Click to Expand OEMs and their suppliers are always in search of the most economical way to produce high quality parts to specifications and on schedule. When it isn’t feasible to manufacture parts in-house, partnering with an experienced supplier is a smart choice. One process that companies frequently outsource is metal stamping, which is a…
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What Influences The Cost Of Metals For Progressive Stamping?
As with any commodity, metal prices are influenced by a number of factors: mining and production costs, supply chain factors, tariffs, and more. Here’s a quick look at what drives prices of the metals that go into stampings. Raw metals and the products made from them commonly originate as mined ores, like iron or copper,…
A Pressing Matter: Balancing Part Cost and Quality in Micro Stamped Parts
As OEMs and aftermarket equipment companies tighten tolerances, manufacturers face the challenge of producing stamped parts that meet and exceed their customers’ requirements. Poor die design along with scrapped or reworked parts cost everyone involved time and money. It’s critical to get it right the first time and every time.