Creating original components involves careful material selection. Copper is a common choice for individuals in the automotive and industrial spaces. This metal can easily be manipulated to take on different shapes and thicknesses, and CEP Technologies Corporation supports you with custom stamping services.

We work with teams worldwide on production projects that require original parts to be identical between batches and easily integrated into tools, vehicles and machines. Completing your project is seamless with CEP.

Expert Copper Progressive Die Stamping Services

Creating custom copper parts involves a progressive die. Since 1960, CEP has specialized in metal stamping procedures to help businesses of all sizes obtain the personalized metal parts they need for success. Today, this includes using sheets of copper and presses to bring your visions to life.

If you are unsure where to begin with the progressive stamping of copper, know that CEP guides you through our process from beginning to end.

Why Copper for Progressive Stamping?

Copper is a desirable material for metal stamping due to its natural qualities.

  • Superior electrical conductivity: Copper is frequently used in electronics production. This metal outperforms aluminum as a conductor, which is why CEP clients select copper for technology placed near contacts and circuits.
  • Thermal management: You might consider copper for parts that sit close to processors and batteries. Copper is known for its ability to dissipate heat, making it appropriate for creating heat sinks in electronics.
  • Corrosion resistance: Manufacturing professionals can use copper materials in challenging environments with moisture and certain chemical exposures. Copper’s resistance to corrosion improves its overall durability.
  • Complex component shapes: A stamped copper part may need to take on a complicated shape. Thanks to its pliability and ductility, copper can easily be transformed into new shapes without cracking.

Copper Materials and Alloys for Stamping

CEP has a strong understanding of the types of copper materials and alloys appropriate for your use cases.

  • Pure copper (C11000): Use 99.9% pure copper for electrical parts. CEP has access to C11000 copper material that can be altered into the shapes you need.
  • C10200 copper: CEP supplies C10200 copper materials containing almost no oxygen. Expect a slightly higher conductivity level compared to C11000 varieties. C10200 copper is recommended for additional welding and brazing.
  • Beryllium copper (BeCu): Choose copper sheets with a small amount of beryllium added for extra wear resistance.
  • Phosphor bronze: Our team recommends phosphor bronze copper alloy materials for a stamped copper part subject to friction.

Applications for Copper Progressive Stamping

Copper metal stamping is a critical procedure in the creation of parts for your industry.

Electrical Components

  • Connectors
  • Terminals
  • Press-fit pins
  • Relays
  • Switches
  • Bus bars
  • Antennas and shielding

Automotive Electronics

  • Battery tabs
  • PCB terminals
  • OBD pins
  • Connector housings
  • Lead frames

Renewable Energy

  • Junction box terminals
  • Generator inverters
  • Grounding springs
  • Terminal lugs
  • Fuse and link plates
  • Heat-spreader clips

Our Copper Progressive Stamping Capabilities

CEP will help you create small copper components using tools and dies tailored to your project. Once we learn your goals for a part, we begin exploring options for copper and alloys.

Custom copper metal stampings range in thickness between 0.002 and 0.080 inches. Based on the type of component being produced, CEP can finish hundreds of parts per minute in many cases. Our facility has additional equipment for secondary operations, such as finishing and cutting. Depend on our team for copper notching, flanging, coining and shearing tasks. We also assist with copper coatings for your needs.