Progressive Die Stamping
Micro Deep Drawing in Progressive Stamping
How progressive tooling forms repeatable three-dimensional micro parts from metal foil as thin as 0.02 mm.
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Metal Stamping
Engineering notes for progressive die stamping, deep draw stamping and precision stamping.
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Progressive Die Stamping
Four-Slide and Multi-Slide Stamping
A practical guide to multi-directional forming, side punching, material savings and integrated assembly.
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Progressive Die Stamping
In-Die Rotary Cutting for Progressive Stamping
Precision rotary trimming removes excess material from drawn sleeves and housings inside the progressive die.
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Progressive Die Stamping
In-Die Tapping in Progressive Die Stamping
Integrating thread forming with stamping improves output, consistency and process cleanliness.
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Precision Stamping
Complex Deep Drawing in Precision Stamping
Process sequencing, reverse drawing and material control for complex precision-formed components.
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Precision Stamping
Fine Blanking Operations in Precision Stamping
High-quality sheared edges, close flatness and reduced secondary machining for precision parts.
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Precision Stamping
Local Thickening in Precision Stamping
Locally increasing wall thickness can strengthen a one-piece stamping and remove washers, welds and excess material.
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Precision Stamping
Stainless Steel Deep Drawing for Precision Components
Tooling, work-hardening and surface-control considerations for demanding stainless-steel drawn parts.
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Deep Drawing Special Materials and Alloys
Material-specific planning for stainless steel, aluminum, copper alloys, nickel alloys, titanium, tantalum and controlled-expansion metals.
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Deep Draw Stamping
Ultra-Deep Drawing for Long, Narrow Parts
Managing material flow, cracking and precision when the draw length is many times the component diameter.
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Deep Draw Stamping
Extrusion With Sharp Corners in Deep Drawn Stamping
Reverse extrusion and restriking reduce corner radii for sealing, fit and flatness requirements.
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