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Stamping to a sharp point presents a particular challenge in our industry. The sharper the point, the faster the die wears, and the greater the likelihood of part distortion and burring. We recently undertook a series of parts that not only had to taper to small, fine points, but also needed to follow a specific…

Do you want to impress a toolmaker from another stamper? Show them a part with a hole so small they can’t see it with their name eye! We recently took on production of a washer so small. it pushed the boundaries of what our tooling can do — and we’re proud to say, challenge accepted…

Whether it as it was in this case, where the previous stamper had to close their doors, or you are just looking for savings via efficiency; Acro can retrofit your old tools to run in our state of the art servo presses. These series of parts are a perfect fit for Acro, as they encompass…

Acroflex is a proprietary product that has had a million uses going all the way back to the 1940s. Today, it is most often used to hold Insulation on pipes in Power Plants. See below for some of the ways it has been used in its 80+ year history & see how you can use…

With the U.S. considering significant tariff hikes, now is the time to reevaluate how you’re managing your supply chain. Global supply chains have proven vulnerable—whether it’s due to geopolitical shifts, shipping delays, or unpredictable foreign tariffs. Businesses that rely on overseas parts and materials are now facing added risk, potential cost spikes, and shipping delays…

This video is of a progressive die stamping 10-gauge (.135” thick) cold-rolled steel, producing an automotive mounting bracket. This very die was built in-house over 10 years ago—and it’s still running strong! With our on-site toolroom, we proactively maintain and repair tooling to ensure long-lasting performance and consistent quality. That’s why customers trust us—not only…

When trimming the edge of a part, especially drawn cans & cups; there are 3 Options for the finish on the end. Just a raw formed edge can be uneven both in its height and in it’s cross section. One of the older, and still the most precise ways of controlling that edge, is to…

As the new year rolls around, you often hear the phrase, “New Year, New Me.” but why not try, “New Year, New Metal Stamping Supplier”? Explore success stories from our current customers to see why they continue to trust us as their go-to source for high-quality parts. From Dual-Source to Primary Supplier: A Success Story…

Here’s an example of some parts we worked on with our customers. By adding gussets, areas of weakness on this part were effectively strengthened. The result? A smarter, more efficient design that saves on both material and piece price costs. When discussing part design with our customers, we often hear the same question: “How can…

Have you ever looked at a part and wished you knew which lot it came from? Or have you ever looked at two very similar parts and wished there was something easily identifiable to distinguish between them? Ideally, the box the parts came in provide that information, but once parts are assembled, tracking can become…