Focus processes: fine blanking and thinning deep drawing
What edge quality does fine blanking achieve?
Answer
The process virtually eliminates edge deformation, so geometry stays true. We hold flatness and perpendicularity to within 0.03mm, and in some cases down to 0.01mm. The sheared surface is smooth and can extend over 90% of the material thickness, which improves both the look and the function of the part. Fine blanking also leaves a minimal fracture zone, and burrs are nearly nonexistent.
Sources
- Fine Blanking Operations in Precision Stamping | BalfordThe process virtually eliminates edge deformation, so geometry stays true. We hold flatness and perpendicularity to within 0.03mm, and in some cases down to 0.01mm. The sheared surface is smooth and can extend over 90% of the material thickness, which improves both the look and the function of the p...
- Precision Metal Stamping Services | Custom Stamped PartsBrackets Stamped brackets with repeatable hole positions for reliable assembly. Sensor Components Small functional parts for sensor assemblies where feature location drives performance. PROCESS OPTIONS Precision Stamping Process Options The correct process balances functional requirements, edge qual...
- Custom Metal Shims & Shim Washers Made to Drawing | BalfordWhat is the difference between laser cutting and blanking for shims? Cost and edge condition. Laser cutting needs no tooling, so it is the economical route up to roughly 2,000 pieces and the right choice for prototypes and profiles that are still changing; the edge carries a light heat-affected zone...
- Custom Metal Shims & Shim Washers Made to Drawing | BalfordA: Cost and edge condition. Laser cutting needs no tooling, so it is the economical route up to roughly 2,000 pieces and the right choice for prototypes and profiles that are still changing; the edge carries a light heat-affected zone and a dross burr that is removed before packing. Blanking needs a...
- Precision Metal Stamping Services | Custom Stamped PartsRepeat feature position Dedicated tooling locates related holes, edges and formed features CNC machining or fabricated assembly Volume, datum strategy and accumulated tolerance Functional cut edge Fine blanking or controlled shearing may improve edge condition Blanking plus machining or grinding Req...
- Sheet Metal Cutting Services China | Blanks & ProfilesDo you provide blanks ready for forming or welding? Yes. Cut blanks are supplied with controlled dimensions and edge quality, ready for downstream bending, deep drawing, stamping or welding. Deburring and surface protection can be included. What edge quality can I expect? Edge quality follows the me...
What an engineer still needs from you
- material and material condition (grade, temper)
- material thickness, plus the key diameter, height and wall thickness
- tolerances, burr direction and the visual acceptance standard
- annual volume - it decides whether tooling is single-hit, progressive or transfer
- surface finish, and any secondary machining, annealing or plating
Next step. Send the drawing for a manufacturability review, or send the part data for a process and cost route.
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This page is an engineering answer, not a quotation and not a dimensional acceptance. It is generated from Balford's published material and held to the verified company fact sheet.