Sheet Metal Fabrication The process by which sheet metal is formed into usable sheet metal parts and products is called sheet metal fabrication. Sheet metal fabrication services feature a variety of fabrication processes, such as bending, drawing, flanging, punching, shearing, spinning, and stretching. All sheet metal fabrication processes seek to create high quality, long-lasting parts […]
LIKE Metal Stamping Quality Capabilities
LIKE Metal Stamping Quality Capabilities LIKE has built a reputation for success over the last 25 years by dedicating its focus to producing quality products. Our Quality Assurance Staff is capable of measuring tolerances down to “.001” and commonly deals with restrictions in the “.005-.035 Range.” Repeatability is no longer an issue with our CMM […]
Electro-Mechanical Assembly
Electro-Mechanical Assembly LIKE offers value add services for all types of mechanical and select electro-mechanical assembly services starting from product introduction through full production. From simple to complex assemblies our quality plans and detailed work instructions will ensure all assemblies will be done in the most cost effective manner while maintaining the highest quality levels. […]
Metal Stamping Services
Metal Stamping Services Are you ready to Tool Up, and Reduce Cost? At LIKE, we can guide you through the process of creating one hundred pieces per year, to one million. LIKE has the ability to produce parts without any of these tooling options for lower quantities, and when you’re ready we are here to […]
CNC Machining Services
CNC Machining Services LIKE takes great pride in providing its customers outstanding CNC machining services. Our in-house tooling allows LIKE to expertly mill, drill, tap, bore, turn, broach, counter bore/sink and thread your metals (aluminum, steel, brass, copper) and plastic polymers (Delrin, ABS, UHMW) all while holding tolerances down to .001″ throughout the machining process. […]
Sheet Metal Fabrication Services
Sheet Metal Fabrication Services At LIKE, our sheet metal fabrication services are not only high quality but also cost effective. From prototypes to large components (up to 12′ long and 50″ wide), LIKE will expertly fabricate a wide variety of sheet metals for your electrical boxes, cabinets, covers, enclosures and assemblies. Our new 12 foot […]
The advantages of progressive die metal stamping
The advantages of progressive die metal stamping Progressive die metal stamping is based on the continuous feed of material through the different die stations of a tool. The feature of the process allows you to manufacture more parts in a shorter period of time when compared with traditional fabrication or machining. For high volume parts, […]
Progressive Die Metal Stamping
Progressive Die Metal Stamping When it comes to Progressive Metal Stampings, we don’t just manufacture a “stamping”, rather we are experts in our field and focus on four key areas to insure our customers’ success with each part we manufacture: Service and Security: We have financial stability, a diverse portfolio, world class quality, a global […]
PROGRESSIVE DIE STAMPING
PROGRESSIVE DIE STAMPING LIKE Products’ high-speed metal stamping equipment and expertise are optimized for high-volume production meeting ISO 9001 quality standards. Our customers’ higher volume progressive die stamped parts may require production rates of up to 50,000 parts per hour, per press running on multiple presses. Talan’s specialty focus on progressive metal stampings utilizes a […]
Basic Concepts of Metal Stamping
Basic Concepts of Metal Stamping Metal stamping, also referred to as pressing, is a low-cost high-speed manufacturing process that can produce a high volume of identical metal components. Stamping operations are suitable for both short or long production runs, and be conducted with other metal forming operations, and may consist of one or more of […]
High Precision Sheet Metal Blanking
High Precision Sheet Metal Blanking Steel blanking is a manufacturing process that produces high-quality specialty parts, while reducing waste and conserving costs and material expenses. Instead of developing the entire sheet metal piece, custom blanking processes produce parts by punching out pieces through the sheet metal. These part pieces are referred to as blanks. At […]
Precision Components Metal Stampings
Precision Components Metal Stampings Metal stampings are components manufactured by placing flat sheets of metal into a stamping press where male and female dies create the final product’s shape. LIKE MACHINERY locations specialize in the stamping of metal components using a variety of presses from 30 to 400-ton capacity. The metallurgical expertise we use to […]
Connector Cover for Electrical Raceways
Connector Cover for Electrical Raceways AFC Cable Systems — an industry leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of electrical cable, connectors, conduit, and other cable accessories — contacted LIKE Engineering Specialties with a unique request. They had an electrical connector cover that they wanted redesigned, in the hopes of getting a better product while reducing costs […]
Custom Metal Stamping Projects
Custom Metal Stamping Projects Custom metal stamping describes metal forming processes that require custom tooling and techniques to produce parts specified by the customer. A wide range of industries and applications employ custom stamping processes to meet high-volume production needs and ensure all parts meet exact specifications. Design engineers can work on a wide range […]
Metal Stamping Design Processes
Metal Stamping Design Processes Metal stamping is a complex process that can include a number of metal forming processes —blanking, punching, bending, and piercing and more. Blanking: This process is about cutting the rough outline or shape of the product. This stage is about minimizing and avoiding burrs, which can drive up the cost of […]