Strip Forming
Precision Strip Forming & Stamping on Four-Slide Machines
Four-Slide Stamping & Forming
Large Strip Forms, Built on One Machine
Strip forming is similar to wire forming, but works with flat strip material — typically involving bending, welding, and cutting. The bending process tends to be rather complex and requires sophisticated equipment. At James Spring & Wire we manufacture precision strip-formed parts from a wide range of materials on high-volume four-slide machines.
Because our four-slide machines handle both stamping and forming operations, we can reduce additional tooling costs and shorten lead time while delivering the highest quality — even on intricate strip forms with multiple bends.
Wire Diameter
0.005″ – 0.250″
Across all materials
End Grinding OD
0.060″ – 3.000″
Min wire: 0.018″
Equipment
CNC Coilers & Grinders
In-house tooling
Certification
ISO 9001:2015
PPAP · SPC
Strip Forming Capabilities
One machine, multiple operations — bending, stamping, welding, and cutting in a single cycle
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Multi-Bend Forms
Intricate strip forms with multiple bends produced in a single four-slide pass.
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Stamping & Piercing
Pierced, blanked, and stamped features integrated into the forming operation.
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Welded Assemblies
Joined strip components produced and welded in-line as part of the forming cycle.
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Cut-to-Length Strips
Precision cut strip blanks at exact lengths, ready for downstream assembly.
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Custom Tooling
We specialize in building complex tooling for irregular and specialty strip-formed parts.
Materials We Work With
The Right Material for Every Environment
We manufacture strip-formed parts in a wide range of materials — from common carbon steels to copper alloys and exotic alloys like Inconel and Nitinol.
- Music Wire
- Oil Tempered
- Chrome Vanadium
- Phosphor Bronze
- Inconel
- Hastelloy
- Elgiloy
- Titanium
- Hard Drawn Wire
- Chrome Silicon
- Stainless Steel (17-7, 302, 304, 316, 316L)
- Beryllium Copper
- Monel
- MP35N
- Nitinol
Engineering Support
Cost-Effective Stamping & Forming In One Cycle
Because our four-slide machines handle both stamping and forming operations, we eliminate the additional tooling and lead time normally required when those steps are split across machines. The result: higher-quality metal stampings on shorter timelines — and we specialize in building the complex tooling that makes it all repeatable.
Supporting OEMs Across Diverse Industries
Industries Served
Our precision strip forms show up in everything from electrical contacts and clips to brackets and structural components.
Secondary & Finishing Services
Surface Treatment
- Anodizing
- Bead Blasting
- Citric & Nitric Passivation
- Cleaning – Conventional & Ultrasonic
- Color Coding
- Deburr – Vibratory & Tumble
- Electro Polish
- Laser Etching
- Powder Coating
- Rust Preventative
- Shot Peening
- Stress Relieving & Heat Treating
Plating
- Black Oxide
- Cadmium
- Chrome
- Gold
- Nickel
- Phosphate
- Tin
- Zinc
Quality Control
- Material & Part Certifications
- Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- ISO 9001:2015 Registered
Frequently Asked Questions
Metal strip forms can be used in a wide variety of applications, from automotive and aerospace to consumer products and industrial equipment. They are often used to provide structural support, electrical contacts, or mechanical linkages in a system.
Metal strip forms can be manufactured from a variety of materials, including Aluminum, Beryllium Copper, Brass, Copper, Elgiloy, Hastelloy, High Carbon Steel, Inconel, Low Carbon Steel, Monel, MP35N, Nitinol, Phosphor Bronze, and Stainless Steel (17-7 SS, 302 SS, 304 SS, 316 SS, & 316L SS). The material used will depend on the specific application and the required performance characteristics of the metal strip form.
There are several factors that should be considered when designing a metal strip form, including the form’s intended use, the desired strength and durability, the material used, and the available space for the metal strip form.
Our manufacturing process for metal strip forms involves stamping, cutting, and bending metal strips using specialized fourslide machines which reduces additional tooling costs as well as lead time to ensure the highest quality in all metal stampings. The metal strips are often subjected to various heat treatments and finishing processes to improve their strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.
Yes, we specialize in complex tooling! Metal strip forms can be manufactured to meet specific requirements for size, shape, strength, and other performance characteristics. Our in house tool and die shop is available to create custom tooling to bring your designs to life.
The lead time for manufacturing metal strip forms will depend on the complexity of the metal strip form, the quantity required, and other factors. Most metal strip forms can be manufactured within 4-6 weeks.
Yes, metal strip forms can be manufactured in large quantities using our automated production processes. This allows for high-volume production of metal strip forms while maintaining consistent quality and precision.
We use a variety of quality control measures to ensure that the metal strip forms meet the required specifications and performance standards. Our quality control includes Material and Part Certifications, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Need a custom strip-formed part? Let's talk specs.
Send us a drawing or a written spec — our engineers will respond with a manufacturable design and a quote, typically within two business days.