Metal Stamping: a buyer's sourcing guide
Everything a procurement team should know before opening an RFQ for metal stamping: materials, tolerances, certifications and red flags.
Recent RFQs in metal stamping
Overview
Metal stamping uses progressive or transfer dies on mechanical and servo presses to produce blanks, drawn cups and complex formed parts at very high speed. Tooling is expensive but unit cost collapses on volume.
When to choose this process
Above 20–50k pieces/year, when geometry can be obtained from coil or sheet without major machining.
Typical materials
- Cold-rolled steel DC04
- Electrical steel
- Stainless AISI 301
- Aluminium 1050/3003
- Copper, brass
Typical tolerances
Blanks ±0.05 mm, drawn parts ±0.1 mm; flatness depends on thickness.
Certifications to ask for
- IATF 16949
- ISO 9001
- PPAP level 3
Frequently asked questions
How much does a stamping die cost?
From €15k for a simple single-station tool to €150k+ for a 10-station progressive die. Amortise over 100k+ pcs to make sense.
Can I share tooling cost with the supplier?
Yes — many suppliers amortise tooling in the piece price over a committed volume. Get terms in writing in the NDA + supply agreement.
Sourcing countries covered
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