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When manufacturers seek out the right tooling partner, the conversations usually center around technical capabilities, lead times, and the all-important quality control. Those are all crucial without a doubt, but what often gets overlooked is geography: your tooling partner’s location. In the metal stamping world, where you’re located can be just as important as what you can do. Say you have a rapid turnaround job, but your current tooling is out of specification…or one of your dies suddenly develops a stress crack…or you simply need custom tooling delivered quickly for a new project. It won’t do you much good if […]

When we manufacture wire forms that go into modern medical devices, the margin for error is essentially zero. These are often exceptionally complex parts with exacting specifications that ensure component fitment, compatibility, and/or extremely specific functional performance properties. And as with many applications: the smaller the part and the tighter the tolerances, the greater the risk of production errors. For over 50 years, Formco Metal Products has built a reputation on delivering quality parts in some of the most demanding industries. Our custom wire forming services are no exception, naturally, as we’ve served customers within both aerospace and medical manufacturing: […]

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 […]

Few quality standards are as demanding or widely recognized as AS9100D, which sets the benchmark for suppliers serving the aerospace and defense industries. Even a minor defect can cost lives, delay missions, or jeopardize billion-dollar programs. AS9100D safeguards the lives of end users and the reputations of every company involved in the supply chain. Formco Metal Products has recently earned AS9100D certification, reaffirming our commitment to producing parts that meet the highest standards for safety, reliability, and traceability. What Is AS9100D? AS9100D is the aerospace-specific extension of ISO 9001:2015, adding over 100 additional requirements designed to manage risk, strengthen process […]

The right tool and die solution determines whether your projects hit your deadlines or face costly setbacks. Formco Metal Products has built a proven workflow that moves your project from CAD model to production-ready tooling with speed, accuracy, and long-term reliability. The Formco team combines collaborative engineering, rapid prototyping, and advanced manufacturing to create dies that run efficiently, produce repeatable results, and last for years. Below are the steps we take to ensure precision throughout your project.  Using CAD to Build Accurate Tools We start every project by reviewing your CAD files in detail to confirm the design and ensure […]

Four-slide stamping is widely used to produce precise, high-volume components with complex geometries. In industries like medical and automotive, there’s zero room for error. A poorly formed or out-of-spec part can mean failed assemblies, regulatory issues, or safety risks. That’s why Formco Metal Products integrates rigorous quality control into every stage of our four-slide-stamping process. What Makes Four-Slide Stamping Quality Control Unique? Four-slide stamping simultaneously cuts, bends, and forms multiple axes. This complexity makes the process extremely efficient and introduces multiple points where dimensional drift, material fatigue, or tooling wear can lead to defects. Unlike progressive die stamping, which may […]