It’s crucial that stampers have access to a wide range of alloys. Ulbrichs customers have the opportunity to work with the companys in-house equipment and rolling mill team so the order of precision strip steel can be slit, cut-to-length, rolled to the thinnest gauges, annealed to various common or custom tempers, and more.
The best stamping processes come from materials that are consistent and uniform, which is why Ulbrich works hard to ensure their metal provides optimal flatness, surface finish, and precision capability for surface oxide control.
Many characteristics impact the decision-making process. Factors when choosing an alloy for stamping or deep draw include formability and workability, weldability, ductility, tensile and yield strength, chemistry and grain size, end-use application, and the corrosion resistance of the material. Ulbrich understands that the stamping process benefits greatly from materials that are consistent and uniform through and through. That’s why they pride themselves on providing unparalleled metal flatness, superior surface finish, as well as precision capability for surface oxide control. The Ulbrich rolling mill facility utilizes state-of-the-art equipment that further enhances their material quality for stamping and deep draw operations in all of the critical markets they serve.
Ulbrich uses a technically advanced automatic gauge control and shape control system to closely monitor real-time variations of thickness and flatness throughout the length of each coil that they roll. This technology allows the company to roll wire faster and with extreme precision and consistency. These highly specialized wire rolling mills produce shaped, flat, round, and custom profile wire parts that aim to exceed demands of many markets and applications.
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