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2023 Year in Review
Jan 2nd, 2024Wisconsin Metal Parts was named as the 2022 Single-Source Strategy Manufacturer of the Year! ....Read More
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CNC Mills: Continuing Education
May 9th, 2023There are a variety of CNC machining styles out there, and the technology is ever-expanding. CNC stands for computer numerical control....Read More
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Recycling in Manufacturing: Saving Internally and Externally
Apr 22nd, 2023This earth day, we want to talk about recycling scrap metal! Metal recycling is beneficial to the environment in many ways. First, recycling metal requires significantly less energy...Read More
Stamping Die Repair and Maintenance Basics
Feb 10th, 2023If you are running metal stamping dies, at some point you are going to need to maintain that tool to keep it running properly. There are some tell-tale signs that a stamping tool may ...Read More
2022 Year in Review
Dec 28th, 2022Wisconsin Metal Parts adopted the segment of Bluemound Road outside of our building and spent a handful of weekends this spring and summer cleaning it up. ...Read More
What is a Progressive Die?
Oct 4th, 2022Progressive stamping is a manufacturing process typically used for high volumes of parts. Parts are made by feeding material into a progressive stamping die that is loaded in to a stamping press. ...Read More
Manufacturing Awareness with Unicor
June 2nd, 2022Many people in metal manufacturing can agree that the field needs more exposure to attract new talent. But what about introducing it in prisons? We spoke with James Kahler from Unicor to learn more about their efforts...Read More
Reshoring America’s Metal Manufacturing
April 5th, 2022For years, U.S. companies have outsourced work to other countries, especially in the manufacturing industry. For manufacturing, the appeal lies in lower upfront costs for tooling, and projects that include a lot of manual labor....Read More
CNC Fixturing Guide
Mar 8th 2022CNC can be a great method for both prototyping and production! Machining fixtures hold parts and can allow you to machine a larger number of parts in a very cost-efficient way!...Read More
We Screwed Up: CNC Fixture Movement
Jan 11th 2022We received material that was towards the small end of the raw material tolerance. Our CNC clamping fixture was not able to properly clamp this smaller material and allowed the parts to shift during machining causing a misalignment between drilled holes and milled slots. How did we respond?.... Read More
2021 Year in Review - Wisconsin Metal Parts
Dec 3rd 2021Wisconsin Metal Parts started the new year with a new logo! After a long time with the same look, we decided to rebrand. We are proud of our new logo and the values it represents.... Read More
Welcoming and Solving Challenges for Lean Manufacturing
Oct 27th, 2021LEAN Manufacturing Products Inc. is a partner of ours that supplies sheet metal storage solutions and more......Read More
Fabrication vs Stamping: What is the best way to make your part?
August 11th, 2021This free E-book discusses the decision of fabricating or stamping your metal part and helps you make the best decision for your situation......Read More
We Screwed Up : PEM Nuts
May 31st, 2021We screwed up and we want to talk about it! Nonconforming parts were shipped to one of our customers. The operator missed....Read More
High Volume Stampings
April 22nd, 2021Higher volume production metal stamping can often pose unique challenges. For the sake of this discussion we will define high volume metal stamping as volumes....Read More
Low Volume Metal Stampings
April 12th, 2021What do you do when your parts volumes are not high enough to justify production tooling? These are several options available for lower volume metal stampings....Read More
Re-Sourcing Metal Stampings
Feb 5th, 2021Unfortunately, there are times when you have to move on from a current supplier. Maybe your volumes got too high for them to handle, too low for them to be profitable....Read More
2020 Year in Review
Jan 19th, 2021Our Wisconsin Metal Parts family quickly responded to the Covid-19 pandemic and helped Mask Up MKE! We are proud to have partnered with Mike Kryshak from Rebel Converting....Read More
Straddle Stackers: Sorting Scrap Effectively in Tight Spaces
Nov 11th, 2020Many people think that a forklift is the only option for moving things around on the shop floor, but there is a more space-efficient solution to material....Read More
Deciding on Functional Gaging
Nov 3rd, 2020Functional Gages can often seem like an unnecessary additional cost with all of the available measuring solutions, but there are many reasons....Read More
Experience Our Stamping Department!
Sept 11th, 2020Metal stamping is a cost-effective solution for high-quantity metal manufacturing. The process involves a custom stamping die, developed for the specific part that....Read More
Experience Our CNC Department!
June 15th, 2020CNC Machining (Computer Numerical Control Machining) is a highly automated process where pre-programmed computer software controls the movement of tools ....Read More
PPAP: What is it and why do I need one?
June 15th, 2020A Production Part Approval Process is a standardized process that helps manufacturers and suppliers communicate and approve production designs and processes ....Read More
Experience Our Wire EDM Department!
May 5th, 2020Wire Electrical Discharge Machining is a manufacturing process where a very thin wire (.003-.012”) uses an electrical charge to cut through materials that conduct electricity....Read More
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Wisconsin Metal Parts, Inc. for Your Next Metal Stamping Job
May 13th, 2019Since 1988, our company has acquired an exemplary reputation for metal work and craftsmanship which delivers the finished product quickly, efficiently and without sacrificing quality. Here are ...Read More
How to Create Quality Progressive Die Designs
March 18th, 2019Our latest discussion in our series about progressive dies explores the design process. We reconnected with Dave Holzer, Journeyman Tool and Die Maker and the Sales and Marketing Manager ...Read More
What is a Progressive Stamping Die? Here's What You Need to Know
January 30th, 2019We continued our recent conversation about progressive stamping dies with Dave Holzer, a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker and the Sales and Marketing Manager at Wisconsin Metal Parts. The company ...Read More
What Makes up a Progressive Die?
January 30th, 2019We continued our recent conversation about progressive stamping dies with Dave Holzer, a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker and the Sales and Marketing Manager at Wisconsin Metal Parts. The company ...Read More
The Hidden Costs of Dies Built Overseas
July 20, 2015You may have heard that having metal stamping dies built overseas saves money. A common perception we hear is that you can “save 30 percent” by having dies built overseas. But does this really ...Read More
Save Money, Build Trust and Shorten Lead Times – Improve Manufacturing and Logistics Efficiency (Part 3 of a Series)
February 3, 2015In our other blogs, we suggested ways for manufacturers to streamline the estimating process and improve parts design and engineering. Next, we have some ideas for eliminating inefficiencies ...Read More
Save Money, Build Trust and Shorten Lead Times – (Part 2 of a Series)
September 3, 2014In our previous blog, we discussed how manufacturers can save money in the estimating process by qualifying parts suppliers upfront, using relatively few but qualified vendors, and working ...Read More
Save Money, Build Trust and Shorten Lead Times – (Part 1 of a Series)
June 16, 2014In the past few years, as manufacturing jobs have declined, demand for manufactured goods has remained high. This has left many manufacturers understaffed and overwhelmed, yet they have ... Read More
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Fabrication vs Stamping: What is the best way to make your part?
What are the main drivers of costs for fabricated parts?
What's the difference between fiber and CO2 laser technology?
What tolerances can WMPI hold for fabrication?
When is Fiber Laser Cutting More Cost-Effective than Stamping Die?
Stamping Die: A Cost-Effective Choice for Tight Tolerances and High Production Volumes
Get in touch
- Fabrication:
- 404 Pilot Ct
- Waukesha WI 53188
- Stamping & Machining:
- N4W22450 Bluemound Rd
- Waukesha WI 53186
- Phone No.: (262) 524-9100
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