Fourslide Stampings
Fourslide stamping, also known as multi-slide stamping, is a versatile and cost-efficient metal forming process ideal for producing complex parts with tight tolerances. At Atlantic Precision Spring, we’ve been perfecting the fourslide manufacturing process for over 50 years—delivering reliable, high-quality components at competitive prices.
Why Choose Fourslide Stamping?
Unlike traditional progressive die stamping, fourslide tooling requires fewer components and significantly less setup time. This means:
- Faster turnaround from prototype to production
- Lower tooling costs without sacrificing quality
- Greater flexibility in forming intricate or multi-bend parts
We understand that our customers want precision, performance, and affordability, and fourslide metal stamping delivers all three.
Fourslide tooling process
Flat springs from fourslide stamping
Our Fourslide Process
We utilize advanced fourslide stamping machines to produce complex, high-precision parts efficiently and cost-effectively. The fourslide process begins by feeding a continuous strip of metal into a compact die set, where it undergoes initial forming and piercing operations, similar to progressive die stamping.
The material then advances through the machine to the cutoff station. Here, the part is separated, and the true advantage of the fourslide machine begins: multiple slides, positioned at right angles, move in to complete the final forming operations.
Precision Engineering Through Innovation
Our fourslide stamping equipment is enhanced with sensors and programmable switches to ensure consistent quality, tight tolerances, and better process control. We also implement a rigorous preventative maintenance program, ensuring every part meets your specifications without delays or defects.
What Sets Us Apart
Fourslide Parts & Products
Atlantic Precision Spring’s fourslide stamping process enables us to make the metal parts and custom components that you need. Our fourslide machines are capable of manufacturing many products, including flat springs, small leaf springs, and electrical spring contacts.
Fourslide Stampings FAQs
What Is Fourslide Stamping?
Fourslide stamping, also known as multi-slide stamping, is a cost-effective metal forming process that produces high-quality parts with complex geometries. Unlike traditional stamping methods, fourslide stamping uses four synchronized slides to perform multiple operations—bending, forming, and cutting—within a single setup. It reduces tooling costs and setup time while maintaining precision and part consistency.
What Is the Multi-Slide Stamping Process?
In the multi-slide stamping process, a continuous strip of metal is fed into the machine, where it first undergoes forming and piercing operations. The strip then moves through a compact die set, entering the cutoff section. Once cut, multiple slides—each equipped with forming tools—engage from different directions to shape the part into its final form. This process allows for the efficient creation of intricate, multi-bend components with tight tolerances.
What Is Different About Atlantic Precision Spring’s Fourslide Stamping Process?
At Atlantic Precision Spring, we enhance our fourslide stamping process with advanced technology. Our 3D simulation software models the entire production process before the machine even starts, allowing us to identify and resolve design issues early. This results in faster turnaround times, optimized tooling, reduced waste, and consistently high-quality parts at a lower cost.
Is Fourslide Stamping Suitable for the Aerospace Indsutry?
Yes. Fourslide stamping is ideal for aerospace components that require high precision, tight tolerances, and consistent quality. At Atlantic Precision Spring, we manufacture custom clips, brackets, and miniature metal parts for aerospace applications using high-performance materials that meet industry specifications. Our ability to produce complex shapes efficiently makes fourslide stamping a perfect fit for aerospace manufacturing.
Can Fourslide Stamping be Used for Medical Components?
Absolutely. The medical industry demands strict quality control and precision, both of which are core strengths of our fourslide stamping process. We produce small, intricate metal components used in medical devices, surgical instruments, and diagnostic equipment. Our clean production practices and quality assurance standards ensure each part is reliable, biocompatible (when required), and made to exacting specifications.