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METALFORMING TIPS BLOG
Typical Parts Price Comparison of Variations in Materials and Design/CAD
Comparing cost impact of the several variables is difficult. To help explain the impact, we have selected a sample part and shown the price range that you could reach depending on how you control your design. Low Cost Design Tolerance: + .010 on centers — + .005 on hole diametersMaterial:
Short Run Stamping vs. Progressive Stamping: Which is Right for Your Project?
Here at Dayton Rogers, we live and breathe metal stampings. As an authority on the subject and stamping fanatics, we often forget that not everyone is familiar with how different types of stampings work. You may have heard the terms “short run stamping” and “progressive stamping” before. What exactly is
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Cutting Tap Drill Sizes [FREE CHART]
A majority of threads made in manufacturing are machined using taps. Cutting Taps are an important tool for creating internal threads. What are Cutting Taps? North American Tool defines them as: [Cutting Taps] are tools that are designed to remove material from the hole leaving a finished internal thread form in the
9 Ways to Promote Manufacturing as a Rewarding Career Path
It’s no secret that the manufacturing industry is reeling as baby boomers retire and jobs are left unfilled. As manufacturing tries to attract Millennials and Generation Z, there’s been a national conversation on how to promote manufacturing careers in 2018 and beyond. Larry Fast of IndustryWeek laid out detailed suggestions for promoting manufacturing in
3 Reasons Why Manufacturing is an Awesome Career
After you graduate high school, many of us face the same daunting question: “Now what?” With the huge array of possible choices, pressures to go to college and well-meaning advice from relatives and friends, it’s daunting to try and forge your own path. Many students follow the 4 year college
How Manufacturers are Fighting Back Against the Skills Gap
For decades, the U.S. manufacturing industry was a backbone of the economy and a thriving, highly desirable industry. Now, many manufacturers struggle to find new workers to replace those who are retiring. You’ve probably heard of the skills gap in the news, but what is it and how can it
6 Ways Short Run Stampings are Better than Typical Fabrication Methods
Looking to save money on your custom fabrication project? Short run stampings offer an economical way to produce parts in quantities from prototype to 100,000 pieces with short lead times. It’s an ideal method for checking your design, assembly process, and market acceptance of your new product . . . all with
How to Save Money with Short Run Stampings
Short run stampings are a cost-effective way of keeping costs low while still delivering excellent results. Short run stampings can save, because… Tooling Costs Tooling costs are kept to a minimum. Our standard shape punches meet many demands. Standard forming tools make a wide variety of shapes. Other standards allow
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Resources/Blog
Yes. Our CEO, Stephanie Lowry, recently joined the Destiny of Manufacturing podcast to discuss “The Road to 2030.” We provide insights on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and preventative maintenance technologies are transforming the metal forming industry, helping you understand how to leverage these advancements for more reliable supply chains.
You can request a physical or digital copy of our industry-standard design guides by completing the online request form on our website or by emailing us directly at info@daytonrogers.com. These books provide essential formulas, tolerance charts, and “Do’s and Don’ts” for engineers designing stamped and fabricated metal parts.
We offer detailed technical articles explaining the trade-offs. Generally, Short-Run Stamping is best for prototypes and low volumes (minimizing tooling costs), while Progressive Die Stamping is ideal for high-volume production (lowering piece-part price). Our blog breaks down the break-even points and tooling implications for each.
Yes. Our resources include guides on rapid prototyping strategies, helping you move swiftly from concept to reality. We explain how to use laser cutting and soft tooling to validate designs quickly before investing in hard production tooling, ensuring your product is market-ready faster.
Our blog features technical deep-dives into Deep Draw Stamping , covering critical design considerations like draw ratios, corner radii, and material selection. These articles help engineers understand the unique capabilities and constraints of creating seamless, 3D metal shapes.
