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Secondary Processes
There are many secondary processes available for metal stampings. These are used to enhance the material properties and appearance of parts. Secondary processes in conjunction with material selection combine to assure that the finished part will perform as desired in the final application. Metal stamping experts have knowledge and experience with many secondary processes and can advise in the design phase the best combinations as well as the lowest cost solutions for particular design requirements.
The best metal stamping companies can manage any secondary process - whether internally or with an outside partner - assuring quality and on-time delivery. Being experts in all facets of metals parts means your stamping source has the ability to identify design issues prior to production as well as find opportunities to reduce costs. A metal stamper's engineering staff must go beyond being metal stamping experts and be experts in all secondary processes.
Processes commonly applied to stampings: (click on type for more info)
Plating - Bonding other metals to the surface of a part
Heat Treating - Changing the structural properties of metal at the atomic
level
Deburring - Removing rough and sharp edges
Welding - Fusing parts or components together
Painting - Applying organic compounds to part surfaces
Silk Screening - Application of artwork or lettering to the part
Hardware Insertion - PEMs, standoffs, nuts, brackets and more can be
added to parts
Special Packaging - Necessary when appearance of a part is critical
