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Sheet Metal Fabrication

Precision Stamped Stainless Steel Hardware Components

These are precision stamped hardware components in stainless steel, such as clips, brackets, washers, contacts and spring parts, produced with progressive or single-stage dies. Aluminum and other sheet metals are also available. Before tooling, prototypes are laser cut and formed to validate the design. They suit hardware, appliance and electronics makers needing consistent metal parts at volume.

Material
Stainless Steel
Tolerance
to ±0.005 mm
MOQ
1 piece
Prototype lead time
3–7 days
  • Progressive dies for high-volume small parts
  • Spring-temper 301 for clips and retainers
  • Laser-cut prototypes before tooling
  • In-process checks to catch die wear
ISO 9001 quality system, 100% critical-dimension inspection
NDA on request; your drawings are never shared
Door-to-door shipping with export documents

Item ref. 11000022682199 ·

Specifications
ProcessStamping (progressive and single-stage), laser cutting
MaterialsStainless steel 301/304; aluminum; carbon steel
ToleranceLaser-cut profiles typically ±0.1 mm; bends typically ±0.2 mm; machined features ±0.05 mm
Surface FinishTumbling, passivation, polishing, electroplating
MOQ1 piece
Drawing FormatsSTEP, IGES, X_T, STL, DWG, DXF, PDF
Lead TimePrototypes ~3–7 working days; production typically 10–20 working days
InspectionFirst-article + 100% critical-dimension inspection; CMM report on request
Drawing FormatsDWG, DXF, IGES, STEP, PDF
ToolingCustomer-owned stamping dies built per part

Manufacturing

How we make this part

Process, material options and inspection for precision stamped stainless steel hardware components.

Stamping presses cut and form sheet or coil in fast, repeatable strokes. Progressive dies perform several operations at successive stations as the strip advances, which suits small, complex parts at high volume. Single-stage dies cost less and fit simpler parts or lower quantities. We design dies around your part, run trial strips, and adjust forming stations until the first articles match the drawing.

301 and 304 stainless are common for stamped hardware; 301 can be supplied in spring tempers for clips and retaining parts, while 304 offers better general corrosion resistance. Stamped edges have a burr side and a shear zone, which matters for parts that touch hands or wires; deburring by tumbling handles this. Parts can be passivated, polished or electroplated after stamping.

First articles from new dies are measured fully, and production is monitored with in-process checks at set intervals to catch die wear. Critical dimensions such as hole positions and form heights are 100% checked on key characteristics. Typical uses include cable clips, battery contacts, hinge plates, mounting brackets, spring washers and appliance hardware.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a stamping die for a small order?

No. For prototypes and small batches we laser cut and press-brake form the parts with no dedicated tooling. A stamping die makes sense when volume is high enough to recover its cost through lower piece price. We can quote both options for comparison.

Who owns the stamping die?

Dies built for your part number and paid for by you are your tooling. We maintain them while they are in use for your orders. Details of ownership, maintenance and storage are agreed when the tooling is quoted.

How do I get a quote for precision stamped stainless steel hardware components?

Send a 3D model (STEP or IGES) and a 2D drawing with tolerances, material, finish and quantity through the quote form or by email. An engineer replies within 24 hours on business days with price, lead time and any DFM suggestions.

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