Materials You Can Trust

Precision Metal Stamping Materials

We provide comprehensive support to various industries, offering a diverse range of stamping materials from stainless steel to aluminum. Our equipment is versatile, accommodating a broad spectrum of thicknesses and finishes. Whenever necessary, we ensure complete traceability and documentation. With our ISO 9001 and NIST 800-171 certifications, our customers can trust that they are receiving the highest quality materials for their prototyping, providing them with peace of mind and confidence in our services.

Synergy Prototype works with the following types of materials:

Armor Plate

Mild Steel

Galvanized Steel

High Strength Steels

Stainless Steel

Aluminum

Copper

Brass

Bronze

Titanium

Engineered Light, Built Strong

Precision in Aluminum

Take commercial and industrial parts from concept to production with our complete range of precision stamping services for aluminum parts. At Synergy Prototype Stamping, LLC., we specialize in low-volume prototyping runs, engineering services, and full-scale production of stamped aluminum parts. Our state-of-the-art aluminum sheet metal stamping provides exceptional quality and speed while adhering precisely to project specifications. Aluminum parts and assemblies are optimal for electronics, aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods manufacturing.

Lightweight and Durable Solutions

Advantages of Aluminum Sheet Metal Stamping

Aluminum has an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio, making it ideal for products that must be lightweight and durable. This versatile metal offers excellent corrosion resistance for outdoor and indoor products, from wind generators to aircraft assemblies.

In terms of manufacturing advantages, aluminum sheet metal stamping provides an attractive combination of:

Relatively low cost

Exceptional formability

Precise shaping

High production speed and volume

Good thermal characteristics

Unlike steel, aluminum doesn’t require a protective coating for corrosion resistance, though some OEMs opt for anodized coatings for enhanced durability.

High-Performance Aluminum Parts

Stamped Aluminum Parts for Every Industry

With different grades of aluminum to choose from and limitless design possibilities for stamping, cutting, drawing, and forming, our parts meet the needs of countless industries:

Aerospace manufacturing

Energy and utilities

Electronics and technology

Robotics and automation

Consumer goods manufacturing

Shipbuilding

Our precision aluminum stamping capabilities adapt to large and small parts, blanks, and complex assemblies. We can produce body panels, automotive engine parts, and structural components for aircraft. Other stamped aluminum parts include enclosures and heat sinks for data centers.

Efficient Aluminum Part Production

Common Aluminum Grades for Stamped Parts

We work with many grades of aluminum:

Grade 1100: High formability for tight tolerance parts

Grade 3003: Good strength, thermal tolerance, and electrical conductivity

Grade 5052: Enhanced resistance to chemical and environmental corrosion, including salt water

Grade 6061: High strength, excellent corrosion resistance, improved weldability, and compatibility with heat treatment

Our recommendations can help clients streamline production while ensuring high-quality results and tight tolerances.

Mastering Mild Steel Prototyping

Low-Cost Prototype Stamping with Mild Steel

Mild steel’s combination of low cost, excellent formability, and broad workability makes it ideal for prototyping, component design, and test runs. This popular material also offers high strength and ductility for general-purpose applications, delivering durable parts for construction, automotive manufacturing, and dry goods manufacturing. At Synergy Prototype Stamping, LLC., we specialize in mild steel prototype stamping, short runs, and low-volume component manufacturing. Whether you’re looking to engineer custom low-carbon steel parts, streamline your production process, or simplify your operations, our expert team has the solutions you need.

Low-Carbon Steel Parts

Mild steel contains between 0.05% and 0.3% carbon content. The composition of low-carbon steel gives it less tensile strength than high-carbon variants but increases malleability, ductility, and machinability. Mild steel is also affordable, easy to weld, and compatible with conventional heat treatments.

Our team has the capabilities to handle production runs of up to 100,000 units. We create low-carbon steel parts for general contractors, automakers, repair shops and fleet managers, and agro-businesses.

Benefits of Using Mild Steel for Prototyping

The affordability of low-carbon steel is an excellent fit for short-run mild steel stamping and custom parts. By using mild steel instead of more expensive metals, you can keep parts costs down and create a huge range of stamped, machined, and laser-cut designs. Low-carbon steel’s ductility allows for deep draws, sharp bends, and complex shapes.

With high machineability, mild steel can accommodate tight tolerances for precision applications. When combined with our CNC equipment and advanced software tools, low-carbon prototype stamping offers exceptional accuracy.

Mild Steel and Low-Carbon Steel Stamping Techniques

Carbon steel supports deep draw, shallow draw, progressive die stamping, cutting, piercing, blanking, coining bending, and other prototyping and machining processes. We also have advanced equipment for secondary production, including welding, finishing, and assembly services.

Industries Served and Applications

Nearly any manufacturing industry can benefit by using mild steel for prototype parts. This readily workable material can help you determine ideal shapes and production methods for project goals. We provide complete engineering to production services, helping with problem-solving to efficiency gains.

Mild steel prototype stamping and production runs are commonly used for machinery, construction equipment, automotive parts, and building hardware. We also produce blanks, complex designs, and assemblies for automotive manufacturing and consumer electronics.

Your Expert in Custom Stainless Steel Stamping

Precision in Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is a versatile material for commercial and industrial manufacturing. Stainless steel parts are used in medical devices, aerospace components, petrochemical storage tanks, consumer electronics, and many other applications. At Synergy Prototype Stamping, LLC., we specialize in custom stainless steel stamping for prototyping, short-run production, and tight-tolerance parts. We can engineer high-performance stainless steel parts, complex designs, and complete assemblies.

Types of Stainless Steel for Prototype Stamping

As experts in stainless steel short-run stamping, we work with a wide range of metal grades. We can source various stainless steel grades for corrosion resistance, weldability, and thermal properties.

302

This grade has excellent thermal resistance, machinability, and weldability. Grade 302 is often used for cryogenic parts and high-speed consumer goods such as blenders, washing machines, and dishwashers.

304

Grade 304 is widely used in all manufacturing industries because of its versatility. This grade blends strength, weldability, corrosion resistance, and ductility, making it ideal for pressure applications and industrial parts.

316

This marine-grade stainless steel provides outstanding work hardening capabilities and excellent corrosion resistance to acids and saltwater (chlorides). Grade 316 stainless steel stamping is commonly used in food and beverage manufacturing, coastal environments, and watch parts.

420

Commonly called surgical steel, grade 420 offers maximum oxidation resistance, good strength, and high luster. Stamped parts are used in knives, needle valves, scalpels, and other precision tools.

440

This heat-treatable grade offers high hardness (Rockwell 58) and edge retention. It provides outstanding strength for industrial tools, professional-grade cutlery, and conveyor parts.

904L

This low-carbon, high-alloy stainless steel provides optimum corrosion resistance for acetic, phosphoric, and sulfuric acids, along with high resistance to chlorides. It is also highly formable and easy to weld.

200-Series

The 200-series of stainless steel offers more wear resistance. It works well for proof-of-concept prototypes.

Industries and Applications for Stainless Steel Stamping

Stainless steel short-run stamping is an excellent way to meet demanding product specs and tight tolerances. We create parts for:

Heavy machinery, chemical processing equipment, and industrial equipment

Prep surfaces, storage tanks, equipment, and piping systems for food and beverage processing

Exhaust systems and specialized components for aviation, military, and aerospace

Engine parts for automotive manufacturing

Petrochemical, pipeline, and off-shore oil and gas applications

Medical and pharmaceutical systems

Our engineering and design team can help you select the right stainless steel grade and metal gauge for your application.