Stamping
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+ | Stamping is the manufacturing process by which sheet metal is deformed via a die and punch into a desired shape. It is a very versatile process capable of many different form operations such as: | ||
+ | ''Blanking'' | ||
+ | The process by which a punch and die apply pressure to sheet metal to shear it and obtain a desired shape that is removed from the sheet which is now considered scrap. | ||
+ | [[Image:Example.jpg]] | ||
+ | ''Punching'' | ||
+ | The same process as blanking, except that removed material is scrap, and the remaining sheet is the workpiece. | ||
+ | ''Drawing'' | ||
+ | ''Ironing'' | ||
+ | ''Embossing'' | ||
+ | ''Bending'' | ||
+ | ''Flanging'' | ||
+ | ''Coining'' | ||
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+ | '''Use''' | ||
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+ | Simple or complex shapes at high production rates | ||
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+ | '''Cost''' | ||
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+ | High tooling and equipment costs | ||
+ | Low labor costs | ||
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+ | '''References''' | ||
+ | 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamping_%28metalworking%29 | ||
+ | 2. http://www.beststampings.com/index.htm | ||
+ | 3. http://www.engineersedge.com/manufacturing/metal_stamping.htm | ||
+ | 4. http://www.mfgquote.com/process_metal_stamping.cfm | ||
+ | 5. http://www.visionsenterprises.com/mastertool/definitions.htm |
Revision as of 00:40, 12 February 2007
Process Stamping is the manufacturing process by which sheet metal is deformed via a die and punch into a desired shape. It is a very versatile process capable of many different form operations such as: Blanking The process by which a punch and die apply pressure to sheet metal to shear it and obtain a desired shape that is removed from the sheet which is now considered scrap. Punching The same process as blanking, except that removed material is scrap, and the remaining sheet is the workpiece. Drawing Ironing Embossing Bending Flanging Coining
Capabilities
Use
Simple or complex shapes at high production rates
Cost
High tooling and equipment costs
Low labor costs
References 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamping_%28metalworking%29 2. http://www.beststampings.com/index.htm 3. http://www.engineersedge.com/manufacturing/metal_stamping.htm 4. http://www.mfgquote.com/process_metal_stamping.cfm 5. http://www.visionsenterprises.com/mastertool/definitions.htm