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Friday, May 23, 2014

Where Precision Stamping Might Be Used

By Rick Clark


The processes of metalworking which are used to attain a certain shape or form from a sheet of metal are usually described as stamping or pressing. The main techniques used as part of these processes are generally embossing, punching or using a machine press. There are many different industries which rely on these precision stamping techniques - from their own individual needs which are based on the qualities of the metal and what the end component will be used for. Here are some examples of the principal industries that make use of such techniques.

To begin with we have the electrical industry. Here metal pressing processes can be used to create circuit boards as well as other electronic components. Beryllium copper may also be required in these processes because of its conductive properties.

Another industry where precision stamping is widely used is the automotive sector. There are many complex parts required in the manufacturing of cars and other vehicles such as engine components, safety related devices, transmission components and exterior and interior lights. Specialist stamping companies can design and manufacture these parts can be made using metal stamping processes. It has to be noted that parts will need to meet certain quality standards as there are stringent rules within the automotive industry for the obvious reasons of ensuring safe motoring.

Another industry in which precision stamped metal parts are used in the medical sector. Medical equipment and machinery is of course extremely complex and therefore any component parts produced must adhere to strict regulations in terms of size and specification in order to ensure this machinery and equipment can function effectively.

In the medical industry precision metal stamping might be used to create components for surgical equipment, implantable devices and other micro parts. Strict standards will need to be met in order to ensure patient safety.

Of course there are a number of other industry sectors in which stamped metal parts will be widely used. Some of these examples may include the marine, agriculture, aerospace and telecoms industries. More information on the industry applications of metal pressings can be found by looking online or speaking with a specialist metalworking company.




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