Applications

The punch manufacturing process is used to create holes or cut shapes in metal sheets. In the metal punching process, a flat metal sheet is placed between a punch and a die. Afterwards, the punch tool is pressed down onto the metal, forcing it through the die to create a hole or cutout of the desired shape. The die button underneath supports the material and shapes the cutout as the punch penetrates the sheet. Afterwards, the punched-out metal (“slug”) is ejected. The punching process is ideal for efficiently and effectively producing perforations, slots, and custom shapes in metal.

Fine blanking is a high-precision metal stamping process typically used to produce complex parts in large quantities. The fine blanking process relies on multiple tools. In the fine blanking process, a punch applies high pressure that cuts the metal into the desired shape. In addition, a counterpunch applies pressure from below to help ensure high precision parts with minimal burrs. Fine blanking is ideal for creating high-quality tight tolerance metal parts with sharp edges.

Hydroforming is a manufacturing process used to shape ductile metals into lightweight, structurally strong parts. In most instances, a metal sheet or tube is used as the workpiece. In the hydroforming process, typical materials include aluminum, stainless steel, or brass. The hydroforming process is highly efficient for producing consistent parts with minimal material waste.

The injection molding manufacturing process is used to produce parts by injecting molten material into a mold. The injection molding process is widely used to produce high-precision identical plastic parts in large volumes. Injection molding tooling typically refers to the molds (and related tools) used to shape and form materials in the process. In the injection molding process, tooling is a critical resource that significantly impacts quality, precision, and efficiency.

Metal marking stamps are tools used to create permanent impressions on metal surfaces. The impressions typically consist of raised letters, numbers, symbols, and/or logos used to identify or brand metal parts. Metal marking stamps can be used on a variety of metals, including steel, aluminum, brass, and copper. Overall, metal marking stamps are a simple and durable way to permanently mark metal parts with specific information and/or designs.

Roll forming is a continuous bending process used to shape metal sheets or strips into desired profiles. In the roll forming process, material passes through a series of precisely positioned rollers which progressively bend and/or shape the material into the required profile (e.g., channels, angles, or tubes). One of the key benefits of the roll forming process is that it is a very cost-effective manufacturing process – especially for large-scale production of metal parts with consistent shapes.

The business case for using various diamond tooling continues to grow as manufacturers focus on improved productivity, efficiency, and cutting speeds. The market for diamonds and cubic nitride tooling continues to develop alongside technological advances in the machining of raw material. For example, natural diamonds are no longer the only ultra hard material option available to manufacturers. Tipco manufactures and stocks a wide range of diamond tools.

Tipco manufactures precision components for a wide range of industries, including – but not limited to – the following: automotive; aerospace; consumer goods; construction; furniture; material handling; medical; and, pharmaceutical industries. Tipco’s manufacturing capabilities include CNC turning; CNC milling; CNC shape grinding; CNC form grinding; surface grinding; centerless grinding; and, Wire EDMs. Tipco’s machining capabilities can accommodate tolerances of 0.0002″ (5µ).