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Custom Bus Bar Manufacturer

Bus bars are metallic strips or bars used to conduct electricity and distribute electrical power to various systems. They are commonly incorporated into panel boards, busway enclosures, and switchgears. At ESI, we manufacture custom bus bars for use in electrical applications across diverse industries. To manufacture these products, we rely on the progressive die stamping […]

Advantages of Using Stamping for Electric Vehicles

What Is EV Stamping? Metal stamping involves using a stamping press and dies to convert flat sheets of metal into the desired shape. Within the automotive industry, metal stamping plays a critical role in the production of electric vehicles (EVs). The automotive industry relies on metal stamping due to its ability to efficiently create complex […]

Quality Assurance in Production: Ensuring Consistency and Reliability

Quality assurance is the process of testing or measuring products/services to verify that they meet the expected quality standards. These procedures enable manufacturers to identify and correct any defects or issues. Engineering Specialties, Inc. (ESI) optimizes our manufacturing and quality assurance processes to maximize output, speed, and quality. We continually improve our products, services, and […]

Cost-Effective Types of Metal Stamping Techniques

Metal stamping is an economical manufacturing method that uses pressure, a die surface, and tooling to produce precision metal components in large quantities. This high-speed metalworking process encompasses a variety of cold-forming techniques like bending, cutting, blanking, punching, and coining that shape a workpiece from sheet metal. Some metal stamping techniques are more cost-effective than […]

Saving Money on Your Stamped Metal Parts

ESI understands the demands of our clients’ industries, and we are committed to helping them save money on their Stamped Metal Parts without sacrificing the quality of their products. We have been in business for over three decades, continuously offering new levels of engineering solutions and manufacturing services, including using the most advanced automated systems. […]

How Are Parts Made Using Progressive Die Stamping?

Progressive die stamping processes involve feeding strip metal through a series of workstations that perform unique actions to shape and fabricate materials into highly durable parts for a range of industries. Die stamping equipment operates at extremely high speeds for the large-scale replication of various parts. Progressive Die Stamping Process Overview A standard progressive die […]

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Sheet Metal Stamping vs. Metal Fabrication

When manufacturing metal parts and components, some applications may use either sheet metal stamping or other metal fabrication processes. People often mistakenly use the terms “sheet metal stamping” and “metal fabrication” interchangeably, but they refer to a range of manufacturing processes with significant differences. Sheet metal stamping is a form of metal fabrication, but there […]

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What to Look for in a Metal Stamping Supplier

Metal stamping encompasses a variety of metal forming techniques, such as punching, piercing, blanking, bending, welding, plating, and heat treating. Knowing what to look for in a metal stamping partner is crucial to a productive relationship. A beneficial supplier can speed up your production times, lower costs, and produce better quality. On the flip side, […]

When Will Metal Prices Drop and Lead Times Stabilize?

Over the course of 2021, the market has seen prices for steel, stainless steel, copper, and other popular base metals rise significantly. Fortunately, ESI has learned how to work with market fluctuations to create sustainable, cost-effective metal products for our customers. Our extensive experience working with a variety of metals also gave us an inside […]

ESI Launches New Materials Division Called CThru Metals

ESI is pleased to announce the launch of CThru Metals, a new division within our metal forming and manufacturing business. This dynamic new division will specialize in expanded metal mesh foil products with precision-grade, high-quality metals, thinner gauges, wider coils, and enhanced durability. Why Expanded Metal Mesh Foil? Manufacturing expanded metal mesh foil creates a […]

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