For over 65 years, Verdugo Tool and Engineering Co. has been a leading provider of high-quality die stamping services for specialty sheet metal projects. Our company has served major industrial organizations for three generations, and we are committed to attention to detail and excellent customer service for every project. Since we first opened our doors in 1957, Verdugo has been synonymous with innovation and quality.
Today we maintain and grow that reputation through extensive quality control and innovative die-stamping technologies. Our quality management system is ISO 9001 and ITAR certified and our capabilities include design support, prototyping, tool and die manufacturing, laser cutting, production, and more.
Verdugo Tool’s Die Stamping Expertise
Simplify your supply chain and order process without compromising on quality with Verdugo’s die stamping services. Our capabilities go beyond sheet metal stamping for a comprehensive, one-stop solution. We have decades of experience and offer a range of options for your metal stamping needs, including:
Variety of Alloys
Our die stamping processes are compatible with many types of sheet metal materials including, but not limited to:
Brass and copper for thin electronic and electrical parts
Stainless steel and aluminum for aerospace components, cookware, and consumer goods
Heavy steel for automotive and machinery components
Our team is also available to discuss projects that require specialty metals and alloys.
Part Complexity
Verdugo Tool uses a variety of metal stamping techniques and operations to create everything from simple, two-dimensional components to intricate three-dimensional parts. Our high-precision stampings can hold tight tolerances to within 0.001 in. Our engineering team will assess your project to develop and build tooling, determine the most effective stamping operations, and optimize designs to maximize manufacturability, part quality, and ROI.
We adhere to strict quality assurance and continuous improvement practices to meet or exceed your requirements and our own high standards.
Die Types
We work with several types of dies and stamping methods to achieve a range of stamped components and results. Options include:
Progressive dies for stamping components in a continuous manner feeding material through a series of operations that make incremental changes, resulting in higher volume production
Single-operation dies for less complex components or lower-volume orders
Manual transfer dies for very intricate or complex parts that require multiple stamping stages
Diverse Applications
The engineering, tooling, and die stamping teams at Verdugo Tool serve companies across virtually all major industries. The top industries we serve are:
Aerospace and Defense. We produce high-precision parts and components for aerospace applications with minimal variance and low error and rework rates. Material options include lightweight aluminum and specialty alloys.
Automotive. We work with steel, aluminum, and other metals to produce durable components for machinery and vehicles.
Medical Devices. We work with biocompatible and pure metals to produce components for medical devices, tools, and medical equipment.
Electronics. With our highly precise tooling and stamping processes for small components, our team can produce housings, heat sinks, brackets, clips, switches, and other parts used in electronic devices.
Consumer Goods. Our stamping processes are used extensively in consumer goods manufacturing, including components for architectural finishes, appliances, decor, toys, and cookware.
Why Verdugo Tool? Innovation at the Forefront
Verdugo Tool is invested in innovation in stamping and has over 50 years of expertise with several advanced die stamping processes and automated equipment. With decades of experience in producing quality metal stampings, we offer our customers the following:
Advanced Die Design Software
We use CAD software including SolidWorks to translate part prints into tooling and dies that are accurate, precise, and efficient for improved manufacturability.
High-Tech Manufacturing Equipment
Automated stamping presses, wire EDM stations, laser cutting, and CNC machining centers give us a manufacturing edge. We can create tooling and finished components that meet your requirements and tolerances, including thicker materials and hard-to-stamp designs.
Material Science Integration
We are committed to continuing education so that all of our personnel stay up to date on innovations in metal alloys, stamping operations, and metal coatings and finishes.
Increased Automation
Automation makes stamping efficient, cost-effective, and highly repeatable. We invest in automated stamping and other equipment to improve time to market, accommodate just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing, and reduce variation in finished parts.
Additive Manufacturing Integration
We offer 3D printing options that extend our manufacturing capabilities for custom orders, prototypes, and more.
Sustainability Focus
As a forward-thinking organization, Verdugo Tool understands the importance of adopting green and sustainable processes and equipment that reduce energy consumption and waste.
High-Quality Die Stamping Services From Verdugo Tool
At Verdugo Tool, we offer comprehensive services and capabilities to meet your custom stamping needs. We offer design assistance, prototyping, in-house tool and die design and manufacturing, and production stamping, as well as value-added services including deburring, laser cutting, wire EDM, and CNC machining.
Contact us to learn more about our capabilities or request a quote to start your next stamping project.
Metal stamping is a versatile cold-working manufacturing process that utilizes stamping dies, presses, and force to transform flat metal sheets at room temperature into precisely shaped parts and components. Through specialized cutting and forming techniques, metal stamping is ideal for high-volume production while ensuring dimensional accuracy and consistent quality in your products.
From prototyping and tooling design to production and value-added services, Verdugo Tool & Engineering can assist you with quality, turnkey processes and high-performance metal stamped parts. Learn more about the industries we work with, the services we offer, and how our team can support your operation.
Verdugo Tool’s Stamped Parts for Various Industries
With over 65 years of multi-industry experience, Verdugo Tool provides a full range of metal stamping products for diverse markets.
Aerospace
The parts we manufacture for the aerospace industry have aircraft and airplane control assembly applications. We produce such products as:
Brackets
Filter housings
Hinges
Springs
Switches
Medical
We can meet the challenging demands of the medical sector, providing critical parts for applications including:
Medical devices
Operating room equipment
Pacemakers
Defense
At Verdugo Tool, we work closely with top defense contractors to provide mission-critical components. Our team has been instrumental in developing and producing important items like the following:
Missile brackets
Missile control system components
Third-party custom Glock parts
Electronics
Our team has extensive experience producing the following types of metal stamping parts in a wide variety of shapes and configurations:
Connectors
Contacts
Springs
Switches
Energy
As the demand for electric vehicle production and innovative battery technology continues to grow, the energy industry is shifting away from fossil fuels and embracing renewable energy sources. Verdugo Tool is keeping up with current trends to ensure our clients will continue to receive innovative solutions in metal stamped EV components such as:
Battery terminals
Brackets
Busbars
Connectors
Automotive
Our team can create high volumes of identical metal stamped parts to support the automotive sector. The following examples showcase Verdugo Tool’s capabilities in the industry:
Laser-cut decorative door sills for Kia and Nissan vehicles
Arbor press tooling to form Toyota Racing Development (TRD) badges
Electrical discharge machining (EDM)-produced precision clutch hubs for race cars
Bespoke replacement clutches for antique cars
Engine covers for tractors
Food Processing
Food processing applications often involve high-volume production runs. However, a few marks or imperfections on a tool can damage a full order. That’s why at Verdugo Tool, our quality control (QC) department works hard to ensure that our metal stamping services meet the highest industry standards.
Verdugo Tool’s Types of Metal Stamping Processes
To serve the needs of our diverse client base, we offer a wide range of metal stamping services at Verdugo Tool.
Progressive Die Stamping
This stamping method is an optimal choice for high-volume manufacturing, gradually transforming a metal strip into parts as it feeds through a set of dies. These dies each perform an individual task, progressively bending, shaping, and cutting the metal workpiece through multiple operations to create a completed component. Automating the progressive die stamping process optimally increases productivity and efficiency.
Deep Drawing Stamping
Deep drawing is the process to use if you need to create components that have a high depth-to-diameter ratio. In this technique, a die and punch draw a three-dimensional shape from a flat sheet of metal. The procedure produces deep recesses within a part for configurations that wouldn’t be possible with alternate metal stamping methods.
Transfer Die Stamping
Perfect for manufacturing large products with complex designs, transfer die stamping utilizes a die series to move metal sheet through stations on the press. Each station is responsible for carrying out an individual task to ultimately develop tight-tolerance parts.
Fine Blanking
This specialized stamping method improves upon the aesthetics of a component, creating parts with the following characteristics that conventional processes can’t achieve:
Clean edges
Exceptionally tight tolerances
No die tears or breaks on the majority of metals
Embossing
This stamping technique generates sunken reliefs or raised designs. Embossing utilizes rolls or matched male/female roller dies to produce this effect on sheet metal.
Stamping Parts: Achieving Quality & Precision
As an ISO 9001-certified company, Verdugo Tool is recognized for providing high-quality, custom-designed metal stamping products and services. We make it our goal to consistently deliver reliable, defect-free products on time for total customer satisfaction.
Our quality assurance certifications and capabilities include:
Certificate of Conformance
Chemical and physical material certifications
Corrective Action Resolution
DFARs-compliant materials (with certification)
First Article Reports per AS9102 standards
Lot traceability
Mercury Free Environment Certification
Process improvement versatility
Record retention (available upon request)
ROHS compliance documentation
Test and measuring equipment calibrated to ISO requirements
If your products need to adhere to the requirements of a certain standard or certification, ask our team! We may be able to meet the criteria.
High-Quality Metal Stamping Solutions at Verdugo Tool
With decades of industry experience and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, we are confident you won’t find another metal stamping provider as dedicated and driven as Verdugo Tool. Request a quote today to learn more about our metal stamping solutions.
Precision is essential in nearly every industry, particularly ones that rely heavily on accuracy and repeatability like aerospace, defense, medical, and electronics. As companies push for more performance and reliability, it puts an even greater emphasis on the need for tight-tolerance metal laser cutting. Because of this, we have seen an increased demand on high-quality components with never seen before precision.
In this article, we will explore how to hold tight tolerances while laser cutting sheet metal. We will also look at the factors to consider when determining then whether a metal part is suitable for tight tolerance laser cutting.
How Do Laser Cutters Work?
Laser cutters use a high-powered laser beam to cut through various metals. They also utilize computer numerical control (CNC) mechanisms that steer and guide the beam to cut the metal into a particular shape or design.
The first step in using laser technology for manufacturing sheet metal parts is to design the piece with computer-aided design (CAD) software. Once the part is designed it is then loaded into computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software that will determine the optimal toolpath as well as intensity and assist gas settings. The CAM software will then compile all the information into G-code for the laser to read.
The next step involves focusing the laser beam on the metal surface through a lens. This enables precise melting or vaporization of the metal and generates a clean and accurate cut with minimal finishing. Once the cutting process is done, the cut part is detached from the metal sheet or plate. Lastly, additional finishing may be needed, depending on the intricacy of the design.
Key Considerations When Cutting a Metal Part
Various factors must be considered when evaluating a part’s suitability for this cutting technology. The following are four key considerations:
Quantity
Laser cutting has low startup costs and can be quickly adjusted based on customer requirements which makes it ideal for prototyping and small-scale production. However, it may be less economical for large-scale production runs than other techniques like stamping. This is due to the slower run rates compared to stamping, which in the long run is more cost saving than the initial tooling investment.
Material and Thickness
The utilization of laser technology is an excellent choice for cutting a wide range of metals, such as brass, copper, stainless steel, and aluminum. However, it is important to note the thickness of the material being cut. Most cutters can handle materials up to 0.500 thick of mild steel, 0.250. Thicker gauges require more power and time for cutting, resulting in higher costs.
Size and Shape
The geometry of the part is an important factor to consider when laser cutting sheet metal parts. Features on the part should be bigger than the thickness of the material, especially for thicker material. Additionally, ideal parts for laser cutting don’t contain sharp radii or jagged edges.
Other than those two limitations, laser cutters are great at cutting any kind of part geometry imaginable. Things like splines, polylines, and French curves are all well within the realm of possibility for laser cutters.
Internal Features
Laser cutting is a precise method for creating parts with intricate internal features like holes, cutouts, and slots. Although laser cutting is perfectly suited for a large number of highly detailed features, it is important to note that the laser does need to lead into its cuts in order to avoid splatter. This effectively limits the size of internal features to features bigger than roughly 1/16 of an inch. Anything smaller than that and it starts to degrade in accuracy and performance. Outside of the smallest of features the process is incredibly accurate, highly repeatable, and ensures consistency in producing parts.
Metal Stamping vs. Metal Laser Cutting
Metal stamping and laser cutting are two inherently different processes to create flat sheet metal parts. They both are equally viable but have different strengths and weaknesses so care must be taken in deciding how to manufacture parts.
Metal stamping employs a die and punch tool in a stamping press to shear the sheet metal to the right shape and size. The only limitation to manufacturing rates is the cycle rate of the machine. The downside is the investment in tooling and the inability to make changes to the design. This makes it a more attractive option for larger orders where the part is already fully engineered and developed.
In contrast, laser cutting machines cut metal by melting. They need to trace out the profile of the part one feature at a time making them much slower than stamped parts. Fortunately, there is very little initial investment, and the design can be changed as much as the client needs. This lends itself to prototypes or one-off jobs that need to be turned around quickly and efficiently.
Choose Verdugo Tool and Engineering Co. for Premium Metal Fabrication Solutions
Since 1957, Verdugo Tool and Engineering Co. has delivered high-quality metal fabrication solutions! These include tool and die design, metal stamping, and other value-added services. Our skilled engineers, tool makers, and press operators ensure that the parts are delivered promptly and meet industry standards. Contact us today to learn more about our services! You can also request a quote
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