What metal is used for metal stamping?
Copper is a pure metal that can be stamped into a variety of parts on its own, but it is also useful for its alloys. Copper alloys include versatile metals such as brass, bronze, nickel silver, and more. This versatility makes copper and its alloys some of the best materials for metal stamping.
Can you make your own metal stamps?
We have helped many individuals, craftsmen, artisans, and businesses design their own metal stamps and leave their custom mark. If you need to mark metal – practically any metal – we have the made-to-order metal stamp for you.
What is stamping in manufacturing?
The Basics of Metal Stamping Metal stamping is a manufacturing process used to convert flat metal sheets into specific shapes. It is a complex process that can include a number of metal forming techniques — blanking, punching, bending and piercing, to name a few.
How do you practice metal stamping?
Use aluminum foil tape (found at your local hardware store) to practice your design. You can find this at almost any hardware store, but we also sell it here. Lay the tape on a wooden surface and press the stamp into the tape, you may even tap the stamp lightly. This is great for practicing layout and design.
How thick can you stamp steel?
Typical sheet metal thicknesses used in stamping are 0.001 in. to 0.625 in. Although most stamping operations use sheet steel, special dies can cut and form steel bars up to 3 in. thick.
What is the standard character style for metal stamping?
The standard character style is a sharp face gothic font (see below). Low stress and micro stress character styles are available for specialty marking applications such as nuclear component identification, where the stamp causes less stress on the metal being marked.
What are steel type stamps and holders?
Steel Type Stamps and Holders provide versatile applications for making marks on steel or other metals. Custom steel type stamps are available in any character size and font style. Stock stamp sets are available in several practical character sizes. These sets are ideal for applications that require codes, dates, model and/or serial numbers.
What is a steel marker stamp?
Made of specialty steel for outstanding performance when marking hard steel and metal parts, they can be used alone or in an adjustable stamp holder or a multi-stamp holder for worker safety. Stamps are sold individually or in number or letter sets.
Do you manufacture large and small stamps?
We manufacture both large and small stamps. From tiny jewelry stamps to large press stamps, our steel hand stamps meet many maker’s marking tool needs. In order to get the best results, the size of your stamp and your artwork’s level of detail need to work well together.