A hot metal stamping process is a special type of metal stamping process with a high operating temperature. At higher temperatures, the machinability of metals is greater and hence, you can carry out the stamping process with less force.

Hot metal stamping machines are useful for manufacturers of gaskets, shims, electronic components, metal seals, wires and complicated sheet metal products.

Some important parameters you must consider before buying a hot metal stamping machine are:

1. Application of hot metal stamping products
2. Material of the hot metal stamping products
3. Maximum dimensions of the hot metal stamping products
4. Maximum force that you can apply using the hot metal stamping machine
5. Power consumption of the hot metal stamping machine

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy hot metal stamping machines from reputable manufacturers

Manufacturers of industrial equipment provide various machines for hot metal stamping process. You can also perform hot stamping of metals using hot metal stamping presses. These presses have additional features to sustain the high operating temperatures.

I recommend: You can buy hot metal stamping presses at Stamtec, a reputable industrial press manufacturer. You can buy hot metal stamping equipment at Versadec. If you need a hot metal stamping press, check out products offered by Savage, a manufacturer of hydraulic presses. Air-Hydraulics provides impact hammer equipment that you can use for hot metal stamping.

Buy hot metal stamping machinery from distributors or retailers

You can buy hot metal stamping machines from distributors of industrial equipment. A used hot metal stamping press or machine can offer a cost-effective solution for your hot metal stamping requirements. You can also buy accessories and replacement parts for your hot metal stamping machine at distributors or retailers' websites.

I recommend: You can buy a hot metal stamping machine at Allied Machinery, a distributor of new and used industrial presses. Westbrook Engineering is another distributor of new and used industrial equipment, including hot metal stamping machines. You can buy used hot metal stamping machinery at Surplus Record and Industrial Machine Trader.

Find hot metal stamping service providers

If your hot metal stamping requirements are not permanent, opt for industrial hot metal stamping service providers. For products with complicated shapes, opt custom metal stamping offered by leading service providers.

I recommend: Reliable Machine Company provides hot metal stamping services for manufacturers of compressors, automotive components and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) equipment. If you need hot metal stamping components of aluminum or steel, check out services offered by Trident Resources. For precise metal stamping products, opt for metal stamping services from Material Fabricators and Meier Tool & Engineering. Other machining service providers that offer hot metal stamping services are Shookus Special Tools and Precise Stamping.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  For rebuilding and repairing your hot metal stamping machines, go to a certified service provider.
• •  Train your employees for a safe and an efficient operation of your hot metal stamping machines.