Stamping

Stamped metal components are used for connector contacts, springs, latches, shields, and many other items. High volume stamping is usually done in a progressive die mounted in a stamping press, or is accomplished in a multi-slide machine. The stamping operation normally entails unreeling the raw material, feeding the material, stamping, reeling the finished parts, and in-process quality checks. The stamped components may be carried on a strip for subsequent operations, or cut loose out of the die.

There are many special operations that can be performed in a stamping process, such as deep drawing, coining, fine edge blanking, and assembly of several components, among other things.

APEX experience covers all aspects of the stamping process for a myriad of components and for many materials.

WHY APEX:

• Achieve lower cost by enhancing throughput
• Gain enhanced reliability
• Improve product performance
• Extend tool life
• Proceed with confidence that knowledgeable industry professionals reviewed the application

APEX PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING:

• Die design review
• Press selection
• Auxiliary equipment recommendations
• Maximum equipment utilization
• Stamping lubricant formulation
• Safety, health, and environmental requirements

EXAMPLES OF APEX STAMPING RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Provided a technique for fine finishing tuning fork contact mating surfaces
• Simplified a complex lead frame die design
• Recommended a stamping press and auxiliary equipment
• Tripled a die tooling life
• Formulated a custom stamping lubricant to extend product shelf life