United Tool & Machine Corp. provides custom metal stamping services for manufacturers that require consistent quality, tight tolerances, and dependable production. As an experienced metal stamping manufacturer, we manage every stage of the process in-house, from engineering and tooling to production and quality control. This approach gives you a single source for precision-stamped components while supporting faster lead times and greater control over every project.
Whether you need a simple stamped part or a high-volume production run, our team works with your specifications to produce components that meet your requirements. Our equipment, skilled personnel, and decades of experience allow us to deliver reliable metal stamping services for a wide range of industries and applications.
- In-house engineering, tooling, and production
- Progressive and compound die capabilities
- Tight production tolerances
- Numerous Hydraulic presses ranging from 22 to 80 tons
- Long-lasting tooling built for high-volume production
Background
As a trusted metal stamping manufacturer, United Tool & Machine uses proven custom metal stamping processes to produce precision parts for a variety of applications.
Metal Stampings are produced from strips of raw coiled stock fed through a tool known as a die which is actuated by a press. Multi-stage progressive dies are the most common but intricate dies, often used to achieve the desired part geometry over a series of stages/stations at a set pitch. Compound dies can be used to create (often flat) internal and external features (like a washer) in a single station. Other single-station tools require manually loading a blank instead of feeding a coil and individually cycling the press to alter the part. There are a variety of operations such as blanking, forming, coining, and deep drawing used to achieve the desired part geometry.
Our Custom Metal Stamping Process
Our metal stamping services begin with engineering and die development before moving into full-scale production, giving you a streamlined process from concept to finished parts.
From your part print, our qualified Engineers will design a die which is machined, assembled, and debugged by our experienced tool makers, for production in the press room by our skilled operators, entirely in-house in as little as one month. We use Carbide, CPM, A2, and D2 Tool steel among other materials in our dies which we can heat treat on-site for maximum die-life. We pride ourselves on precision and achieve the highest level of accuracy in our Wire EDM room, hitting tolerances within ± .0001”; the die itself is capable of producing parts within ±.001” consistently. Our metal stamping press room has (18) hydraulic presses, capable of 22-to-80-tons of stamping force for jobs small and large. Dies can produce millions of parts per year and are built to last many decades.
Die Protection & Preventive Maintenance
Reliable production starts with dependable tooling. As your metal stamping manufacturer, we use preventive maintenance practices and die protection systems that help reduce downtime, support consistent production, and extend tool life.
We utilize the latest techniques, safe-guards, sensors, feeders, ancillary equipment, and plan for preventative maintenance to maximize die life, giving our customers the following advantages:
- Eliminate die crashes
- Increase tooling and equipment up-time
- Higher strokes-per-minute
- Reduce maintenance costs
- On-time customer delivery
- One operator can run multiple presses simultaneously
Why Choose United Tool & Machine Corp.?
Choosing the right partner for custom metal stamping means working with a company that can support your project from engineering through production. United Tool & Machine combines experienced personnel, precision equipment, and in-house capabilities to deliver dependable metal stamping services for short and long production runs. Whether you need a new die, replacement tooling, or production support, our team is ready to help move your project forward with quality workmanship and responsive service. Partner with us today!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What materials can be used for custom metal stamping?
Custom metal stamping can be performed using a variety of materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and other specialty alloys. Material selection depends on the part’s application, required strength, corrosion resistance, conductivity, and forming characteristics.
- What information should I provide to request a metal stamping quote?
Providing a part drawing or CAD file, material specifications, estimated production volume, required tolerances, and any finishing or secondary operation requirements helps speed up the quoting process. If your design is still in development, engineering support can help determine the most practical manufacturing approach.
- Can stamped parts require additional manufacturing processes?
Yes. Depending on the application, stamped parts may undergo secondary operations such as tapping, welding, machining, deburring, heat treating, plating, or assembly. Combining these processes can help deliver components that are ready for installation or further manufacturing.
- Is custom metal stamping suitable for prototype production?
Yes. Custom metal stamping can support prototype and pre-production projects before moving into larger production runs. Producing prototypes allows manufacturers to evaluate part fit, function, and manufacturability before investing in full-scale production.
- Which industries commonly use custom metal stamping services?
Metal stamping is widely used across industries that require consistent, high-volume precision components. Common applications include automotive, aerospace, medical devices, electronics, industrial equipment, consumer products, and electrical manufacturing.