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中文简体Stamped parts are manufactured through a process that transforms flat metal into precise shapes. Their precision combined with their quick and cost-effective production have made this fabrication technique invaluable across numerous industries - from household appliances and automotive parts to electrical equipment and solar panels - it forms the backbone of various products and components we rely on daily.
Manufacturers that want to produce stamped metal parts begin with flat sheet metal in coil or blank form, then run it through a stamping press - a mechanical machine with an integrated die surface to shape metal into desired parts - using punching, blanking, forming, coining, flanging and embossing stamping processes as well as post-stamping production steps such as deburring, tapping reaming and counterboring to ensure quality final products.
Stamping processes generate various amounts of scrap depending on the metal and design of a part, with higher-ductility materials producing lower scrap rates than more rigid materials like low-strength steel or copper alloys. Most commonly, aluminum, copper, and steel are utilized as materials for stamping processes; however, other applications like stainless steel and high-tech alloys may also be utilized during the manufacture of stamped parts.
Apart from scrap produced during stamping operations, other factors can also have a substantial effect on production costs. One key cost factor is creating the stamping tooling with CAD/CAM engineering technology, ensuring accurate clearances are maintained for punches, bends, cuts, or bends that produce excellent part quality.
Manufacturing costs associated with the metal used to craft stamping tooling must also be considered; cheaper metals may lead to more expensive stamping operations and may not provide sufficient durability in some instances.
Stamped part production costs can also be affected by metal plating requirements to provide corrosion resistance and electric conductivity. There are various metals available for plating processes; manufacturers should take note of their finished stamped part requirements to select one with optimal cost/performance balance.
Other factors that influence the cost of producing stamped metal parts include its complexity and manufacturing die. Simple designs typically can be produced at an acceptable cost per part; more intricate or larger designs usually necessitate investing in complex dies that increase overall production costs.
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