Engineers
What's the difference between stamping and fabrication, and how do you know what's best for your part?
Generally speaking, the stamping process uses dedicated tools and fixtures to process steel from a coil or sheet. It excels at producing parts quickly and at a lower price than fabrication. The fabrication process uses off-the-shelf fixtures and forms to shape steel from sheets or laser-cut blanks. It is generally more labor-intensive and used for lower-volume parts. However, with tooling technology and pricing has changed significantly over many years and the cost calculation between piece-price and tooling-price may be smaller than you think. Contact us if you have specific questions about your part and we can offer our professional opinion at no cost to you.
How long does it take to get a quote?
The speed of a quote depends on the complexity of the build, but for a part or assembly of moderate complexity, you can expect a turnaround time of about 5-7 working days. Here are some things to keep in mind:
If the part is an assembly that uses a custom fastener or molding or some other component whose price is already negotiated on your end, please let us know.
If your company has its own global dimensioning standards, please forward them. We can sign an NDA if needed.
Models and prints are best, as we say in our video, but we can always get started with half a package if speed is important to you. Usually we can land within 10% of the final tool price with one or the other.
How do performance specifications influence tool design?
Imagine a spring. As you know, there are different kinds of springs. Some cycle. Some are static. Some are simply called a “spring” because the print labels it so. When Jordan Manufacturing sees a quote request that says “spring”, we [ahem] spring into action with questions about performance specifications so we can determine the best tool design with those performance specifications in mind. We can match the manufacturing process with the tool design and the customer expectations to ensure a lifetime of high-quality parts that perform to your specifications.
Now imagine corrosion requirements, be they on a spring or any other metal part. If your part has specific requirements we can look at the best possible combination of materials and outside processes to help you achieve that. Depending on the application, we can put together a manufactured solution that makes both engineers and accountants happy.
If the part is an assembly that uses a custom fastener or molding or some other component whose price is already negotiated on your end, please let us know.
If your company has its own global dimensioning standards, please forward them. We can sign an NDA if needed.
Models and prints are best, as we say in our video, but we can always get started with half a package if speed is important to you. Usually we can land within 10% of the final tool price with one or the other.
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