The roll forming industry has used rotary punching for many decades. Technically, rotary punching is considered a secondary operation in the roll forming process, but it can be incorporated in-line easily enough to eliminate unnecessary material handling costs in large quantity jobs. Rotary Punches add holes, squares, oblongs or rectangles to roll-formed materials. The equipment’s …
This article describes the metal stamping process and steps, presents the types of stamping presses typically employed, looks at the advantages of stamping compared to other fabrication processes, and explains the different types of stamping operations and their applications. Basic Concepts of Metal Stamping Metal stamping, also referred to as pressing, is a low-cost high-speed …
Metal stamping is used to turn cold sheet metal and other materials — such as copper and brass — into high-performing products and parts that can be used in various industrial and manufacturing processes. Traditionally, power press stamping machines are built to blank and stamp metal parts; these machines are ideal for simple, straightforward operations. …
A system analysis of the forming process reveals the many variables that lead to success or failure. Most of the variables in forming are related to: Material behavior. Loading. Boundary conditions. From anisotropy to lubrication, your ability to measure and manage these variables is key to efficient production and troubleshooting, ensuring you can form quality …
