Services: Metal Stamping, Laser Cutting
& Value-Additions
Tier 2 and 3 suppliers face constant pressure to deliver top-quality, precision components on compressed timelines. Common examples are stamped metal parts, which are used in aircraft, vehicles, medical devices, electronics, and more for a wide array of applications. Suppliers and OEMs alike need a reliable partner with stamping expertise and industry-specific experience. The ability to design, manufacture, and maintain tooling in-house is another important part of meeting deadlines for large, small, and ongoing orders.
At Verdugo Tool & Engineering, we provide precision metal fabrication services for customers in these industries, including metal stamping, laser cutting, tool and die manufacturing, and more. Our integrated approach eliminates the time and hassle of coordinating work between multiple vendors yourself. Learn more about our capabilities and services for Tier 2 and 3 suppliers and manufacturers.
METAL STAMPING
Metal stamping transforms flat sheets, strips, or blanks of metal into three-dimensional components with features like holes, bends, embossed details, and notches. There are several types of stamping processes, including progressive and transfer die stamping, drawing and deep drawing, blanking, and other specialized operations. Different parts and part features require different stamping processes and operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Verdugo provides comprehensive stamping services from prototyping through tool and die design and manufacturing to full production runs. Our team provides engineering support to optimize stamping processes to reduce errors and material waste, and to improve overall manufacturability of parts.
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High-Volume Metal Stamping
We can handle production volumes ranging from just 400 pieces up to several million parts annually. This scalability serves suppliers with fluctuating demand, niche markets, or production ramp-ups.
Our team is committed to producing quality parts for jobs of all sizes and durations. This includes:
Progressive Dies
A high-speed and repeatable process for stamping at volumes.
In-Process Inspection
Verifying critical dimensions and tolerances in real-time.
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Tracking trends in part dimensions, tool wear, and material alignment inside presses in order to make adjustments before tolerances drift.
Die Maintenance
Scheduled inspection and repairs are done in our facility to prevent premature tool wear and avoid production delays.
Value-added Services
From deburring to plating to surface finishes, we ensure parts are ready for assembly or final use when they leave our facility.
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Materials Used in Metal Stamping
We work with many different types of sheet metal including but not limited to:
Stainless Steel
Corrosion resistance, strength, aesthetics, etc.
Mild & Cold-Rolled Steel
Cost-effective for structural components and automotive parts.
Spring Steel
Elasticity and fatigue resistance.
Aluminum
Lightweight and very formable.
Copper & Brass
High electrical and thermal conductivity.
Titanium
Excellent strength-to-weight ratio and wear resistance.
Material selection affects die design, stamping tonnage, as well as the amount of additional finishing parts may require. Our experience with many types of material means we can help balance performance needs with manufacturability and per-unit cost.
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LASER CUTTING SERVICES
CNC laser cutting is a high-speed and high-precision method for creating simple or intricate parts from sheet metal without the costly investment in tooling. It uses CAD drawings to replicate and nest parts for cost-effective and reliable manufacturing. Parts are laid out on the sheets to maximize material efficiency (nesting), and the laser melts the material as it cuts, which essentially eliminates the need for deburring or other edge finishing, saving time and money.
Laser cutting complements our stamping services for many applications, and our equipment can hold tolerances of +/- .001 in. We use laser cutters for:
PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT
Validating designs before committing to expensive stamping dies.
LOW-VOLUME PRODUCTION
Runs under 1000 pieces or where the cost of hard tooling is cost-prohibitive.
Our CNC laser cutting equipment handles complex components such as:
- Angled cuts and beveled edges.
- Tube and structural cutting.
- Complex part nesting to minimize material waste.
- Precision trimming of formed parts (eliminating separate trimming dies)
Laser cutting processes the same material range as our stamping operations, such as stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and specialty alloys. Material thickness, capacity, and cutting speed vary by alloy and application.
Tool and Die Design
Unlike stampers who outsource tool and die design, manufacturing, and maintenance, Verdugo manages all tool and die operations in-house. This reduces delays and miscommunication associated with outsourced tool and die work, and transferring equipment between facilities. Our ability to monitor, repair, and adjust tooling ourselves means we can keep a close watch on burrs, tolerance drift, and make adjustments quickly.
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In-House Tooling
Design ServicesWe design progressive dies, compound dies, and forming tools matched to part requirements. Engineering services include:
Design for manufacturability (DFM) review
Identifying potential stamping issues or error-prone features early. DFM allows us to design for easy maintenance and rapid production.
Die simulation
Computerized tools that analyze real-world implications of material flow, springback, etc.
Prototype tooling
Economical tooling for validating designs prior to full production.
Production tooling
Developed and built to withstand high-volume project lifecycles.
How tooling is designed has a direct impact on part quality, performance, and production costs. Our engineers collaborate with customers to understand the intent of design and part features, material choices, dimensions, and tolerances and develop a sound stamping strategy.
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In-House Die Maintenance,
Repair & ConsultationProduction tooling requires scheduled maintenance to prevent burrs, markings, dimensional drift, and catastrophic failures. We provide comprehensive die maintenance:
- Scheduled sharpening to maintain cutting tools and edge quality of stampings
- Replacing tools prior to failure or excessive wear
- Dimensional verification throughout production
- Emergency repairs to minimize production downtime
When production issues arise, we work closely with our customers to keep them updated on tools. We will consult them when:
- Tools will be down
- How to best proceed when major repairs are needed or when old dies reach their service end-of-life
We implement corrections immediately once we’ve discussed how to best move forward, rather than waiting days for tooling to return from vendors.
In most cases, and as long as we are running the tool, Verdugo handles the cost of maintenance so our customers don’t have to. We coordinate with them so they can reinvest in their tooling in a way that makes the most sense. When we handle maintenance, we also eliminate shipping delays and any costs associated with outsourced tooling.
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Materials for Manufacturing
Tooling and DiesTooling can be made from different materials, depending on the hardness of the sheet metal being stamped, the press tonnage, the intricacy of part features, and the number of stampings in a production lifecycle.
Material selection balances initial tooling cost against expected production volume. Short-run tooling may use softer steels, reducing fabrication time, while multi-million-piece runs justify carbide investments.
Value Added Services
A major advantage Verdugo offers is comprehensive manufacturing from prototype and tooling to stamping and finishing.
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Metal Finishing
We offer in-house tumble deburring to remove sharp or rough edges on stamped components. In addition, we work closely with trusted partner vendors to provide additional finishing services:
- Plating
- Passivation
- Heat treatment
- Acid etching
- Grinding
- Powder coating
- Anodizing
In accordance with ISO, all our partner vendors have to satisfy a minimum requirement for quality and on-time delivery, and are carefully vetted. We also manage transfer of parts to and from our facility.
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Wire EDM
Wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a special technique used to remove metal material and create part features that are inefficient or impossible to form with standard stamping or laser cutting, such as internal part features and intricate cuts. Wire EDM is also used in some aspects of stamping tooling fabrication.This equipment uses an electrode to remove material with great precision, and can achieve tolerances within ±0.001 in.
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Partner with Verdugo for Comprehensive Metal Stamping & CNC Laser Cutting Expertise
Suppliers depend on manufacturing partners who understand the challenges of maintaining tolerances throughout high-volume production, controlling costs without compromising quality, and delivering finished parts on tight schedules.
At Verdugo Tool & Engineering, we are ISO 9001 certified and ITAR registered to best serve Tier 2 and 3 suppliers and other manufacturers with reliable quality and excellent customer service. In fact, we have built decades-long relationships with customers because we solve their production problems, not just produce parts.
Our integrated capabilities in precision metal stamping, laser cutting services, and tool and die manufacturing eliminate the friction of managing multiple vendors yourself, and our production capabilities can scale with your evolving needs.
Please request a quote or contact our team to discuss your requirements today!