple operations in one pass
- Scalability: Enables fast ramp-up for large production runs with minimal downtime
- Precision: Delivers tight tolerances and consistent quality across thousands of parts
- Cost-effectiveness: Lowers labor and material costs through automation and fewer scraps
Progressive Metal Stamping Applications and Industries
CEP provides custom metal stamping components for a broad range of critical sectors and applications, including:
- Automotive: EV battery terminals, ignition contacts and sensors
- Electronics: EMI/RFI shielding, micro connectors and switch contacts
- Aerospace: Lightweight brackets, grounding clips and thermal shielding parts
- Telecommunications: Signal connectors, antenna components and modular jack parts
Partner With CEP for Progressive Metal Stamping Projects
From stamping to finishing, our in-house team delivers quality service to meet your exact performance and cost requirements. Request a free quote or contact us today to discuss your metal stamping needs. CEP is ready to help you design a new product or scale up your existing production with speed and precision.