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Short-Run Metal Forming

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Short-Run Metal Forming Services

Jones Metal provides short-run metal forming services, offering cost-effective solutions for low-volume production and prototyping. Our advanced techniques, including plastic tooling and specialized presses, allow us to create high-quality parts without the high costs associated with traditional metal tooling. We specialize in making short runs cost-effective for our customers. Contact us for a quote for your specific project.

Why Choose Jones Metal for Short-Run Metal Forming

  • Ability to produce parts up to six feet long with minimal tooling costs
  • Cost-effective solution for low-volume production and prototypes
  • Experience in fluid cell pressing for complex shapes
  • Flexibility to adapt to various project requirements and volumes
  • We can combine hand forming techniques with press-based forming

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5-Step Process for Getting Started With Short-Run Metal Forming

Contact us with your part requirements and volume needs

Provide prints, CAD models, or sketches of the desired part

Our team reviews your specifications and suggests the best short-run approach

We discuss material options and tooling strategy (plastic vs. metal)

We provide a quote and timeline for your project

5-Step Process for Small-Scale Metal Manufacturing Success

Determine the most cost-effective forming method for your part and volume

Create plastic tooling if appropriate for the project

Set up our specialized presses for your specific part requirements

Produce the parts using our short-run techniques

Conduct thorough quality checks to ensure parts meet specifications

Additional Services We Offer for Short-Run Custom Metal Parts

Plastic Tooling

Using cost-effective plastic tools for low-volume production

Fluid Cell Pressing

Utilizing specialized presses for complex shapes

Hand Forming

Incorporating manual techniques for unique or very low-volume parts

Hybrid Approaches

Combining various techniques to achieve optimal results

Our Experience: Creating Prototype Parts for New Product Launch

Jones Metal has over a century of experience in metal forming and works with customers in various industries. We helped a customer rapidly produce prototype parts for a new product launch using our short-run metal forming techniques. By utilizing plastic tooling and our fluid cell press, we were able to produce the required parts in a fraction of the time and cost of traditional tooling methods, allowing the customer to meet their tight product development timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Short-run metal forming can include both hand forming techniques and press-based methods using specialized tooling, while hand forming refers to shaping metal exclusively using manual techniques.

We can produce parts up to six feet long using our plastic tooling and specialized presses.

Yes, we can help you transition from short-run production using plastic tooling to higher volume methods as your needs grow.

We can produce as few as one part, making us ideal for prototypes or very low-volume production.

Plastic tooling is ideal for low-volume runs. While not suitable for thousands of parts, it offers significant cost savings for short runs. Our team can help determine if plastic tooling is the best option for your specific project.