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:<br /> | 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:<br /> | ||
''Blanking''<br /> | ''Blanking''<br /> | ||
| - | 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.<br /> | + | The process by which a punch and die apply pressure to sheet metal to shear it and obtain a desired shape (blank) that is removed from the sheet which is now considered scrap.<br /> |
| - | [[Image:BlankingProcess.jpg]]<br /> | + | [[Image:BlankingProcess.jpg]]<br /> |
''Punching''<br /> | ''Punching''<br /> | ||
The same process as blanking, except that removed material is scrap, and the remaining sheet is the workpiece.<br /> | The same process as blanking, except that removed material is scrap, and the remaining sheet is the workpiece.<br /> | ||
| - | [[Image:BlankingWorkpieces.jpg]]<br /> | + | [[Image:BlankingWorkpieces.jpg]]<br /> |
''Drawing''<br /> | ''Drawing''<br /> | ||
| + | The process by which a sheet metal blank is formed into a cylindrical or box-shaped part by the punch pressing the blank into the die cavity. | ||
| + | [[Image:DrawingProcess.gif]] | ||
''Ironing''<br /> | ''Ironing''<br /> | ||
''Embossing''<br /> | ''Embossing''<br /> | ||
Revision as of 00:58, 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 (blank) 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
The process by which a sheet metal blank is formed into a cylindrical or box-shaped part by the punch pressing the blank into the die cavity.
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
