Laser Cutting vs. Metal Stamping
When deciding between laser cutting and metal stamping processes, there are a number of process-specific advantages to consider. Laser cutting requires no upfront investment in tooling, reducing the turnaround time of projects significantly. On the other hand, metal stamping can better support high-volume, repetitive part production. Both techniques can deliver a range of metal components…
Material Selection for Progressive Stamping: Factors and Trade-offs
Progressive stamping is an accurate and cost-effective method for automated metal forming that can achieve high production volumes without compromising product quality. By incorporating several steps into one metal forming process, progressive die stamping allows manufacturers to produce complex goods using the best metals for stamping without straining the substrate or interrupting production. Based on…
The Importance of Effective Tooling Design in Manufacturing Processes
Click To Open All manufacturing and molding processes require machine tooling, which is the process of building or producing various fixtures, jigs, and molds needed to create parts and products. Good tooling enables the creation of high-quality products, prolonging product longevity and guaranteeing proper functionality. Generally, the tooling process tends to vary from one application…
The Advantages of Reshoring
Reshoring is the process of bringing outsourced jobs back to their home countries. It has become an increasingly popular trend in recent years in an effort to strengthen the American economy. This shift in business strategy can offer a wide range of benefits to businesses, both large and small, from increased efficiency and improved customer…
Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metal Stampings
Both ferrous and non-ferrous metals are suitable for precision metal stamping, each bringing unique advantages to their end-use applications. American Industrial Company (AIC) is an industry-leading fabricator of precision, high-quality non-ferrous metal stampings with over 30 years of experience. With expertise in a wide range of industries, AIC can help you with all your stamping…
Metal Laser Cutting 101
Laser cutting is one of the most effective and popular alternatives to traditional metal cutting. It offers numerous impressive benefits, such as high precision and cleaner edges than those achieved with waterjet cutting or turret-punching. In fact, the edges achieved with laser cutting are so precise that no secondary finishing processes are necessary. Depending on…
AIC’s Ultimate Guide to Roof Flashing
Flashing is a thin sheet of material that prevents water from entering cracks and other openings in a roof. Roofers apply the material under the shingles to repel water and redirect it to a location like the gutters. Flashing is vital to protect various roofing vulnerabilities, including where the roof meets the wall, edges, low…
Reshoring – All You Need to Know
Over time, manufacturing industries shifted production from the United States to countries like China. Offshoring, the practice of moving a company’s manufacturing facilities overseas, began in the late 1970s. Many companies made the move to capitalize on lower labor costs and lenient environmental regulations in foreign countries, thus enabling them to generate higher profits for…
Top 3 Reasons to Choose American Industrial Company for Your Metal Stamping Needs
Click to Expand American Industrial Company is leading the way for metal stamping manufacturers with high-quality custom solutions for our clients throughout North America and in Europe. With a 25,000-square-foot facility just north of Chicago O’Hare airport, we specialize in turnkey packages that take your project from design to prototype to precise finished product. Since…
The Advantages of Cold Rolled Metal Stamping vs. Hot Rolled Metal Stamping
Depending on your application, you may be wondering whether hot rolled or cold rolled metal stamping is the best choice. Each provides advantages for different applications. However, the chemical composition of a material grade can differ depending on the manufacturing process. This blog will explore the differences between hot roll and cold rolled steel and…