Metal stamping is one of the most highly efficient manufacturing process in the world because of the time spent tooling dies, the process itself, and largely the materials used. Just like any other manufacturing service, however, sometimes the standard process requires more once parts have been manufactured.

This is when metal stamping value added services enter the conversation. This secondary operations, happening post-production, are aimed at improving customers’ components either mechanically, visually, or functionally. But, how to know if utilizing these services is right for you?

Winco Stamping lists out when to use metal stamping value-added services, how they enhance your parts, and common examples of operations offered.

When Using Value-Added Services is Practical

Using value-added services has to be a practical decision for your team as they can be costly and increase budgets, especially if any operation must be performed on a progressive stamping run. These are some of the best internal recommended practices to keep in mind whether value added services are right for your project.

If your team relies on multiple vendors for value-added services, where is the value? Consider finding a turnkey manufacturer that offers all of the services you need.

When your internal operations can no longer support the quality necessary for finished parts, rely on your stamper and their value-added services.

When evaluating cost considerations and the total landed cost matters more than cost per piece, value added services can be solution for you. This happens because separate Pos, freight, internal handling, WiP inventory and inspection are all shortened from multiple phases and into one, singular line item.

Teams that want process driven manufacturing where DFM includes finishing or assembly services should heavily consider value added services.

How Secondary Operations Can Enhance Parts

Value added operations are meant to enhance parts, not be just an option for making parts look nice – though that is certainly a route to take if considering post production operations.

Functional Performance

Functional performance can improve in parts when they are treated for corrosion resistance through one of the following: zinc plating, powder coating, or anodizing. These three services not only improve corrosion resistance, but sliding properties and wear life.

As part of functionality, mechanical performance can also be treated or enhanced through heat treat, machining, or grinding. These operations improve strength, hardness, flatness, and fit.

Lastly, for electrical applications in stamping, consider using selective plating to improve conductivity and connection reliability.

Assembly

Assembly services for metal stamping production runs shorten the work load for your team and rather than your operation having to put the pieces together, as a value-added service, your supplier can assembly the pieces into the final item and ship it ready for application.

This is performed in multiple ways including welding, riveting, clinch fastening, and hardware installation.

Visuals

One of the final ways value-added services can enhance parts is through the visual aspect. This is often how consumers think of value-added services because it has a direct impact as we see the product as different from others.

Whether it’s through controlled surface treatments, powder coating with specific brand colors, or plating, these operations can give your components a more recognizable aesthetic.

Learn More About Metal Stamping Value-Added Services by Contacting Winco Stamping Today

Winco Stamping serves not only Wisconsin, but the entire United States as an industry-leading metal stamping manufacturer. We specialize in short to medium production runs and our in-house tooling capabilities drive our operations. Winco can, however, perform progressive stamping operations and our in-house progressive tooling allows us to handle any tooling project without the need for further handoffs.

Value-added services are part of what we do every day in our facility. With numerous offerings including powder coating, e-coating, painting, PEM insertion, riveting, and much more, our team can help guide yours during the conversation to see if not only value-added services are needed, but which one is best for you.

Contact Winco Stamping today for more insights and best practices on value-added stamping services and how our team can serve you.

When to Use Metal Stamping Value-Added Services and How They Can Enhance Your Parts