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Precision Fourslide Stamping
Chengli Hardware’s fourslide stamping capabilities extend beyond standard parts to include prototyping and fabrication of parts produced from strip or wire.
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Our Fourslide Stamping Capabilities
For over 20 years our precision metal stamping machines have produced millions of rolled and wrapped sleeves mainly for OEM
| Features | Capabilites |
|---|---|
| Cross Sections | Flat Strip, Round Wire, Rectangular /Shaped Wire |
| Maximum Machine | 350T |
| Strip widths | up to 2.5" |
| Diameter/thickness range | .010" to .312" |
What is Fourslide Stamping?
Fourslide stamping,also referred to as multislide stamping, is a metalworking technique for producing elaborate and complex metal pieces. It is a type of progressive die stamping in which parts are produced from flat strip or wire stock using a fourslide machine, sometimes known as a multislide machine. The machine moves the material through a succession of dies using four or more slides to generate the desired form.
This technology has various advantages over typical pressing processes, including enhanced variety, greater design flexibility, faster production, and cheaper production costs. Given these benefits, fourslide stamping has become a popular production technique for high-precision applications in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and electronics.
Advantages of Fourslide Stamping
1.Fourslide stamping machines are capable of performing multiple forming and stamping tasks in a single operation, making them a start-to-finish solution for creating complex parts. Unlike other stamping methods, such as progressive die stamping, fourslide stamping does not require additional secondary operations, reducing overall production time and costs.
2.Fourslide stamping offers versatility in metalworking as it can manipulate the workpiece from multiple directions to produce complex parts with intricate details, twists, and curves. Additionally, this process can be used with various materials such as copper, steel, aluminum, bronze, brass, and more, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
3.Design flexibility is another advantage of fourslide stamping. Traditional press operations often require expensive and time-consuming modifications to the die or the manufacture of an entirely new die to accommodate design changes. However, fourslide stamping machines can perform multiple motions and accommodate design modifications with simple adjustments to individual sliding tools. This allows for greater flexibility in product design and a faster turnaround time for design changes.
4.Fourslide stamping can save costs by reducing the need for additional secondary operations, such as bending, forming, or drilling, which may be required with other metalworking processes. The process also produces minimal scrap or waste, which can further reduce material costs. Overall, the cost efficiency of fourslide stamping makes it an ideal option for producing high-quality parts at a low cost.
5.Speed is another key advantage of fourslide stamping, as it operates at high speeds and can perform multiple operations in one pass. This not only helps to reduce costs but also enables a much faster turnaround time for production.
Additional process employed in Fourslide Stamping
Fourslide stamping involves a variety of processes beyond the basic technique of drawing sheet metal into a 3D shape. These processes can be used to further customize and refine the final part.
- Adding beads, ribs, and flanges to the part’s surface. These raised features can enhance the strength, stability, and rigidity of the part.
- Bulging:stretches and expands metal in specific areas to create a desired shape or feature.
- Coining:compresses the metal in a particular area to create a raised or recessed feature, often for decorative or functional purposes.
- Curling:bending the edges of the metal sheet to form a rounded or curved shape.
- Dimpling creates a small indentation or depression in the metal sheet, usually for aesthetic or functional purposes.
- Embossing:raises or recesses a design or pattern in the metal sheet.
- Extruding is another process that forces the metal through a shaped die to create a continuous profile or shape.
- Hole forming is used to punch or drill holes into the metal sheet for attachment or assembly purposes.
- Ironing is a process that compresses the metal sheet to create a smoother and more uniform surface finish.
- Marking can stamp or laser etch identifying information onto the part, such as part numbers or logos.
- Necking :narrows the diameter of the metal sheet in a specific area to create a desired shape or feature.
- Notching :involves cutting small grooves or notches into the metal sheet, often for assembly or attachment purposes.
- Threading creates threads on the part either by cutting them directly into the metal or by adding a threaded insert.
- Trimming involves cutting excess material from the edges of the part to achieve the desired final shape and dimensions.
How does Fourslide Stamping Work?
Fourslide stamping machines are used to mould and shape metal wire or strip into complex pieces using a mixture of sliding tools, punches, and dies. The machine receives the wire or strip and feeds it through a sequence of stations where various tools and dies carry out particular shaping and cutting processes. These stations could involve threading, cutting, bending, and straightening.
The metal strip or wire is pressed under pressure by the sliding tools at each station before being molded or cut into the required shape. The workpiece gradually assumes its final shape as it passes through the various stations.
Different tooling and dies can be added to the machines itself to personalize them, allowing for variety and flexibility in the kinds of parts that can be produced. Aside from making design modifications very simple, this customization also eliminates the need for pricey new dies or tooling.
Fourslide Stamping Materials
Chengli Hardware works with a variety of materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, brass,steel and copper with material thicknesses 0.1-10mm, to provide customized solutions for your unique application.
| Aluminum | Stainless steel | Steel | Brass | Copper | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1060 | 301 | 1006 | C23000 | C110 | Phosphor Bronze |
| 3003 | 302 | 1008 | C26000 | C510 | |
| 5052 | 304 | 1010 | |||
| 5083 | 316 | 1050 | |||
| 6061 | 409 | 1065 | |||
| 6063 | 430 | Tool Steel | |||
| 7075 | 420 | Galvanized Steel |
Fourslide Stamping Finish
We offer a variety of organic coating solutions to meet our customers’ special requirements. If you do not see the material finish combination you are looking for, please fill the quote sheet, and our experts will help you.
The metal stamping parts are typically deburred and cleaned, with a surface finish that is smooth but not polished or textured.It is characterized by visible tool marks, scratches.
Polishing can improve aesthetics and reduce surface roughness using a buffing or abrasive process.The surface rougness could reach to Ra0.8μm ,even Ra0.4μm.
A process where the surface of the metal is roughened or textured by blasting it with abrasive particles or media, such as sand or glass beads.This can help with grip or visual appeal.
Anodizing is a surface finishing process that produces a protective oxide layer on the surface of aluminum parts.
Type II( MIL-A-8625 Type II), provides corrosion resistance and can be done in different colors, such as clear, black, red, and gold.
On the other hand, Type III anodizing, also known as MIL-A-8625 Type III “hardcoat,” is thicker than Type II and creates a wear-resistant layer in addition to corrosion resistance.
Alodine is a chemical process, used to create a protective layer on the surface of the metal stamping parts, improving corrosion resistance and bonding capabilities.
This involves the surface of the metal stamping parts is brushed with an abrasive material, creating a textured or satin-like finish.
A layer of chromium is electroplated onto the surface of the metal stamping parts, creating a highly reflective and corrosion-resistant finish.
Passivation is a chemical process that removes surface contaminants and creates a passive layer on the surface of the metal part, protecting it from corrosion.
Electrophoresis coating, also named E-coating, is an electrocoating process where the metal is immersed in a bath of paint particles and an electric current is applied to create an even coating. Normally the color is black.
Phosphate Plated is a chemical and electrochemical reaction to form a phosphate chemical conversion film. This process is normally applied to steel materals.
Carburizing is a heat treatment process that introduces carbon into the surface layer of the metal to improve hardness and wear resistance.
A layer of zinc is electroplated onto the surface of the metal stamping parts, providing corrosion resistance and an attractive finish. We could supply white,blue,yellow,green colors.
Nickel electroplating is commonly used to improve the corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and surface finish of metal parts.
Nickel electroless plating is a chemical process that deposits a layer of nickel onto the surface of the metal part, creating a uniform and corrosion-resistant finish.
Powder coating is electrostatically applied to the metal stamping parts, which are then baked in an oven to create a durable and attractive finish. A wide variety of colors are available to create the desired aesthetic.
Liquid paint is applied to the surface of the metal stamping parts, providing an attractive finish but typically less durability than powder coating.
This involves the application of a layer of tin to the surface of the metal for improved corrosion resistance and solderability
Black oxide is a chemical process that creates a dark, corrosion-resistant finish on the surface of the metal part.
PVD is an industrial manufacturing process, i.e., vacuum coating, that gives products a beautiful metallic texture and excellent performance. It applies for metal and plastic material, a kind of expensive finishing process.Gold Plating provides good corrosion and tarnish resistance with excellent solderability
Gold Plating provides good corrosion and tarnish resistance with excellent solderability. Normally the thickness is 0.00002″ – 0.00005″.
Silk printing, also known as screen printing or serigraphy, is a printing technique that uses a woven mesh to support an ink-blocking stencil.
Fourslide Stamping Design Guidelines
The reasonable design of the fourslide stamping directly determines the price, quality, and capacity of the product.
The material type should be carefully chosen depending on the intended use and the part’s needs.We suggest to choose the ductile and easily formed materials, such as steel, aluminum, stainless steel .
Thinner materials are easier to shape, but they may lack the necessary strength. Then the material thickness should be chosen to guarantee that the finished product is strong and durable.
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The N and R values are essential characteristics that assist determine the material’s formability. More formability is indicated by higher N and R values.
To ensure that the final product has the proper dimensions and shape, the blank size and shape should be carefully created.
Part geometry should be tailored to reduce stress concentrations and ensure that the component can be manufactured without tearing or wrinkling.
To guarantee that the part is produced correctly and to reduce the danger of flaws, the press speed should be carefully managed.
Carefully plan the draw radii to guarantee that the part can be created without tearing or wrinkling.
The draw ratio is the proportion of the blank diameter to the final part diameter. A larger draw ratio necessitates more force and may lead to material thinning.
To reduce the chance of faults in the final item, the die surface finish should be smooth and devoid of imperfections.
The die temperature should be carefully managed to ensure proper material formation and to reduce the danger of flaws.
To reduce friction and ensure that the part can be produced without tearing or wrinkling, a suitable lubricant should be used.
The draw bead height and shape should be carefully planned to guarantee that the part can be produced correctly and that faults are minimized.
Binder pressure should be carefully managed to ensure proper part formation and to reduce the chance of faults.
The binder deflection should be carefully designed to ensure proper component formation and to reduce the risk of faults.
The standoff height should be carefully selected to enable proper part formation and to reduce the chance of faults.
From Prototyping to Production
Chengli offers a wide variety of production volumes for progressive die stamping.
Prototyping
Chengli offers metal stamping prototyping services for customers who need to test the viability of their product designs before moving into production. This service is ideal for customers who need to quickly iterate and refine their product designs.
Low Volume
For metal stamping projects with quantities up to 10,000 units, Chengli offers low-volume production services. Such service is perfect for customers who need smaller metal stamping orders to bridge the development of a product between prototypes and mass manufacturing, or who are looking for customized products.
High Volume
We can accommodate high volume metal stamping projects with quantities in excess of 10,000 units. Our production facilities are equipped to handle high volume production runs with precision and efficiency, ensuring that our customers receive cost-effective solutions.
Short Run Stamping
Short run stamping is often used for prototyping or for fulfilling small orders,typically ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand units.It is commonly used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics.
Long Run Stamping
Long run stamping is used for high-volume manufacturing applications where consistent quality, high efficiency, and low cost per part are critical.It often requires specialized equipment, automated production processes, and strict quality control measures to ensure that each part meets the required specifications.
Why Use Chengli's Metal Stamping Services?
Thanks to our highly efficient process, we provide quick, accurate tooling and unmatched short-run and long-run stamping.
Cost Advantage
Our metal stamping services are cost-effective due to our advanced manufacturing processes, efficient production techniques, and experienced engineering team. We are committed to offering competitive pricing without sacrificing quality or delivery times.
Manufacturing Capabilities
Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with a wide range of high-speed stamping presses and other advanced manufacturing equipment. We have the capability to produce complex parts with tight tolerances, and we offer a variety of secondary operations to complete your parts to your exact specifications.
Quality Assurance
We maintain rigorous quality control standards throughout our entire manufacturing process to ensure that every part we produce meets or exceeds customer requirements. Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015, and we utilize advanced inspection equipment and techniques to verify the accuracy and consistency of our products.
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Fourslide Stamping FAQ
Below you will find the answers to the most common questions we get about the metal stamping process.
What is fourslide stamping?
Fourslide stamping is a metalworking process that involves bending and shaping flat metal strips or wire into complex shapes and forms using a four-slide machine. The four-slide machine has four slides or moving components that work together to form the metal into the desired shape. The slides can move in multiple directions, allowing for intricate bends and curves to be created in the metal.
What are disadvantages of fourslide stamping?
The disadvantages of fourslide stamping include limited part complexity and difficulty in maintaining tight tolerances. Fourslide stamping may not be suitable for producing complex or intricate parts, and may require additional finishing operations to achieve the desired level of precision. Additionally,the production rate for fourslide stamping is generally slower than those other methods.
What is the difference between fourslide stamping and traditional stamping?
Fourslide stamping and traditional stamping differ in their equipment and production processes. Fourslide stamping uses a specialized machine with four slides that move horizontally and vertically to shape the metal into the desired form. This allows for more complex shapes to be produced in a single step, and also enables tighter tolerances and finer details.
Traditional stamping, on the other hand, uses a hydraulic or mechanical press to apply force to a sheet of metal, which is then cut and formed into the desired shape using a single die. While traditional stamping can also produce complex shapes, it typically requires multiple steps and dies, resulting in a longer production time and potentially higher tooling costs.
Overall, fourslide stamping is a more efficient and precise method for producing complex metal parts, while traditional stamping is better suited for simpler shapes and larger production runs.
What is the material suitable for fourslide stamping?
As a general rule of thumb, any material less than 2-in. wide, less than 0.075-in. thick, and within 15-in. in blank length, can use the fourslide process.
What products are fourslide stamping great for ?
Fourslide stamping is a versatile process that can be used to create a wide range of small to medium-sized metal parts, such as clips, brackets, springs, electrical contacts, and various other components used in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, and medical industries.
Fourslide Stamping Application
From prototyping to production, Chengli has been a leading manufacturer of precision metal stamping parts for a wide range of industries.
Gallery of Fourslide Stamping Parts
We machine low-volume and high-volume production orders for customers in multiple industries: aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, hardware startups, industrial automation, machinery, manufacturing, medical devices, oil & gas and robotics.
