Norck: Rapid, Precision Sheet Metal Blanking & Punching for High-Performance Applications

Norck delivers rapid, high-quality sheet metal blanking and punching services engineered for demanding applications across aerospace, defense, robotics, industrial, automotive, and more. Our advanced equipment and expert engineers ensure superior part accuracy, exceptional edge quality, and the fastest turnaround times - all at competitive pricing.

Capabilities:

• Precision Blanking and Punching: Tight tolerances and intricate geometries for complex components.
• Diverse Metal Materials: Extensive selection to match your strength, conductivity, and corrosion resistance requirements.
• Rapid Prototyping: Test designs quickly, accelerating your product development.
• High-Volume Production: Scalable manufacturing processes to support your growth ambitions.
• Engineering Support: Design for Manufacturing (DFM) assistance to optimize parts for blanking/punching.

Why Choose Norck?

• Uncompromising Quality: Rigorous quality assurance for consistent, reliable results.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of sheet metal fabrication for critical industries.
• Cost-Effective Solutions: Competitive pricing without sacrificing precision or speed.

Both blanking and punching are effective metalworking processes that shape a metal sheet.

Blanking 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.

Punching 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.  

Blanking and punching are used in various industries, including:

  •   Aerospace: Aircraft's components, such as panels and airframe parts
  •   Automotive: Car's body parts, such as panels, trim, and brackets
  •   Consumer electronics: To cut and trim circuit boards
  •   Construction: To cut and shape metal studs, roofing, and side panels
  •   Consumer products: Cut and trim parts for kitchenware and household appliances
  •   Other products: Beverage cans, signs, and decorative items

Blanking 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. The punch, a cutting tool, is pressed into the metal with great force, cutting the metal and leaving a clean, finished edge.

• Blanking: In blanking, the punch is used to cut and trim the metal sheet to obtain the desired shape from the cut-off piece which is the useful part. The rest of the material (the main piece) is scrap.

• Punching: 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 main piece which is the useful part and the cut-off part is scrap which can be circular or of any custom flat shape.

In other words, the desired result is the difference between blanking and punching (workpiece/scrap).

Some 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.

Norck is a technology-powered manufacturing leader specializing in CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding. Our intelligent, data-driven approach ensures exceptional quality, optimized costs, and seamless supply chain management for companies worldwide.

Key Services:

• Precision CNC Machining: High-quality custom parts and components.
• Advanced 3D Printing: Rapid prototyping and complex production parts.
• Sheet Metal Fabrication: Custom fabrication solutions across materials.
• Injection Molding: Scalable production for plastic parts.

Why Choose Norck?

• AI-Powered Manufacturing: Data and AI optimize our processes for superior quality, minimized costs, and supply chain visibility
• Vast Production Capacity: Our extensive partner network in Europe and the US guarantees both low and high-volume production.
• End-to-End Expertise: Our team of engineers, data scientists, and product developers ensure design for manufacturability and unparalleled service
• Single-Source Solution: Norck streamlines your supply chain, reduces overhead, enhances purchasing power, and delivers just-in-time results.

Experience the Norck difference. Get a quote fast for your manufacturing needs today!