{"title":"Blanking \/ Punching","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"colmaindes\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorck provides extremely reliable, top quality, and fast \u003ca title=\"Sheet Metal Fabrication\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/sheet-metal-fabrication\"\u003esheet metal fabrication\u003c\/a\u003e services such as \u003ca title=\"Sheet Metal Cutting\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/sheet-metal-cutting\"\u003esheet metal cutting\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Stamping\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/stamping\"\u003estamping\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Bending\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/bending\"\u003ebending\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Blanking \/ Punching\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/blanking-punching\"\u003eblanking\/punching\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Deep Drawing\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/deep-drawing\"\u003edeep drawing\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Shearing\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/shearing\"\u003eshearing\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Edge Bending\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/edge-bending\"\u003eedge bending\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"Squeezing\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/squeezing\"\u003esqueezing \u003c\/a\u003efor industries including aerospace, defense, robotics, industrial, automotive and many others. Our team of highly qualified engineers and cutting-edge facilities will provide you with quality products with the quickest turnaround time at a competitive price. Whether you have high volume production projects or rapid protototyping needs, Norck can manage it with the results better than expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/www.norck.com\/pages\/get-a-quote\" href=\"https:\/\/www.norck.com\/pages\/get-a-quote\"\u003eClick here to get a quote\u003c\/a\u003e for your next project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are sheet metal blanking and punching?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth blanking and punching are effective metalworking processes that shape a metal sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanking is the process of cutting out a flat piece of metal from a large metal sheet or a coil of metal sheet. It is done with a punch and a die or laser cutter. The cut piece, known as the blank, is the workpiece that can be used later to manufacture final or semi-final products. This process is generally used to manufacture a car's body parts. For example, a fender is cut from a metal sheet and then undergoes a stamping process to form the desired shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePunching is a similar process that uses a die and a punch to create workpieces. But Contrary to blanking, it is used to punch holes in the metal sheet. The punched piece is the workpiece that can be used later to manufacture final or semi-final products.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere is it used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheet metal components are used in the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerospace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft's components, such as panels and airframe parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Car's body parts, such as panels, trim, and brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsumer electronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e To cut and trim circuit boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e To cut and shape metal studs, roofing, and side panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsumer products:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut and trim parts for kitchenware and household appliances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther products:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beverage cans, signs, and decorative items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow is it fabricated?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanking and punching are sheet metal cutting processes that use a punch and a die to form or cut a specific shape out of a metal sheet. \u003cspan\u003eThe punch, a cutting tool, is pressed into the metal with great force, cutting the metal and leaving a clean, finished edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol-main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/blankingpunching_01.png?v=1675922251\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/blankingpunching_05.png?v=1675922290\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlanking: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn blanking, the punch is used to cut and trim the metal sheet to form the desired shape, called a blank, the useful part. The rest of the material is scrap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePunching:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Punching is a similar process to blanking. It uses a die and a punch, but the main difference is that the desired workpiece is the cut-off part which can be circular or of any custom flat shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threecol-main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threecol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/blankingpunching_03.png?v=1675922735\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threecol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/blankingpunching_04.png?v=1675922783\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threecol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/blankingpunching_05_1bea72d1-3a14-4f21-a260-b735ee00aa76.png?v=1675922862\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn other words, the desired result is the difference between blanking and punching (workpiece\/scrap). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol-main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/blankingpunching_11.png?v=1675923033\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/blankingpunching_09.png?v=1675923076\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome parts might require finishing processes such as laser cutting to deburr the edges of the workpiece, painting, or anodizing to modify its appearance and mechanical properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/collections\/Blanking_Punching.png?v=1719917997","url":"https:\/\/portugues.norck.com\/en\/collections\/blanking-punching.oembed","provider":"NORCK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}