Take a look at your cell phone. If you are one of the two-thirds of Americans that own a smartphone you have what is essentially a miniature computer in your hand. That miniature computer requires small or miniature parts to be operational including small and miniature metal stamped parts.
Metal stamped parts are an integral part of many products and industries. Small and miniature stamped parts are used in electronics and other industries such as:
- Aerospace
- Auto/Truck/Transportation
- Medical
- Military
- Telecommunications
- Solar
- Motion Control
Computer boards are getting smaller and smaller requiring parts to also conform to the same size change. As parts get smaller the amount of movement also has to be reduced so that the material doesn’t become overstressed causing the part to not perform optimally.
Cell phones are just one of hundreds, maybe even thousands, of products that utilize small and miniature metal stamped parts. Below is a list of several, but certainly not all, applications where small and miniature stamped parts can be found:
- Electronic connectors
- PC Board/Circuit Boards
- Sensor components
- Thrust washers
- Surface mount pins
- Terminals
- Contacts
- Transfer stampings
- Heat sinks
- Printer cartridge blades
- Medical components
- Hearing Aids
- Insert moldings
- Fuse clips
- Wire Forms
- Furniture parts
Atlantic Precision Spring knows that each micro stamping must be made to our customer’s tight tolerance requirements. We work hard to eliminate scrap and increase precision production. APS has designed and manufactured small and miniature stamped parts used for everything from electronic contacts located inside circuit boards to contacts for portable devices. Because no part is exactly the same, each order is custom built for the parts and processes being produced. Orders are completely determined by our customers\’ needs. APS can quote any quantity break and make suggestions and tool changes that would best meet the quantities our customers request and require. The applications for small and miniature stamped parts are virtually endless. No matter what the job requires we can make the part. Call us today to see how we can help with your metal stamping needs.
To learn more about the art of manufacturing miniature stamped parts, check out our previous blog here.