Materials

The raw material for fineblanked components is primarily rolled metal coils, although extruded and rolled strips are also used. In some cases non-metallic materials are fineblanked.

Because fineblanking is as much an extrusion process as a stamping process, the consistent flowing of material into the die cavity is critical. For this reason soft materials and materials with fine grain structure are preferred. When an application requires a hardened component, heat treatable alloys are used.

Here is a partial listing of materials that are commonly fineblanked:

• Steels: carbon steels, alloy steels, and stainless steels.
• Aluminum alloys
• Copper alloys and brasses

For a more detailed listing of suitable materials, please see our Design Guide.