What is Metal Stamping?

Stamping is a term used to describe the process of shaping metal using dies and stamping machines. The metal is shaped using a tool and die surface in a sheet metal stamping machine.  To produce a finished product or part, stamping services place the material between two dies and use pressure to form and cut the material. Metal Stamping Processes Punching; A punch press forces the punch tool through the metal. This process causes the metal sheet to be punctured and the scrap slug positioned under the metal sheet. Blanking; In this step, a metal blank (or form) is cut [...]