How to Choose a Reliable Deep Drawn Stamping Partner: Key Selection Tips

Deep drawn stamping is a metal forming technique employed to produce parts that are deeper than their width. It is ideal for creating lightweight, hollow components and products that are seamless while maintaining strength and stability. Manufacturers need to possess the appropriate knowledge, skills, and tools to create them effectively.

The subsequent article highlights key factors to consider when selecting an ideal manufacturer of deep drawn components. It also addresses the process of changing suppliers if your present manufacturing partner fails to satisfy your requirements.

Significance of Deep Drawn Parts

Deep drawn parts are utilized in machinery and tools across various sectors, including:

• Covers, enclosures, and battery shells for implantable medical devices

•  Parts for semiconductor production machinery

  
  

• Metal diaphragms for separating enclosures in fluid systems, mitigating small pressure variations in pressure sensor applications, transforming movement into computer-readable signals, and/or safeguarding against excessive pressure.

  
  

• Battery housings and enclosures

  
  

• Casings for delicate instruments

• Connectors and joints for electronic devices

Considering the significant role deep drawn components have in various industrial applications and processes, it is crucial to collaborate with a skilled and informed deep drawn stamping company to guarantee that the parts and products you require operate and perform as expected.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Supplier for Deep Drawn Components

Numerous elements must be taken into account when selecting a manufacturer for deep drawn components for a project. Several important factors to remember include:

Production Abilities

Your supplier of deep drawn components must possess the expertise and equipment necessary to meet your manufacturing requirements concerning material, design, and production capacity, and deliver components that fully comply with your specifications and standards. Moreover, if you seek a long-term collaboration, they need to be capable of modifying their operations to align with rising or falling demand.

Standards and Protocols for Quality Assurance

A method to assess if a deep drawn supplier suits your project is by examining their quality control practices and protocols. Their quality standards must match yours, and they need to have the necessary equipment and processes to guarantee your components comply.

Competitive and Creative Motivation

The production industry is very competitive. Businesses need to be prepared to invest in innovative technologies to ensure they stay aligned with current demand and deliver the finest products and services to customers.

Client Support

Your production partner must comprehend your requirements. Moreover, they ought to be willing to collaborate with you in creating a manufacturing solution that suits them.

Corporate Reputation

Steer clear of collaborating with organizations that have a poor reputation. Although it’s important to view negative customer feedback with some skepticism, these reviews may signal possible problems with the company's products or services.

Certifications

Should your sector or industrial use adhere to certain standards, your manufacturing partner must be capable of producing components that meet those requirements. For instance, if you operate in the aerospace sector, they need to possess AS9100D certification and manufacture parts that comply with the standard’s requirements.

Changing Deep Drawn Stamping Partners

If your existing deep drawn stamping supplier does not align with your expectations for a manufacturing partner, you may want to think about switching to one that fits your requirements more effectively. After selecting a new partner, consider these tips to facilitate a seamless transition:

• Verify if you or your present partner owns your tools. If you lack the necessary tools, you'll have to plan for the creation of new equipment.

  
  

• Ensure that your new partner comprehends your material specifications, tolerance criteria, and intended uses completely. If they fail to respond, you ought to reach out to a representative or explore alternative options.

  
  

• Make certain that your ongoing and upcoming projects will be completed punctually. Complete any ongoing projects with your current partner. Prior to fully transitioning to the new partner, conduct a trial run to ensure they can complete your projects.

• Think about bringing production back, moving it closer, or sourcing from various suppliers. These collaborations enable you to create a stronger supply chain. Learn additional details about reshoring here.

Shinging Technologies offers Deep Drawn Stamping and Metal Drawing services.

For more than 80 years, Shinging Technologies has been delivering tailored deep drawn metal components and products. This expertise, along with our extensive manufacturing capabilities and skilled team, enables us to create accurate, intricate, and/or high-performance parts for some of the most challenging customer applications.

To find out more about our metal stamping services, check our Capabilities page or get our eBook. For a conversation about your project needs with one of our specialists, get in touch with us or ask for a quote today.