Metal Stamping Services

The ultimate solution for high-volume sheet metal production. We use progressive die stamping to produce thousands or millions of identical parts with exceptional speed, repeatability, and cost-effectiveness.

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A stamped metal bracket with an anodized finish, a typical product of metal stamping

The Process: Shaping Metal with a Die

Metal stamping is a cold-forming process where a flat sheet metal coil is fed into a stamping press. Inside the press is a custom-made tool called a **die**. The press forces the die together with immense pressure, cutting and forming the sheet metal into the final part shape. This process can be a single hit or a series of progressive stages.

In **progressive die stamping**, the coil of material is advanced through a series of stations within the die. Each station performs a different operation—such as punching, coining, bending, and cutting—until the final part is completed at the last station. This is an extremely fast and efficient process for mass production.

An exploded view of a complex tool, conceptually similar to a stamping die

Why Choose Metal Stamping?

Extreme Speed & Low Part Cost

Progressive die stamping can produce hundreds or even thousands of parts per hour, resulting in an extremely low per-part cost that is unmatched by any other metal fabrication process.

High Repeatability

Because every part is made from the same hardened steel die, stamping offers exceptional dimensional consistency and repeatability across massive production runs.

Complex Features

The stamping process can create not just bends, but also features like coined logos, embossed stiffening ribs, and extruded holes that are difficult to produce with other methods.

Metal Stamping FAQ

When should I choose stamping over sheet metal fabrication?

The decision is driven entirely by volume. For quantities from 1 to several thousand, standard sheet metal fabrication (laser cutting + press brake bending) is more cost-effective because there is no tooling cost. For high volumes (typically 10,000+), the high upfront cost of the stamping die is justified by the incredibly low per-part price, making stamping the only economical choice.

What materials can be stamped?

Most common sheet metals can be stamped, provided they have enough ductility to be formed without cracking. Common materials include low-carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Copper alloys like Brass.

How much does a stamping die cost?

Stamping dies are complex, high-precision tools made from hardened tool steel and are a very significant investment. A progressive die for a complex part can cost tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, which is why it is reserved exclusively for mass production.