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Here at Formco Metal Products, our shop floor just got a powerful new addition. We’ve brought in a Sodick VL400Q Wire EDM machine and it’s a change that directly benefits how we serve your projects. For years, when a design called for the unique capabilities of wire electrical discharge machining, we’d coordinate with trusted outside partners. That process worked, but it added steps, time and layers of communication between your idea and the finished part. We asked ourselves: what if we could close that gap? This new machine is our answer. What the VL400Q Brings to the Table So, what […]

Sustainability now defines competitiveness. Across global supply chains, metal stamping manufacturers are being measured not only by production speed or cost but by how responsibly they operate. Automakers, including BMW and Mercedes-Benz, use standardized sustainability questionnaires to evaluate suppliers, linking environmental performance directly to purchasing decisions. This shift reflects a new reality in manufacturing: sustainability performance influences access to contracts, long-term partnerships, and brand reputation. For companies willing to adapt, it offers an opportunity to strengthen both profitability and resilience. Why Metal Stamping Aligns with Sustainable Manufacturing Among manufacturing processes, metal stamping already provides a foundation for sustainable practices when […]

Sustainability now defines competitiveness. Across global supply chains, metal stamping manufacturers are being measured not only by production speed or cost but by how responsibly they operate. Automakers, including BMW and Mercedes-Benz, use standardized sustainability questionnaires to evaluate suppliers, linking environmental performance directly to purchasing decisions. This shift reflects a new reality in manufacturing: sustainability performance influences access to contracts, long-term partnerships, and brand reputation. For companies willing to adapt, it offers an opportunity to strengthen both profitability and resilience. Why Metal Stamping Aligns with Sustainable Manufacturing Among manufacturing processes, metal stamping already provides a foundation for sustainable practices when […]

Among metal stamping manufacturers, few can match Formco’s digital transformation. With 50+ years of precision four-slide and multi-slide stamping experience, this family-owned company produces 50–75 million components annually at a <2% scrap rate and 100% on-time delivery. The difference? Formco has fully embraced Industry 4.0.Digital Design Drives Speed and PrecisionWhile many metal stamping manufacturers still rely on outside tooling, Formco’s in-house CAD engineering department designs and builds custom production dies in weeks, not months. Every project begins with a meticulous digital review. Engineers analyze customer CAD files to identify potential issues before cutting steel, often recommending adjustments that improve part […]