The majority of tools and technology used in the metal stamping industry have developed alongside each other. From air tools that are used in many varied industries and professions, all the way to highly specialized and fully automated machinery for large-scale production, large strides and innovations have been made at all levels throughout the years. […]

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Metal stamping has played a significant role in manufacturing industries for hundreds of years, from technological advancements to wars and beyond. Each decade in the history of metal stamping has its own notable advancements in stamping technology, in the last decade of the 1800’s, the first records of a progressive die were published. The development […]

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Precision metal stamping is a complex process with many advanced operations at each stage. Each part alone demands its own variations on the process, and to manufacture an original part means establishing an original variation of operations that creates a process virtually unique to the production of that part. As a custom precision metal stamper, […]

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Manufacturing industries across the U.S. provide the basic parts and materials for industries further along the supply chain, and despite the foundational qualities of the products that many manufacturing companies create, the design and production process is often just as complex and demands just as much research and attention as the process for products made […]

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For over 50 years, Thomas Engineering Company has consistently produced quality parts and continued navigating new technology developed within the metal forming industry. Our engineers and technicians are highly experienced and capable professionals, and our equipment is state-of-the-art stamping machinery, but TEC has remained a leader in the precision stamping industry for other reasons as […]

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The annual BIOMEDevice show exhibits over 350 innovators, engineering and manufacturing leaders, and technology expos in the medical device industry from across the globe. The BIOMDevice show features the best and newest in Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M), including industry giants like Phillips-Medisize and Mitsubishi Electric. Thomas Engineering Company is proud to stand alongside these […]

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Thomas Engineering Company (TEC) has been a leading company in the metal stamping industry for over 50 years, but we’re continually searching for new ways to improve our production, products, and service. We are committed to providing our customers with the high-quality parts they need, but we also place great importance on excellence in customer […]

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There are many commonalities in the techniques and equipment used in the metal stamping industry across the globe. This can make it difficult to pinpoint where differences in quality mark some companies as better suited to produce a part than others. At Thomas Engineering Company, we are committed to performing precision metal stamping in Minneapolis, MN, […]

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Metal stamping operations across the globe are largely universal, and in most cases, the common procedures in the manufacturing process are the best choices in terms of efficiency, cost, and accuracy. However, there are times when choosing one specific method of performing an operation over another can change the results in all aspects of production. […]

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This is Part I of a three-part series covering metal stamping materials used at TEC. Part II covers copper and copper alloys, and Part III covers aluminum and other alloys. Metal stamping serves a significant range of industries, providing parts used in anything from large vehicles and machinery down to the smallest metal parts needed […]

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