During the metal stamping process, blanks or coils of sheet metal feed through one or more die and tool sets. These die and tool sets form and cut the sheet metal into its desired shape.
At Keats, we perform a variety of custom metal stamping operations, including:
- Blanking
- Bending
- Punching
- Coining
- Drawing
- Embossing
- Piercing
- Curling
Our custom metal stamping methods are fast, reliable, and multi-functional. We deliver parts that provide exceptional performance to our customers. In addition, we have the ability to add special features to our stamped parts such as:
- Threaded
- Countersunk
- Numbered
- Embossed elements such as logos
- Assembled
- Staking
- Joining
All our dies and tools are engineered and built in-house, using our state-of-the-art EDM and CNC machines. Creating our own die and tool sets allows us to maintain tight tolerances of up to 0.0005″ throughout the entire metal stamping process.
Custom Metal Stamping Capabilities
As leaders in metal stamping, our customers rely on our expert design and development services. We create a range of metal components in all sizes, from simple to intricate.
We provide service and support to our customers throughout the entire process, from prototype development through high-volume production. We have the capability to process orders of up to 50 million parts. Our custom precision metal stamping produces a variety of components, such as:
- Electronic Terminals
- Sensor components
- Yokes
- Thrust washers
- Heat sinks
- Printer cartridge blades
- Medical components
- Inserts
- Fuse clips
- Brackets
- Contacts
- Covers
- Latches
- Furniture parts
Production Methods
At Keats, we utilize several metalworking processes to create custom metal parts.
Multi-slide and Four-slide Stamping
We own and operate one of the largest production fleets of Four-Slide machines in the world. We also are currently the only manufacturer in North America to operate Wünsch Multi-slide-forming machines. In both multi-slide and four-slide stamping the tooling accesses the metal at a right angle. In four-slide stamping the slides remain fixed at 90 degree angles, while in multi-slide stamping, the slides are on an adjustable forming bed.
In both methods, the positioning of each slide allows the creation complex bending operations for metals parts. Slide stamping’s ability to work with an unlimited number of planes and axes results in high customization capability with little waste.
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In progressive die stamping, the sheet metal acquires its shape by passing through a series of workstations. Each die is capable of cutting, bending, punching, coining, embossing, drawing, or shaving the metal. Depending on the complexity of each part, the metal can pass through as few as one or as many as 40 steps. Progressive die stamping typically results in more waste than multi-slide or four-slide stamping, however, progressive die stamping tools are usually faster to set up.
Industries Served
Since 1958, Keats has served a variety of industries, including:
- Aerospace
- Appliances
- Automotive
- Electrical Distribution
- Communications
- Construction
- Renewable Energy
- General Manufacturing
- Medical/Medical Devices
- Military/Defense
- General Manufacturing
Given our capabilities, we can serve the custom metal stamping needs of a broad range of industries and can projects of all sizes.
Keats’ Portfolio
Our portfolio highlights just some of the parts that we’re capable of producing:
- Medical: Custom Beryllium Copper Spring-Contact Stamping
- Appliances: Custom Copper Top Spring Stamping & Contact Assembly
- Automotive: Custom Phosphor Bronze Terminal Stamping
- Automotive: Custom Steel Shield Four Slide/Multi-Slide Stamping Reel-to-Reel
- Automotive: Phosphor Bronze Terminals
- Electrical: Custom Brass-Formed Hinged Contact Jaw
Full-Service Custom Metal Stamping
Our services go beyond custom metal stamping. We offer secondary services to provide end-to-end solutions to our customers, including:
- Plating
- E-Coating
- Heat-treating
- Stress relieving
- Pick and Place
- Screw Insertion
- Reel-to-reel
- Tape and reel
Quality control and quality enhancement are at the heart of what we do. To learn how we can create custom metal stamping parts to your specifications, please contact us.
