Metal and industrial stamping
The metal stamping process basically consists of transforming or processing metallic materials into functional parts intended for many everyday and high-demand production sectors, such as the automotive, architectural, and medical fields, for example.
At JOM, we are specialists in the field of metal stamping with over 50 years of experience since 1975. We offer our clients the latest and most up-to-date technologies for this and many other processes, focusing on automation and high-volume series manufacturing.
Mass-production metal stamping at the JOM factory
At our facilities, as a metal stamping company in Barcelona, we perform metal stamping from sheet metal or coils of all types of metallic materials. With the help of the dies that we manufacture in-house, we compression-mold the materials and create the parts that our clients require.
We have a highly trained team of professionals that takes care of:
- The commissioning and setup of dies on our presses.
- The placement of strip coils onto our decoilers.
- The relevant verifications in accordance with the quality requirements for each part.
- Manufacturing in compliance with established production guidelines.
Pressing capacity and 360º Solution
We have a section dedicated to manufacturing metal components using automated or multi-stage stamping processes. Our machinery fleet enables us to cut, bend, stamp, and deep-draw parts ranging from 40 to 250 metric tons.
Offering cold metal stamping services, combined with processes such as laser cutting, punching, bending, and welding, allows us to provide a 360º solution to our customers. It also enables us to consistently achieve the optimal manufacturing process and deliver high added value to our services, reducing production costs through process automation.
Characteristics of Cold Metal Stamping
In metal stamping, we can distinguish between two clearly distinct types of stamping, depending on the temperature applied to the material being formed.
Cold metal stamping is made possible by the elasticity and ductility of the materials used to form the parts. These mechanical properties of the materials allow us to manufacture metal parts that are highly durable and, at the same time, very lightweight.
Although at JOM we perform many cold stamping techniques, the ones most requested by our clients are:
- Progressive die stamping
- Metal cutting and blanking / punching
- Deep drawing
Our facilities are equipped to perform all types of cold metal stamping; since our company was founded in 1975, stamping has been one of our cornerstones.
High-temperature metal stamping (hot stamping)
Unlike cold stamping, hot metal stamping involves increasing the temperature of the metal until it becomes ductile and malleable through the application of high heat.
Because it is performed at a temperature above the metal’s recrystallization temperature, this stamping technique results in parts with lower dimensional accuracy than those produced through cold stamping. However, hot stamping allows for greater deformation of the metal components, as they are processed at elevated temperatures.
Although at JOM we are focused on cold stamping processes, we thoroughly understand the industry’s needs. We can help guide your project or connect you with companies that perform this type of stamping if your component requires this specific thermal treatment.
Getting a closer look at the stamping process
The fundamental element of stamping is the press (whether mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic), whose size, shape, and power define the type of work that can be performed on the metallic material. On the other hand, the press die or mold gives the final shape to the required component.
The key procedure is executed through pressure, where the sheet or plate to be formed adapts to the shape of the mold.
Industrial stamping: a response up to the demands of our times
Due to its simplicity and manageability, stamping is one of the most efficient metallurgical tasks today. Despite the initial investment required for setup and tooling assembly, it maintains a balance of efficacy, efficiency, and effectiveness to meet the manufacturing demands of high-precision, everyday products.
Metal stamping quality and certifications
While the cost savings and the cost of manufacturing parts through metal stamping are very important, quality is no less so. At JOM, we are committed to both material efficiency and manufacturing quality, as we know that quality standards in modern industries are very high.
At our facilities, we hold the highest quality certifications:
- ISO 9001:2015 Certification
- IATF 16949:2016 Certification
Our team of mechanical engineers has extensive experience in tool and die making, working constantly to produce components with maximum efficiency. One of the most critical aspects of our work is raw material optimization, reducing production costs for our clients.
Applications, products, and markets of the stamping industry
Over time, at JOM we have committed to an increasingly automated industrial stamping market, immersing ourselves in production sectors where the demand for these types of services has become recurrent.
The components obtained are highly detailed, clean, precise in dimension, and manufactured in large series with identical sizes:
- Automotive industry: Design within stamping is essential for the production of technical parts such as spark plugs, valves, housings, vehicle panels, doors, roofs, and hoods, both for internal operation and vehicle protection. Once manufactured, they are integrated into assembly lines to form high-strength assemblies.
- Construction, urban planning, and architecture industry: Designs focus on the use of materials such as wire rod, rivets, metal sheets, and piping, as well as key components like clamps, supports, and handrails. It also encompasses hand tools for direct use such as pliers, pincers, or shears.
- Hospitality and electronics sectors: Metallic components and accessories tailored to sanitary requirements and electronic precision.