How Stamping Fasteners are being used in Wide Array of Industries Including Aerospace and Automotive?
A fastener refers to a hardware material that mechanically joins two or more objects together. A fastener could be bolt, nut, rivet, or clip type. Stamping also referred to as pressing, which involves placing flat sheet metal in a blank or coil form into a stamping press. A sheet metal undergoes various processes and operations such as bending, cutting, and forming in a stamping process. The stamping fasteners are mainly manufactured using tool alloys, steel, nickel alloys, and exotic metals so they can perform adequately in high stress and corrosive environment. The applications include die-cutting, stamping, and machining processes. Machining refers to the process of manufacturing products, including design, material, production, and materials.
There are different stamping processes used including progressive die stamping, fouslide stamping, deep draw stamping, and short-run stamping. In progressive die stamping, a number of stations are included, each with a unique function. This stamping process offers numerous benefits including faster turnaround, lower labor cost, higher repeatability, and shorter run length. Another method of stamping is fourslide stamping in which multi-slide or four-slide involves horizontal alignment. This process is suitable for intricate cuts and complex bends to develop the most complex parts. In the deep draw stamping method, sheet metal is pulled into the die via a punch so as to form the shape.
The most common application of this process is used in electronic relays, aircraft parts, automotive components, and utensils & cookware. The stamping fasteners industry has witnessed massive growth over the years with continuous research and development activities. Many manufacturers in Singapore, Italy, and the U.S. are focused on introducing novel procedures and products in the market. For instance, in Italy, there is ongoing research related to using different composites for fasteners. These fasteners could be used in the automotive, aerospace, and construction industries.
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