GUIDING THE CUSTOMER: STAMPING VS. FABRICATION

GUIDING THE CUSTOMER: STAMPING VS. FABRICATION

A new sheet metal part drawing comes across your desk. Which do you choose- metal stamping in a punch press or fabricating by starting in a laser or turret and finishing the forming in a brake press? Often the sales staff of a contract manufacturer is asked to guide...
METAL FORMING COST SAVINGS TOLERANCE

METAL FORMING COST SAVINGS TOLERANCE

It can be true in any industry, the more complex the component, the more expensive the price. We find this to be the case in metal forming parts including stamping and sheet metal fabrication. Often a part is designed with unnecessary dimensions and tolerance. WHERE...
UNDERSTANDING METAL PRODUCT PACKAGING

UNDERSTANDING METAL PRODUCT PACKAGING

Often the packing and packaging of a product is overlooked, adding unforeseen costs. This could potentially turn a good project sour for both the supplier and the customer. It is important to ask a lot of questions particularly at the beginning of a project. Packaging...