Blanking
Blanking Process
Blanking is a specialised press-forming operation in which a specific flat shape (a “blank”) is cut from a larger sheet or coil using a die. This process is ideal for producing multiple identical parts with high precision and efficiency, and is commonly used for components that will undergo further forming or assembly.
Process Details:
- Material Feeding:
Pre-leveled sheets from our CTL line or directly from coils are fed into a high-tonnage blanking press.
- Die Operation:
A custom-designed die (male punch and female die) precisely cuts the desired shape from the sheet.
- Part Ejection:
The “blank” is cleanly separated from the parent material, while the scrap skeleton is either removed or recycled.
- Stacking/Collection:
Blanks are collected and stacked, ready for the next manufacturing stage.
Blanking delivers accurately sized, ready-to-use steel pieces that significantly reduce downstream processing time. It ensures consistent quality, minimises material waste, and enhances overall production efficiency.
Advantages:
- High Precision & Repeatability: Delivers exact, consistent part geometries, crucial for complex assemblies.
- Cost-Effectiveness for Volume: Highly efficient for mass production of identical components, reducing per-unit cost.
- Reduced Tooling Costs (for customers): Eliminates the need for customers to invest in expensive blanking presses and dies.
- Material Optimization: Our expertise ensures optimal nesting of parts to minimize scrap generation.
- Superior Edge Quality: Provides clean, consistent edges, reducing the need for secondary finishing operations.
Application Areas
Automotive
Brackets, Smaller Structural Components, Interior Parts, Precise Stamping Blanks.
White Goods/Appliances
Internal and External Components for Appliances Requiring Specific Shapes.
Electrical & Electronics
Connectors, Enclosures, Precision Parts for Circuitry.
General Engineering
Gears, Levers, Washers, Small-to-Medium Sized Intricate Parts.
HVAC Systems
Components for Air Conditioning and Ventilation Units.