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A sheet metal part can be cut and formed accurately and still move out of tolerance during welding. The risk increases when an assembly involves thin material, long welds, large flat surfaces or dimensions that must remain closely aligned. Controlling welding distortion is not about [...]

Custom sheet metal enclosures require more than cutting and bending metal. Openings must align, bends need to form correctly, doors and access panels must fit, and hardware, welds and finishes all need to work together. Fox Valley Stamping Company manufactures custom sheet metal enclosures, electrical [...]

Manufacturers often combine multiple press tool operations—including blanking, piercing, forming, bending, and drawing—to produce complex parts efficiently. Selecting the right process depends on part geometry, production volume, material properties, tooling investment, and required tolerances. Press tool operations are the foundation of precision metal stamping, allowing [...]