As sheet metal stamping process, any single part can require multiple steps to arrive at its final form, including blanking, forming, drawing, piercing. With a series of operations, the metal can be altered from a relatively simple shape into a complex one.

Secondary Finish:
Anodizing (for aluminum parts)
Powder coating
E-coating
Electroplating – Zinc, Chrome, Nickel, etc.
Spray painting
Dacromet coating

General Development process for a new project:
● Customer Input
Customer provides one or more of the following:
a. 3D and/or 2D design
b. Sketch
c. Reference sample
d. Description

● Meco Engineering Team Output
a.DFM analysis with design proposals
b.Engineering support
c.3D model and 2D drawing; including tolerance definition, draft, radius recommendation for stamping
d.Fit clearance, gap, and interference check (3D)
e.Preliminary tooling layout presentation specifying punching direction, fillet radius for forming or drawing; subsequent discussion with customer team

● Production/tooling development cycle (30-40 Days)

● Trial Process
a. Trial run on stamping machines
b. Document trial parameters
c. Share FAI (First Article Inspection) report with customers

● Tooling Modification and Validation
a. Receive approval from customer on modifications; continue with validation process

● Mass Production