We provide a range of stamping methods, including single and multistage, progressive die, deep draw, and fourslide stamping, to guarantee the most efficient manufacturing approach for your products. Xometry's professionals are equipped to pair your project with the suitable stamping technique by examining the 3D model and technical drawings you provide.

• Progressive Die Stamping employs a series of dies and steps to fabricate deeper and more intricate parts than what single dies can typically produce. It allows for the creation of multiple geometries in a single part as it progresses through different dies. This method is particularly advantageous for high-volume production and larger parts, making it a favorite in industries like automotive. Transfer die stamping operates similarly; however, while progressive die stamping keeps the workpiece attached to a metal strip throughout the process, transfer die stamping detaches the workpiece and transports it via a conveyor.
• Deep Draw Stamping is used to produce parts with deep, hollow cavities, such as enclosed rectangles. This technique is known for generating particularly rigid components due to the significant deformation involved, which compresses the metal and enhances its crystalline structure. In contrast, standard draw stamping, which employs shallower dies, is also widely used for shaping metal into less deep configurations.
• Fourslide Stamping as the name implies, molds parts from four different axes rather than a single direction, making it ideal for producing small, complex parts like electronic components, including phone battery connectors. It is valued for providing greater design flexibility, reduced production costs, and quicker manufacturing times. Due to these advantages, fourslide stamping is widely adopted across various sectors such as aerospace, medical, automotive, and electronics.
• Hydroforming represents an advanced form of stamping. In this process, metal sheets are positioned on a die with a specific bottom shape. Above it, a bladder filled with oil is pressurized to exert force on the sheet, molding it into the shape of the lower die. This method allows for the simultaneous hydroforming of multiple parts. While hydroforming is known for its speed and precision in shaping parts, it typically requires a trim die to separate the finished components from the sheet metal afterwards.
• Blanking is a process that involves cutting individual pieces out of a larger sheet of metal as a preliminary step before they are formed into shape. Fineblanking, a specialized version of this technique, is known for making exceptionally precise cuts that result in smooth edges and flat surfaces, enhancing the overall quality of the final component.
• Coining is a specific form of blanking that is used to create small, round workpieces. This method applies substantial force to shape the metal, which not only forms the piece but also hardens the material and smoothens out any burrs or rough edges, resulting in a cleaner, more defined finish.
• Punching is essentially the inverse of blanking; it involves creating holes or cutouts in the workpiece by removing material, rather than cutting out the workpiece itself from a larger sheet of material.
• Embossing is a technique used to create a three-dimensional pattern on the metal surface, producing designs that are either raised above the surface or set into it through a series of depressions.
• Bending involves shaping metal along a single axis, commonly used to form U, V, or L-shaped profiles. This technique is executed by securing one side of the metal and bending the other side over a die or by pressing the metal into or against a die to achieve the desired angle or shape. Flanging is a similar process but is typically used to bend tabs or specific sections of a workpiece, rather than the entire piece.