Types of Metal Stamping There are three major types of metal stamping techniques: progressive, fourslide and deep draw. Progressive Die Stamping Progressive die stamping features a number of stations, each with a unique function. First, strip metal is feds through a progressive stamping press. The strip unrolls steadily from a coil and into the die […]
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. There are thousands of companies across the CHINA that offer metal […]
CABLE CLEATS, CLAMPS & HANGERS WHAT ARE CABLE CLEATS? Cable cleats are used to fix, clamp and support cables – cleats provide effective short circuit protection, support and retention to LV, MV and HV power cable systems when installed at intervals to circuits to secure electrical installations. The cable cleats provide restraint and prevent excessive […]
Stainless Steel Forte Trefoil Cleat Strap The DH Series of cleats and support straps series of cleats support and secure cables throughout the system during normal operation and during fault conditions that may occur ensuring that system integrity is maintained and cable damage can be prevented Cleat body and fastenings are manufactured from 316L corrosion […]
Trefoil Cable Cleats Selection & Installation Product characteristics It is important that the cleats are installed properly to secure your cables: • It is not necessary for every cleat to be attached to the tray. Every other cleat (■) must be attached to the tray system to mount cable in tray. Unattached cleats (■) provide […]
Standard Duty Stainless Steel Hinged Cable Cleats The LIKE’s cable cleats are metallic cable cleats which have been designed, constructed, and tested in accordance with the International Standard IEC 61914: Cable cleats for electrical installations to ensure the securing and retention of cables, without sustaining damage to the cable. The range is fabricated from 316L […]
Steel or Stainless: What is the Most Durable Sheet Metal? Both steel (carbon steel) and stainless steel are the essential metal materials used in the majority of metal industries. To understand the various metalworking processes and parts, differentiating between the two is critical. Due to the various material combinations, these two metals have different properties […]
Metal Fabrication Resources Sheet Metal Design Considerations: Maximum Amount of Bend In order to understand what the maximum amount of bend is for certain gauges of sheet metal, it’s essential to understand a few basics of bending and other terms involving metalworks. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about this particular […]
How Thin Can Sheet Metal Get? Metal thickness is a critical factor in all manufacturing processes. It is a key determinant in almost all metal forming processes, from welding and fabrication to finishing. The thickness of any metal mainly depends on its application. The thickest sheet metal out to have a 6mm thickness, with the […]
Metal Stamping Material Considerations The choice of metal stamping materials used depends on the desired attributes of the finished piece. Stamping is not limited as a fabrication process to just metals – there are numerous materials that can be processed through stamping techniques, such as paper, leather, or rubber, but metals are by far the […]
What is Metal Stamping Metal stamping is a cold-forming process that makes use of dies and stamping presses to transform sheet metal into different shapes. Pieces of flat sheet metal, typically referred to as blanks, are fed into a sheet metal stamping press that uses a tool and die surface to form the metal into […]