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Aluminum Alloys for Metal Stamping

August 20, 2019 3 years ago Leave a Comment

Aluminum alloys are grades of aluminum containing other elements that enhance the strength, durability, and other properties of pure aluminum. Adding different alloying elements allows the material to perform in a range of applications.  Elements often added to aluminum include: Silicon Iron Magnesium Copper Zinc Manganese These elements can make up at least 15% of […]

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Steel Alloys for Metal Stamping

August 5, 2019 3 years ago Leave a Comment

Steel is one of the most widely used alloys and is comprised of carbon (less than 2%) and manganese (1%). Other small amounts of silicon, phosphorus, sulphur, and oxygen are also present. Steel is an integral component to almost all forms of production and construction, ranging from surgical equipment to household items. This type of metal is […]

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Copper Alloys for Metal Stamping

September 13, 2018 4 years ago Leave a Comment

Copper is widely regarded as one of the oldest metals used by man. For centuries, copper has been forged and shaped into a variety of useful everyday items from tools and jewelry to, more recently, electrical equipment and household appliances. Copper possesses a broad range of desirable mechanical and chemical properties, making it one of […]

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Custom Metal Stampings for the Appliance Industry

March 28, 2018 4 years ago Leave a Comment

Since 1958, Keats Manufacturing Co. has been outfitting specialty industries with high-performance, long-lasting custom metal stampings. With years of experience and a deep understanding of unique application needs, our expert team can handle even the most intricate small metal stampings, wire forms, and assemblies. For decades, customers have turned to our facility for its unique […]

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Metal Stamping in the Automotive Sector

February 26, 2018 4 years ago Leave a Comment

Automobiles rely on a wide range of components to operate safely and efficiently. Most of these components — which are found in every part of a vehicle, from its frame to its electrical systems — are manufactured using metal stamping and precision machining methods. Metal stamping, also referred to as pressing, involves placing a sheet […]

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