When choosing your metal stamping suppliers, it’s important to understand the three tiers within the supply chain, as well as how they interact and intersect with each other. OEM companies (original equipment manufacturers) are typically who customers work directly with for final products and assemblies, but numerous tiers make up...
While metal stamping is a broad and versatile industry, it involves carefully precise work with complex equipment. Naturally, challenges often unfold which trusted metal stamping professionals must be able to overcome quickly and efficiently. Many challenges occur as a result of the materials being stamped. Often metal will crack or...
Automation, an evolving trend in the metal stamping industry, changes the way products are created and workers allocate their time in the workplace. While the increased standardization of automation brings with it pros and cons, there’s no debate that automation is changing the face of metal stamping and allowing for...
Electro coating (e-coating) has long been used to increase the durability and aesthetic appeal of metal parts by using electrical currents to attach wet paint to metal surfaces. E-coating is standardized in many industries, and nearly 99% of all vehicles utilize this process. Let’s look at e-coating trends in the...
From hinges, to brackets, to vehicle panels, metal stamping services a wide variety of industries and is responsible for a diverse range of products. Similarly, this industry also incorporates a wide range of different materials to ensure that any given product serves its exact purpose and is durable enough to...
Despite the manufacturing industry being critical to a functioning society, many companies are feeling the pressure of a dwindling workforce, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many workers are facing retirement, and there is a shortage of qualified workers entering the industry. This means that manufacturing companies are...
The tool and die industry is constantly evolving and progressing to adapt to the changing needs of the other industries that it services: automotive, aerospace, customer electronics, etc. As we enter the new year, here are a few up-and-coming trends in the tool and die industry: Automation Technology has been...
When people think of the manufacturing industry, they likely think of precisely stamped parts, quick turnarounds, smooth supply chains, etc. However, customer service within this industry is equally important, and choosing a manufacturer or supplier that deeply values their relationship with clients can be critical to positive product outcomes. Consistency...
All manufacturers continually review ways to make their processes more efficient to increase productivity and customer satisfaction. While there are programs such as Lean Manufacturing that a manufacturer can follow, there are other practices that can be adopted. The following tips can help improve efficient manufacturing and result in better...
Metal stamping has been a crucial component of the automotive industry for many years and brings in over $36 billion annually according to a recent Market Research Report. This form of manufacturing is essential for designing and producing notable parts of all shapes and sizes, from large body panels to...
