Metal Stamping
& Forming
Our Capability
The work
we're built for
Your part has geometry that rules out progressive die, or volumes that don't warrant it. The tolerances are tight. The material is specific.
You need a shop that can handle it from first article through production without losing focus mid-program. That's the work Prototier-1 was built for.
We run 15 presses from 40 to 600 tonnes, and every tool we use is designed and built in-house, so we control the process from the start. We stamp steel, stainless, aluminum, galvanized, and specialty alloys, in programs that run from a single run a year into the tens of thousands, and higher when one calls for it.
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Equipment
Everything under
one roof
At Prototier, we have 15 stamping presses ranging from 40 to 600 tonnes, with bed sizes up to 1219 mm × 2134 mm (48 × 84 in). Most of our presses are hydraulic, which use slower stroke speeds to help achieve complex geometries. We also have mechanical presses for blanking and punching requirements. Combined with our in-house laser cutting, CNC machining, and assembly capabilities, we can complete full stamping projects without the need for multiple suppliers. We maintain a wide range of sheet metal grades and thicknesses to keep delivery schedules tight.
We work to ISO 9001:2015. Every production program includes dimensional verification on our CMM equipment, with first articles verified before any run proceeds.
What We Stamp
The parts
we take on
We stamp everything from structural brackets and complex enclosures to tight-tolerance, multi-operation parts and stamped-and-machined assemblies, for automotive, electric vehicle, agricultural, industrial, aerospace, and medical programs:
- Door Hinges
- Hood Hinges
- Lift Gate Hinges
- Engine Mounts
- Seat Tracks
- Door Latches
- Hood Latches
- Fuel Doors
- Cross Members
- Splash Guards
- EV Battery Trays
- EV Thermal Management
- Exhaust Shields
- Risers
- Flex Plates
- Catalytic Converters
- Handles
- Window Regulators
- Deck Lid Hinges
- Parking Brakes
- Brake Pedals
- Brake Arms
- Clutch Components
- Mounting Angles
- Structural Brackets
- Enclosures & Housings
- Galvanized Components
- Complex Weldments
- And much more
Materials
Experience stamping many different materials
- Low Carbon Steel
- Galvanized Steel
- High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Spring Steel
- Bake Hardening / Dent Resistant Steels
- Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS)
- Aluminum
- Aluminum Brazing Sheets
- Copper
- And many more
Processes & Services
What we bring
to your program
Process
Deep Draw
Deep drawing is the process of pushing sheet metal into a round or shaped forming die. Deep drawn parts are characterized by their cup shape, where the part depth is greater than or equal to the part diameter.
Prototier has over 30 years of experience with deep drawing for our customers. Through extensive process development, we know that the slow ram speeds and adjustability of a hydraulic press achieve the deepest draw with fewer pre-draw stations. This reduces tooling and development costs. We maintain eleven hydraulic presses so we always have the right press for deep drawing, and we can work across a wide range of materials from HSLA steel to aluminum alloys.
Technology
Forming Simulation
Prototier uses advanced forming simulation to validate the manufacturability of customer designs before we cut steel. Our team can work with you to develop a part that is ready for manufacturing, from prototype to production.
The software covers a wide range of material options and provides insight into typical stamping considerations including forming limits (FLD), material thinning, strain, and spring back. We use it to save our customers time and money by catching problems early.
Additional Services
Assembly
Prototier can also provide assembly services to complete your stamping project and eliminate the need to ship parts between multiple suppliers. We currently offer the following assembly and joining services:
- Orbital Riveting
- Staking
- Clinch-Nut & Fastener Installation
- MIG Welding
- TIG Welding
- Projection Welding
Ready to start your program?
Send us your design. We'll review the geometry, quote the tooling, and give you a clear path from prototype to production.