“ We highlight an alphabetical selection of the latest new global stamping and pressing innovations .”

Below : Automotive stamping dies from COSKUNOZ .

Better control , greater speed and versatility , shorter cycle times and higher energy savings are just some of the hallmarks of the latest technologies

Semi-conductor lead frame for electronic chip stamping . Image : Shutterstokc . com .

There are four main types of metal stamping processes : progressive die stamping , transfer die stamping , four-slide stamping and fine blanking . Within each of these stamping processes , various stamping techniques are employed . These can include punching or perforating ( to remove scrap pieces from the metal sheet as a punch enters the die ); blanking ; bending ; coining ( leaving an impression in a metal workpiece ’ s surface ); flanging ( using a flange or flare tool to create a joint in the metal sheet which connects multiple components ) and embossing . Hot stamping entails heating the material until it becomes malleable . It is subsequently subjected to a formation and rapid cooling process to produce transformed and hardened material .

Some of the most common types of metal stamping machines include mechanical , hydraulic and servo presses that are fitted with multiple dies to cut and shape metal sheets of stainless steel and metals such as aluminium , zinc and copper . Better control , greater speed and versatility , shorter cycle times and higher energy savings are just some of the hallmarks of the latest technologies . In this article , we highlight an alphabetical selection of the latest new global stamping and pressing innovations .

An eye on innovation

AIDA debuted its NSX mechanical stamping press at FABTECH 2023 in Chicago , USA , last September . This two-point ; 110-metricton unitised frame press is capable of speeds ranging from 120-300 strokes per minute . It features a zero clearance ; lubrication-free ;

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