Shortrun Stampings
Shortrun stamping is a process that produces production of small quantity-between five and twenty thousand-identical metal parts. In these applications, the cost of the dies themselves is greater than that of the parts produced. Because of the small number of parts formed, the cost of labor and materials per piece is more expensive than in a normal sized batch of metal stampings.
To keep costs as low as possible, universal punch presses are available at shortrun stamping plants. Most tool and die shops that specialize in shortrun stamping will usually have sheet metal in stock in various materials, but only available in the most common thicknesses. These shops will fabricate and assemble all components ordered in shortruns.
Metal Stamping is efficient, economical, and offers a wide range of durable shapes and components. Through metal stamping, sheet metal can be molded into many pre-determined shapes. Many different kinds of metal can be used, including aluminum, zinc, steel, bronze, copper, and nickel. The sheet metal must be heated and made malleable before it can be stamped. Several stamping techniques can be combined to produce complex metal components used in the hardware, automotive, medical, plumbing, construction, and electronics industries.