by Fox Valley Stamping | Jan 11, 2022 | Services
There are several sheet metal fabrication processes available, but the most common ones are folding, cutting, and punching. Depending on the type of metal and its thickness, any of these methods can be used with each having different advantages. Different processes...
by Fox Valley Stamping | Dec 18, 2021 | Services
Did you know that manufacturers spend about 40% of their time fixing errors? A good portion of those errors result from design flaws. That means there is a great deal of wasted time and money when it comes to proper sheet metal design! CAD 3d models do not always...
by Fox Valley Stamping | Nov 24, 2021 | Services
Sheet metal stamping is a useful process used to make parts for various industries. So it is no surprise that you may have heard of it. But now you’re asking yourself, How exactly is sheet metal stamping done? The following will explain what exactly sheet metal...
by Fox Valley Stamping | Oct 19, 2021 | Services
In sheet metal fabrication, there are blanking, punching, and piercing sets of operations. Each of these metalworking processes manipulates an entire piece of raw metal into a finished product. These different processes are some of the most common sheet metal...
by Fox Valley Stamping | Sep 22, 2021 | Services
Laser beam machining can produce very precise and intricate cuts. It can perform well for projects needing that sort of machining. While it can be an excellent machining process for small, specific jobs, there are some limitations of laser beam machining. What is...
by Fox Valley Stamping | Aug 24, 2021 | Services
You have an exciting idea for a product and are asking yourself, “What next?” In this early stage of creating a product, it helps to have a prototype of your vision. A prototype is a three-dimensional rendering of your idea. The Benefits of Creating a Prototype It can...