Metal stamping is critical in the manufacturing world, but even the smallest mistakes can lead to major setbacks, such as added costs, quality issues, and missed deadlines. Let’s cover three of the most common stamping process mistakes and how working with the right partner, like the experts at HTT, can help you avoid them entirely, saving time, cutting costs, and ensuring exceptional quality.
Mistake #1: Poor Design for Manufacturability
One major problem in the stamping process is DFM issues, such as overly complex designs that are difficult or expensive to stamp, as well as late design changes that lead to delays. This can result in higher costs, decreased quality and performance, and longer lead times due to reengineering.
HTT prevents this mistake by offering early design consultations to optimize the stamping process and ensure manufacturability before full production. This avoids redesign delays, reduces costs, and improves overall part quality.
Mistake #2: Inconsistent Quality Control
Another problem is inconsistent quality control, especially with multiple vendors. This leads to rejected parts and delays, lower customer satisfaction, and additional costs due to rework or replacements.
HTT has rigorous quality processes in order to guarantee top-tier components and assemblies, and we are an ISO9001- and IATF16949-certified company, demonstrating our commitment to excellence. We enhance quality, reducing both costs and delays associated with defects.
Mistake #3: Overlooking Total Cost of Ownership
Relying on multiple vendors creates hidden costs, due to logistics, delays, and quality issues. This results in longer supply chains, and higher total spend.
HTT prevents this mistake with end-to-end services that streamline design and production, leading to faster turnaround and reduced shipping costs, as well as enhanced quality. This cuts hidden costs, shortens timelines, and boosts reliability.
Partner with HTT for a Streamlined Metal Stamping Process
At HTT, our proven processes and turnkey capabilities allow us to shorten lead times, lower total costs, and deliver consistent quality. Since 1985, we’ve worked with a variety of customers throughout many industries, such as storage system components, agriculture, water treatment, lawn and garden, and much more. With our prime location in the Midwest, we are able to provide countrywide metal stamping services that streamline operations and optimize the value of each project.
HTT provides end-to-end support for each product, ensuring that it is finished to your exact specifications. We offer metal stamping, deep drawn stamping, robotic welding, powder coating, and much more, and these turnkey capabilities help us maximize success for each customer.
Don’t get caught dealing with expensive and time-consuming mistakes in the metal stamping process. With HTT by your side, we can help you navigate these challenges and achieve success. Connect with HTT today to learn more about how we can help you.