Metal Stamping Materials
Trans-Matic produces precise, high quality using a wide range of deep draw stamping materials like low carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and more. We work with raw materials up to 0.180” (4.5mm) thick, and can create parts up to 9.5” (240mm) long. Our metal stamping manufacturer may be based in West Michigan but our presence extends around the world. We will work with you, as needed, to determine the best material for your parts based on application, performance, and manufacturing requirements.
If it can be stamped, Trans-Matic knows how to get the job done.
Low Carbon Steel
Low carbon steel often ranks as the metal of choice for deep drawn stampings. It can be used to manufacture a large variety of parts at low per-piece costs. Trans-Matic produces millions of every year and can deliver even the most complex parts efficiently and cost-effectively.
Low carbon steel exhibits a number of desirable characteristics such as:
- Excellent formability, depending on the specific grade used
- Good strength-to-weight ratio
- Excellent value, with lower cost than stainless steel and most other stamping materials
- Low carbon steel work-hardens, thus providing better structural characteristics after forming
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel stamping is substantially different that other metal stamping processes, making it vitally important to work with our team who has the appropriate experience and expertise. Generally chosen for deep drawn stampings when parts call for high wear resistance, stainless steel has a high tolerance for exposure to elements, heat and certain corrosive agents.
Notable qualities of stainless steel include:
- Very strong, with a high strength-to-weight ratio
- Naturally corrosion resistant
- Most stainless steel grades are non-magnetic; specialty magnetic grades are available
- Stainless steel is heat treatable
- Very good wear resistance
- No need for plating
Aluminum
There are many reasons why aluminum may be the best stamping material for your deep drawn parts. Aluminum stampings frequently find a use in parts for power storage, beverage containers, batteries, and heat sink applications, among others. At Trans-Matic, we have decades of experience in manufacturing deep drawn aluminum stampings, producing hundreds of thousands of pieces each year.
Benefits of using aluminum for deep drawn parts include:
- Lightweight, with a specific gravity roughly 1/3 of low carbon steel
- Excellent strength-to-weight ratio
- Non-magnetic
- Aluminum does not rust, making it ideal for corrosion-resistant parts
- Heat treatable
- Can be anodized to create a decorative surface finish and further improve corrosion resistance
Titanium
Titanium is a lustrous metal known for its low density, high strength, and high corrosion resistance. Both titanium and its alloys get incorporated into building materials for architecture, spacecraft, commercial and industrial tools, and much more. We have experience developing deep drawn titanium parts and can deliver custom parts that match your exact specifications.
Key attributes of titanium include:
- Highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal—as strong as steel, but 45% lighter
- Low electrical and thermal conductivity
- High natural corrosion resistance
- Biocompatible and hypoallergenic for medical applications
- Very cost-effective solution when compared to cast or billet machined components
Brass
A common alloy of copper and zinc, brass is useful in a wide range of industries. Trans-Matic uses brass to create parts for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical applications, among many others. As experts in brass stamping, we can produce even the most complex brass parts with high precision and perfect repeatability.
Valuable traits of brass include:
- Low coefficient of friction for high performance in gears, valves, bearings, etc.
- Naturally germicidal and antimicrobial for medical applications
- Bright, gold-like appearance makes it ideal for decorative purposes
- Excellent acoustic properties
Copper
Like all metals, copper presents unique challenges in the deep draw stamping processes. However, the metal offers unique benefits for parts used in temperature sensing, electronic/electrical, plumbing, thermal, and decorative applications. With decades of experience and millions of deep drawn copper stampings produced every year, Trans-Matic is the supplier of choice.
Choosing copper for deep drawn stampings means:
- Natural corrosion resistance
- Excellent for brazing and soldering
- Can be polished for decorative purposes (however, polished copper must be coated to minimize tarnishing)
Bronze
Stamped bronze parts offer cost-effective alternatives to cast or machined bronzed components. Trans-Matic manufactures deep drawn parts and components from all grades and types of bronze, using advanced technology and years of experience to produce precision drawn parts that match our customers’ unique requirements.
Advantages that make bronze ideal include:
- Higher metal fatigue and corrosion resistance (especially saltwater corrosion) than steel
- Excellent heat and electrical conductivity
- Non-sparking for potentially explosive atmospheres
- Low coefficient of friction makes it ideal for bearings, gears, and other automotive transmission components
- Excellent durability
Let’s Discuss Your Material Preferences
Trans-Matic is a leading deep draw metal stamping company. From our humble beginnings to now, we have evolved into a trusted global supplier, offering cost-effective solutions and personalized customer service. Fill out our online contact form today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how our services can benefit your business.
