Custom Metal Stamping Parts & Stamping Die Manufacturer

From stamping die design and tool manufacturing to high-volume sheet metal stamping production, CNC machining, and assembly — all under one roof.

Metal Stamping Parts for Automotive, EV, Medical & Industrial Applications

Senses Mold is a metal stamping parts manufacturer and stamping die maker basedin Dongguan, Guangdong, China. We design and build stamping dies in-house — progressive dies, transfer dies, compound dies, and fine blanking tooling — and run production on the same floor. Our stamping facility holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001:2015 certification, serving Tier 1 automotive suppliers, medical device OEMs, and electronics manufacturers across North America and Europe.

Automotive Stamping Parts

Automotive Stamping Parts

Seat brackets, door hinges, chassis components, heat shields

New Energy Stamping

EV & New Energy Stamping

Battery housing components, busbar stampings, motor brackets, EV structural parts

Medical-Device-Part-Stamping

Medical Device Stamping

Surgical instrument components, device housings, implant-grade brackets

Connector Stamping

Electronics & Connector Stamping

EMI shields, connector terminals, lead frames, precision brackets

Industrial Hardware Stamping

Industrial Hardware Stamping

Hinges, brackets, fastener components

Consumer Appliance Stamping

Consumer Appliance Stamping

ppliance panels, inner drum components, heating element brackets, motor housings

Can’t Find Your Part Type? Send us your drawing today for a free DFM analysis and quotation.

We manufacture a wide range of custom metal stamping components beyond the examples shown here. Whether you have a 2D drawing, 3D model, or concept sketch, our engineering team can review your project and provide expert manufacturing feedback.

Our Custom Metal Sheet Stamping Capabilities

Whether you need high-speed progressive stamping for connector terminals, deep drawn housings for EV battery modules, or fine blanking for transmission components — our press shop and in-house tool room are set up to handle it under one roof.

60–300T

Machine Tonnage Range

0.1–10mm 

Material Thickness

50M+

Annual Production Capacity (pcs)

±0.01mm 

Stamping Tolerance 

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Metal Stamping Press

60T to 300T press range covering small precision parts to large structural components. Strip width up to 400 mm. Material thickness 0.1 mm to 10.0 mm across steel, stainless, aluminum, copper, and brass.

Strip width Up to 400 mm

Press speed Up to 800 SPM

Part size Up to 800 × 500 mm

Thickness range 0.1 – 10.0 mm

Annual output 50,000,000+ pcs/year

Metal Stamping Process

Metal Stamping Process

Six core stamping processes, all in-house — matched to your part geometry, material, and production volume from the first DFM review.

Progressive Die Stamping — high-speed, multi-station, minimal scrap

Transfer Die Stamping — large parts, deep draw, free-state forming

Compound Die Stamping — single-hit, blanking + piercing combined

Blanking Die Stamping — ±0.01 mm, smooth shear face, no secondary ops

Deep Drawn Stamping — housings, shells, cups up to 150 mm draw depth

Coining Die Stamping — tight flatness, controlled springback

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Quality Metal Stamping

IATF 16949 certified facility — not just ISO 9001. Every production program runs with in-process SPC monitoring, CMM first-article inspection, and PPAP Level 3 documentation as standard.

PPAP Level 3 capable

General tolerance ±0.05 mm

Fine blanking tol. ±0.01 mm

FAI report Issued with every T1 sample

Cpk requirement ≥ 1.33 on critical features

Not sure if your part fits?

Send us the drawing — our engineers will assess material, process, and tolerance feasibility within 24 hours. No commitment required.

Complete Manufacturing Support Beyond Stamping Die

Stamping is rarely the last step. To reduce your supplier count and simplify logistics, we offer a full range of secondary operations in-house — from precision CNC machining and tapping to surface finishing and sub-assembly. One supplier, one shipment, one point of contact.

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CNC Machining

Critical bores, mating faces, threaded features, and tight-tolerance dimensions that stamping alone cannot achieve. Milling, drilling, tapping, and reaming on stamped components without re-fixturing to a second supplier.

Tolerance ±0.005 mm on machined features

Equipment 3-axis & 5-axis CNC machining centers

Best for Automotive brackets, medical housings, connector bodies

Metal stamping surface finishes

Surface Finishing

Enhance corrosion resistance, surface hardness, and appearance with finishing options applied after stamping and machining. All finishing specified and coordinated by our team — no separate finishing vendor required.

Tolerance ±0.005 mm on machined features

Options Zinc plating · Nickel plating · Chrome plating
Powder coating · E-coating · Anodizing (aluminum)
Passivation (stainless) · Black oxide · Dacromet

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Deburring & Edge Treatment

Stamped edges carry burrs, sharp corners, and rollover that affect fit, function, and safety. We remove flash and condition edges through vibratory finishing, tumbling, and manual deburring — matched to your part geometry and surface requirement.

Methods Vibratory finishing · Tumble deburring · Manual deburring

Best for Parts with tight mating fits, medical components, consumer-facing surfaces

Spot welding

Welding & Joining

Spot welding, projection welding, and MIG/TIG welding for stamped assemblies that require permanent joining before delivery. Reduces your inbound parts count and assembly labor at your facility.

Processes Spot welding · Projection welding · MIG · TIG

Best for Automotive sub-assemblies, brackets, structural frames, enclosure panels

metal stamping Tapping & Thread Forming

Tapping & Thread Forming

In-line or post-press tapping for M2 through M16 threads. Thread forming preferred over cutting for higher thread strength in thin-wall stamped parts. Eliminates the need for separate nut insertion in many assembly applications.

Range M2 – M16

Method Thread forming & thread cutting

Best for Sheet metal enclosures, brackets, structural assemblies

Assembly Service

Assembly & Kitting

Mechanical assembly, hardware insertion, fastener installation, and functional sub-assembly completed before shipment. Receive production-ready components — not loose stampings that require further handling on your line.

Services Hardware insertion · Fastener installation
Sub-assembly · Functional testing · Kitting & labeling

Best for Automotive modules, medical device sub-assemblies, electronics enclosures

Why Source Secondary Operations from One-Stop Stamping Supplier?

Managing stamping, machining, finishing, and assembly across separate
vendors multiplies lead time, increases communication risk, and makes quality accountability unclear. At Senses Mold, every secondary operation runs within the same quality system — same IATF 16949 process control, same CMM inspection, same project team from first DFM to final shipment.

Why Global Buyers Choose Senses Mold for Metal Stamping Die?

Sourcing stamped parts from China comes with real risks — dies that wear out ahead of schedule, tolerances that drift in mass production, and tooling you can’t transfer if something goes wrong. Here’s how we’re built to handle each one.

20+
Years Stamping
500+
Stamping Dies delivered
±0.01mm
Fine Blanking Tolerance
98%
On-time delivery rate
MOLD DFM REPORT 1

01

Die Life Committed Before Tooling Starts

We document expected tool life before cutting steel — steel grade, heat treatment, and coating selected for your specific material and volume. No surprises after you’ve paid for tooling.

D2 · DC53 · SKD11 · Carbide inserts available

02

Tolerance Held at Shot 500,000, Not Just T1

SPC monitoring on critical features throughout mass production. Press force, feed length, and die temperature tracked in real time. Cpk ≥ 1.33 maintained — not just passed at first article.

SPC · Cpk ≥ 1.33 · Scheduled CMM re-verification

03

Tooling and Production Under One Roof

We build the die and run production on the same floor. If something drifts in production, the engineers who built the die are standing next to the press.

In-house tool room · In-house press shop · One team accountable

04

Your Tooling Is Fully Documented and Transferable

Every die leaves with full documentation — drawings, steel certs,heat treatment records, and maintenance logs. Your tooling, your records, no negotiation.

Die drawings · Steel certs · Heat treatment records

05

IATF 16949 Quality System

Held by fewer than 5% of Chinese stamping manufacturers. Means structured PPAP, control plans, and FMEA as standard — recognized by automotive and medical OEM procurement without additional audits.

IATF 16949 · PPAP Level 3 · FMEA · Control Plan

06

DFM That Prevents Problems Before Steel Is Cut

Springback, splitting, and burr are designed in before the die is built. Our free DFM review flags every stampability risk upfront — when fixes cost nothing.

Springback analysis · Strip layout · Blank optimization

Ready to verify it yourself? 

Send us your drawing — get a free DFM review in 24 hours. No commitment required. Our engineers will assess your part for castability and flag any design risks before you invest in tooling.

Complete Metal Stapming Process Step By Step

A stamping program lives or dies at the tryout stage. Most delays and cost overruns in metal stamping happen not because of bad design or bad steel — but because nobody caught the problems before the die was built. Our process is structured to front-load engineering so tryout is confirmation, not discovery.

Phase 1 — Engineering

DFM & Process Planning

Week 1
1

Stampability Assessment

Part geometry reviewed against stamping limits — minimum bend radius, hole-to-thickness ratio, and feature proximity to bend lines. Design risks flagged before any tooling cost is committed.

2

Strip Layout & Blank Optimization

Blank nesting, carrier width, pilot hole placement, and progression pitch optimized before die design begins. Material utilization locked in at this stage — not after steel is ordered.

3

Die Type & Process Route

Progressive, transfer, compound, or fine blanking selected based on part size, draw depth, tolerance, and annual volume. Wrong selection at this stage locks in cost problems for the life of the program.

Phase 2 — Tooling

Die Design & Manufacturing

Weeks 2–5
4

Station Sequence Design

Cutting forces distributed evenly across stations. Forming operations staged to control springback progressively — not attempted in a single hit. Weak steel sections between adjacent punches eliminated in design.

5

Die Component Machining

Punches, die plates, and inserts machined to ±0.002 mm using Wire EDM and CNC grinding. Punch-to-die clearance held to 5–10% of material thickness per side. Components hardened to 58–62 HRC and double-tempered before assembly.

6

Die Assembly & Bench Setting

Stripper spring force calculated for material and press speed. Shut height set and locked. Die run by hand before first press hit — interference and binding caught at bench, not during tryout.

Phase 3 — Tryout

Validation & Process Lock

Weeks 5–6
7

First Hit Assessment

Initial hits on scrap material before customer stock is used. Strip feeding, pilot engagement, and part ejection verified station by station before full progression is run. Burr height, breakthrough, and strip lifting assessed before dimensional check.

8

CMM Inspection & Die Correction

First article parts measured on CMM against all drawing dimensions. Springback corrected by over-bending calculated from material tensile data. Every correction documented with before-and-after measurement data — not trial and error.

9

Speed Ramp & Process Window Lock

Press speed ramped to production rate in increments. Feed accuracy, die temperature, and part ejection monitored at each step. Production speed set at highest stable rate. Process window documented — speed, feed tolerance, lubrication rate, and shutdown criteria.

Phase 4 — Production

Mass Production & Delivery

Week 7 onward
10

SPC Monitoring & Die Maintenance

Critical dimensions charted every 500–1,000 shots. Press force signature monitored in real time — a shift indicates punch wear or lubrication breakdown before parts go out of tolerance. Die cleaned and inspected at scheduled intervals, not on failure.

11

Secondary Operations

Tapping, deburring, CNC machining, surface finishing, and sub-assembly completed in-house in sequence. No parts transferred to external subcontractors between operations. Same quality system applies from press to final packaging.

12

Final Inspection & Shipment

Outgoing inspection to agreed AQL. Critical dimensions re-verified on CMM for first production shipment and after any die maintenance event. CoC, material certs, and PPAP documentation issued with every shipment.

Want to know where your project fits in this process?

Send us your drawing — we’ll identify the critical path items and give you a realistic phase-by-phase timeline within 24 hours.

Die Molds Structure Explained

A progressive die is more than punches and a die plate. Every internal system — feeding, guiding, cutting, stripping, ejecting — directly determines part accuracy, strip stability, and tool life. Here’s what’s inside every progressive die we build.

Building a New Progressive Die?

Tell us your part geometry, material, and annual volume —
our engineers will map out station sequence, carrier design,
and steel selection before a single component is machined.

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Stamping Die Types — Matched to Your Part and Production Requirements

The die type you choose determines cycle time, part quality, tooling cost, and production flexibility for the life of the program. Here’s how we match die type to your specific part geometry, tolerance, and volume — and why the wrong choice at this stage is expensive to reverse.

Progressive Die

Strip feeds through multiple stations in one die set. Blanking, piercing, bending, and forming happen simultaneously across stations — part stays on the carrier until final cutoff.

Thickness 0.1 – 3.0 mm

Speed Up to 800 SPM

Advantage Lowest cost-per-part at high volume

Limitation Not suited for deep draws or large parts

Best for Connector terminals, brackets, electronic shields

Transfer Die

Blank is cut free at station one and transferred part-by-part through forming stations. Enables deep draws and complex 3D geometry that cannot be held on a carrier strip.

Thickness 0.8 – 10.0 mm

Draw depth Up to 150 mm

Advantage Only viable option for deep drawn structural parts

Limitation Lower SPM, higher cost per part at low volumes

Best for Automotive structural parts, EV battery housings

Compound Die

Blanking and piercing in a single stroke. Hole-to-edge relationship set by die geometry — not feeding accuracy — giving the tightest positional tolerance for flat parts.

Thickness 0.3 – 4.0 mm

Tolerance ±0.02 mm hole-to-edge

Advantage Best hole-to-edge accuracy of any die type

Limitation Flat parts only — no forming capability

Best for Precision flat blanks, contact plates, gaskets

Fine Blanking

Triple-action press produces smooth, square shear faces to ±0.01 mm. No rollover, no fracture zone — shear face is functional without secondary machining.

Thickness 0.5 – 10 mm

Tolerance ±0.01 mm

Advantage Eliminates grinding on functional surfaces

Limitation Higher tooling cost — justified where shear face
quality is a functional requirement

Best for Gear blanks, transmission plates, brake components

Comparison Table

Progressive Transfer Compound Fine Blanking
Thickness (mm) 0.1 – 3.0 0.8 – 6.0 0.3 – 4.0 0.5 – 10.0
Tolerance ±0.05 mm ±0.05 mm ±0.02 mm ±0.01 mm
Draw Depth Shallow Deep None None
Speed (SPM) Up to 800 20 – 60 30 – 120 10 – 40
Tooling Cost Medium High Low – Med High
Best Volume High Med – High Medium Med – High

Not sure which metal sheet stamping die type fits your project?

Send us your drawing — free assessment within 24 hours.

Metal Stamping Materials We Support

Material selection in stamping affects springback, burr height, tool wear rate, and surface condition after forming — not just mechanical properties. Here’s what we run, and what each material means for your tooling and production program.

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Cold Rolled Steel

SPCC

DC01

ST12

The most widely stamped material. Consistent thickness tolerance, predictable springback, and good formability across a wide temper range. Surface condition suitable for powder coating, e-coating, and plating without pre-treatment in most applications.

Thickness 0.3 – 3.2 mm

Temper Soft to full hard

Springback Low to moderate — predictable

Best for Automotive brackets, enclosure panels, structural hardware, appliance components

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Hot Rolled Steel

SPHC

S235

A36

Lower cost than cold rolled at heavier gauges. Mill scale surface requires shot blasting or pickling before finishing. Higher thickness tolerance variation than cold rolled — dimensional control on critical features requires post-stamp machining in some applications.

Thickness 1.5 – 6.0 mm

Temper As-rolled

Springback Moderate

Best for Heavy structural brackets, frames,
industrial hardware, non-cosmetic structural parts

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Stainless Steel

SUS304

SUS316

SUS301

Work-hardens rapidly during forming — springback is higher and less predictable than mild steel. Punch-to-die clearance must be tighter than for carbon steel to control burr. Tool wear rate significantly higher — carbide inserts specified for piercing stations on stainless programs above 500,000 shots/year.

Thickness 0.1 – 3.0 mm

Tool wear 3–5× higher than cold rolled steel

Best for Medical device components, food equipment parts, marine hardware, connector shields

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Aluminum

AL1050

AL5052

 AL6061

Lightweight with good corrosion resistance. Galls against steel tooling at high speeds — lubrication strategy and die surface coating are critical. AL5052 offers better formability than AL6061; AL6061 gives higher strength but cracks on tight bend radii without adequate temper selection.

Thickness 0.5 – 10.0 mm

Springback Moderate to high depending on temper

Best for EV battery structural parts, electronic housings, lightweight automotive brackets

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Copper & Brass

C1100

C2680

C2600

C5191

High electrical conductivity makes copper and brass thedefault for connector terminals and contact parts.
Work-hardens quickly — station sequence must stage forming to avoid cracking at tight radii. Surface finish after stamping is critical for plating adhesion on contact surfaces.

Thickness 0.1 – 10.0 mm

Tool wear Moderate — abrasive at high speed

Conductivity High — primary selection driver for contacts

Best for Connector terminals, contact springs, lead frames, electrical busbars

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High Strength Steel

HSLA

DP590

DP780

DP980

Increasing use in automotive lightweighting programs.
Springback is significantly higher than mild steel and
harder to predict — die compensation requires iterative tryout or FEA simulation upfront. Press tonnage requirement is higher for the same thickness. Tool wear accelerates above DP780 — die steel and coating selection critical for program life.

Thickness 0.8 – 3.0 mm

Springback High — FEA simulation recommended

Press tonnage Higher than equivalent mild steel

Best for Automotive structural parts, crash members,
EV battery enclosure frames

Not sure which material specification fits your application?

Share your part requirements — we’ll recommend material grade, temper, and thickness, and flag any forming or tool wear implications before tooling starts.

Stamping Design Guidelines for Better Parts and Lower Tooling Cost

Most stamping problems are designed in before the die is built. Four design decisions account for the majority of DFM failures we see — get these right early and you’ll avoid costly tool rework and production delays.

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Bend Radius

Most common DFM issue

 Minimum inside bend radius: 1× material thickness for coldrolled steel, 1.5–2× for stainless and hard temper aluminum. Bending across grain direction allows tighter radii — blank orientation in strip layout should account for this.

METAL STAMPING Hole-to-Edge

Hole-to-Edge & Hole-to-Bend Clearance

Affects dimensional stability

Hole-to-edge minimum: 1.5× material thickness. Hole-to-bend minimum: 2× material thickness + bend radius.
Violations require secondary piercing after forming — adding a station and cost.

Metal Stamping Springback Compensation

Springback Compensation

Affects angular tolerance

All sheet metal springs back after forming. High strength steel and stainless can spring back 10–15° on a 90° bend. Uncompensated springback means die correction after T1 – adding lead time and tooling cost.

Minimum Web Width

Minimum Web Width

Affects tool life

Minimum web between adjacent holes: 1.5× material thickness. Narrower webs create fragile die sections prone to chipping and require carbide inserts to maintain tool life.

Want the complete design guidelines?

Upload your drawing — free DFM check against all four criteria.

Steel Stamping Die Material Selection

The steel your die is made from determines tool life, edge quality, and total tooling cost over the program. We select die steel based on your material, volume, and tolerance —not a default.

Metal Stamping Die

Cold-work tool steel · AISI D2

Hardness 58–62 HRC

Tool life 300,000–800,000 shots 

Best for General blanking & piercing, medium volume

The standard choice for most progressive and compound dies. Good wear resistance and toughness balance at a moderate cost. Works well across mild steel, aluminum, and copper alloys.

Improved cold-work steel · Japanese grade

Hardness 60–62 HRC

Tool life 800,000–1,500,000 shots

Best for High-speed progressive dies, stainless steel

Higher toughness than D2 at the same hardness — resists chipping at sharp punch corners during high-speed stamping. Our default for stainless steel and high-volume programs.

Japanese cold-work steel · Equivalent to D2

Hardness 58–62 HRC

Tool life 300,000–800,000 shots

Best for Precision blanking, fine blanking dies

Tighter manufacturing tolerance than standard D2 — more consistent hardness across large die blocks. Preferred for fine blanking and high-precision compound dies.

Cemented carbide inserts

Hardness 90+ HRA

Tool life 5,000,000+ shots

Best for Stainless, copper, abrasive materials, ultra-high volume

Highest wear resistance of any die material. Used for piercing punches and inserts on abrasive materials or programs above 2 million shots — significantly reduces maintenance frequency despite higher upfront cost.

Surface Treatments — Applied to All Steel Grades

 +20–30% surface hardness, resists galling

TiN / CrN / AlTiN — reduces friction & wear

Improves shear face quality on fine blanking

Improves dimensional stability at hardness

Property D2 DC53 SKD11 Carbide
Tool Life
Toughness
Edge / Shear Quality
Cost Efficiency
Best For
General Blanking & Piercing
High-Speed & Stainless
Fine Blanking & Precision
Ultra-High Volume

Not sure which steel grade fits your program?

Tell us your material, thickness, and annual volume — we’ll recommend the right grade before die design begins, at no cost.

Metal sheet Stamping

Custom Metal Die Stamp Advantages and Disadvantages

Metal stamping is one of the most efficient processes for producing high volumes of precision sheet metal parts. Understanding where it excels — and where it doesn’t — helps you make the right sourcing decision for your project.

Advantages of Metal Stamping

Disadvantages of Die Casting

Not sure if stamping is right for your part?

Send us your CAD files for a free manufacturability review.

Custom Stamping— Complete Process & Materials Guide

Everything you need to know about metal stamping — design, materials, cost, defects, process comparisons, and supplier selection. Each link goes to a dedicated deep-dive article. Start wherever your question begins.

7 Metal Stamping Design Mistakes That Cost You a Die Rework

Bend Radius in Sheet Metal Stamping: The Complete Engineer’s Guide

Springback in Metal Stamping: Why It Happens and How to Compensate

Hole-to-Edge Clearance in Stamping: Rules That Prevent Distortion

Burr in Metal Stamping: Causes, Measurement & Prevention

Metal Stamping Defects: A Visual Troubleshooting Guide

Why Are My Stamped Parts Cracking? (And How to Fix It)

Strip Feeding Problems in Progressive Dies: Diagnosis Guide

Cold Rolled vs Hot Rolled Steel: Which Should You Specify?

Stainless Steel Stamping: Springback, Tool Wear & Design Tips

Aluminum vs Steel Stamping: How to Choose for Your Part

D2 vs DC53 vs Carbide: Choosing Die Steel for Long-Run Programs

How Much Does a Progressive Die Cost? (2026 Pricing Guide)

Metal Stamping Cost Breakdown: What You’re Actually Paying For

Metal Stamping Lead Time: From RFQ to First Shipment

Progressive Die vs Laser Cutting: Real Cost Comparison at Volume

Progressive Die vs Transfer Die: Which Process Fits Your Part?

Fine Blanking vs Conventional Blanking: When the Extra Cost Is Worth It

Metal Stamping vs CNC Machining: Which Wins at Your Volume?

Deep Drawing vs Hydroforming: A Buyer’s Decision Framework

Stamping Die Ownership: What Happens If You Switch Suppliers

In-House vs Outsourced Tooling: Why It Matters for Stamping Programs

PPAP for Metal Stamping: What Automotive Buyers Should Require

Metal Stamping Capacity Audit: What to Check Before You Commit Volume

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Production-grade tooling for reliability, consistency, and long mold life.

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Prototype Tooling ↗

Cost-effective tooling for design validation, testing, and pilot production.

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LSR Mold ↗

Precision LSR molds for stable silicone molding and repeatable production.

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Custom compression molds for rubber & silicone component manufacturing.

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High-precision transfer molds for complex rubber and thermoset applications.

Frequently Asked Questions About Metal Stamping

Metal stamping forms sheet metal using a die and press through blanking, piercing, and bending — the material stays solid throughout. Die casting injects molten metal into a die cavity under pressure. Stamping suits flat or formed sheet parts; die casting suits complex 3D geometries with internal features.

A stamping die is a precision tool mounted in a press that cuts and forms sheet metal into a finished shape. Dies range from single-station tools to progressive dies with up to 60 stations performing multiple operations in sequence.

In a progressive die, the part stays connected to the strip until the final station. In a transfer die, the blank is cut free at the first station and moved part-by-part through forming stations — required for deep draws and large parts that can't be held on a strip.

Cost depends on part complexity, number of stations, and material thickness. Simple dies with 5–10 stations typically range from a few thousand to low tens of thousands of dollars; complex high-station dies for automotive parts can run higher. Send your drawing for an accurate quote.

Most progressive and transfer dies take 4–6 weeks from design approval to T1 sample, depending on station count and complexity. Simple compound dies can be faster.

Yes. Stainless steel work-hardens faster than mild steel and has higher springback, so die clearance and steel grade are adjusted accordingly — typically DC53 or carbide inserts for piercing stations on stainless programs.

We support prototype runs through high-volume production. Low-volume programs may use simpler tooling or compound dies to keep upfront cost manageable.

Yes, free of charge. We review bend radius, hole clearance, springback allowance, and strip layout before any die design work begins.

Fine blanking uses a triple-action press to produce parts with smooth, square shear faces to ±0.01 mm — without secondary grinding. It's used when the cut edge is a functional surface, such as gear blanks or transmission components.

Cold rolled and hot rolled steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and high strength steel grades. Material choice affects springback, tool wear, and achievable tolerance.

Burr is typically caused by excessive punch-to-die clearance,
worn punches, or incorrect material hardness for the specified
clearance. It's corrected by adjusting clearance or replacing
worn die components.

Yes. We regularly export to North America and Europe, with English-speaking project managers and export-compliant documentation included.

Blanking cuts the outer profile of a part from the strip — the cut piece is the part. Piercing cuts internal features like holes or slots — the cut piece is scrap, and the surrounding material is the part.

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support for your project.

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