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When you look at a finished product like a car, a combine harvester, a refrigerator or a heavy-duty truck, the final assembly tends to get all the attention. But every one of those products starts as a collection of individual components and a large percentage of those components begin their lives as flat sheets of metal.  Stamping companies turn those sheets into structural pieces, brackets, panels and housings that other manufacturers need. Without these suppliers, the supply chain stalls. What Metal Stamping Actually Involves The basic process feeds a flat coil through a press that uses a die to cut and shape the metal. Progressive die stamping moves metal through a series of stations, each performing a different operation (punching […]

Tariffs are climbing. Trade policies shift from one administration to the next. Supply chains still show the cracks from the pandemic years. In the middle of all that, an interesting thing is happening. A major Asian-based automotive manufacturer is preparing to launch a new SUV next year and they have chosen Regal Metal Products to build the tooling and stamp the components.  We are a Tier 2 supplier in this arrangement, stamping parts that go to a Tier 1 for assembly and eventually those components end up in vehicles rolling off assembly lines across North America. The decision to work with us instead of an offshore supplier says something about how the sourcing math has changed. The old equation that […]

Ohio has a long history of shaping metal for cars, tractors and heavy machinery. You will find plenty of shops offering metal stamping in Ohio, but not every shop runs the same way. Regal Metal Products handles the swings from five hundred parts to fifty thousand every day. We can process smaller orders or high-volume products with the same attention to detail. A Different Kind of Press Room We put our money into machines that work hard. Older mechanical presses have been replaced with servo-driven units. These machines let us control the speed and force of each stroke to produce efficient products. When a customer sends us a drawing for a bracket or a clip, we cut and form that […]

We all know some projects require more than standard procedure. Some need a partner who acts not on a rigid schedule, but out of certainty. When a long-standing customer faced a future testing phase for a new assembly, their plan depended on having specific metal parts ready on time. The gap between design and delivery was very large. Their solution was to leverage a relationship built over years. They placed their trust in Regal Metal Products to act early, turning potential pressure into a managed, successful process. The Situation The customer’s project timeline included an important testing period. The success of this phase relied on the performance of several key metal components. Typical lead times for the necessary tooling and […]

At Regal Metal Products, we are grateful and energized as 2025 ends. This landmark year – which marked our 60th anniversary – blended our long history with new partnerships and industry connections. From our Minerva, Ohio facility, we continued to make essential parts for the automotive, agriculture, appliance and heavy truck industries. For us, this year was about building strong relationships and a solid future, one trusted part at a time. 60 Years of Craft and Community At the core of our 2025 story is a celebration six decades in the making. Reaching our 60th anniversary is a testament to a lasting philosophy. For sixty years, we have operated on a simple yet powerful idea. Build it right, stand by […]

In manufacturing, few challenges are as demanding as producing millions of identical components, each meeting exact specifications, without sacrificing speed or breaking the budget. For industries from automotive to electronics, this high-volume puzzle requires a specific solution. That solution is production stamping. This manufacturing process is the backbone of mass production, transforming rolls of metal into vast quantities of finished parts. Production stamping offers a unique combination of velocity, consistency and economy that is difficult to match with other methods. Let’s explore how this established technology continues to empower manufacturers to meet relentless market demands, uphold strict project timelines and satisfy stringent quality requirements. The Engine of Mass Production At its heart, production stamping is a cold-forming process that uses […]

The true measure of a stamping company lies not in its machinery, but in its mindset. Imagine you’re launching a new electric vehicle component. The design is perfect, the market is ready, but your production partner can’t handle the specialized aluminum alloy. Then, dimensional inconsistencies appear. Soon, you’re facing delayed launches and budget overruns. This scenario plays out repeatedly in manufacturing, not because of flawed designs, but because of the wrong stamping partnership. In the world of metal forming, where approximately 80% of stamped products find their way into automobiles and other essential equipment, the selection of your stamping company separates market leaders from those struggling with quality escapes and production delays. The landscape of stamping companies ranges from basic […]

For six decades, we at Regal Metal Products have been an important part of the American manufacturing landscape, an industry built on the dedication of its people. What began in 1965 has grown into a company that stands the test of time, a testament to our perseverance, skilled workmanship and unwavering focus on serving our customers. This 60-year journey is more than a milestone. It is the foundation upon which we continue to build. Our Legacy of Precision and Growth Since our establishment, Regal Metal Products has been dedicated to precision manufacturing. We started as a leader in precision metal stampings and expanded our capabilities to include precision tooling and dies by 1970. This set the course for our future, […]

For six decades, we at Regal Metal Products have been an important part of the American manufacturing landscape, an industry built on the dedication of its people. What began in 1965 has grown into a company that stands the test of time, a testament to our perseverance, skilled workmanship and unwavering focus on serving our customers. This 60-year journey is more than a milestone. It is the foundation upon which we continue to build. Our Legacy of Precision and Growth Since our establishment, Regal Metal Products has been dedicated to precision manufacturing. We started as a leader in precision metal stampings and expanded our capabilities to include precision tooling and dies by 1970. This set the course for our future, […]

At Regal Metal Products, we know that creating intricate metal parts with tight tolerances isn’t just about machinery, it’s about mastering a process that balances speed, consistency and detail. Progressive die stamping does exactly that, transforming raw sheet metal into finely shaped components in one smooth, continuous operation. The Power of Multiple Stations in One Die Unlike traditional stamping methods that require separate setups for each step, progressive die stamping consolidates multiple forming operations into a single tool. A coiled strip of metal feeds into the press, moving through a series of stations where different actions (piercing, bending, notching and blanking) happen in sequence. By the time the strip exits, the part is fully formed, trimmed and ready for use. […]