Metal stamping is an important part of tube fabrication, allowing manufacturers to create precise holes, slots, notches, and other features in tubing and metal components. G & J Steel & Tubing, Inc. combines stamping with machining, threading, and other tube fabrication processes to produce components according to specific application requirements. With more than 40 years of experience forming holes in tubing, our team has the capabilities and equipment to support both custom projects and high-volume production. By matching the appropriate forming method to each application, we help maintain consistent results across production runs.
Precision Metal Stamping and Machining
G & J Steel & Tubing provides metal stamping machining services supported by a broad range of machining capabilities. Milling, grinding, turning, boring, chamfering, and deburring can be used alongside stamping to create the required shapes and features. We can also produce various slot patterns, notches, chamfers, miter angles, and other configurations based on your specifications. Combining these operations allows tubing to receive multiple features while maintaining the dimensional requirements established for the finished component.
Hole forming is a key part of tube fabrication. Depending on the application, holes can be produced through drilling, piercing with an arbor, blind punching without an arbor, or laser processing. The appropriate method depends on the hole location, required tolerance, allowable wall deformation, burr condition, and production volume. Having multiple hole-forming methods available gives our team flexibility to select an efficient process for different tubing requirements and production volumes.
These methods allow G & J Steel & Tubing to produce holes in different locations and configurations, including:
- Holes positioned on the end or middle of tubing
- Single-wall and through-hole applications
- Multiple-hole patterns
- Holes requiring specific dimensional tolerances
Custom Steel Tubing Fabrication
Stamping and hole forming can be combined with additional processes to support custom steel tubing fabrication. G & J Steel & Tubing works with tubing of any required length or configuration and accommodates all outside diameters and wall thicknesses. Standard machining tolerances are ±.005, with tighter tolerances available upon request.
Our workable materials include aluminum, brass, carbon steel, copper, CuNi, Kovar, nickel and nickel alloys, Rodar, stainless steel, and titanium. Production can be processed in batch lots according to project requirements, with production rates determined by the manufacturing operation. This range of materials and production capabilities allows components to be manufactured for different operating environments and application requirements.
Aerospace and Industrial Applications
Consistent tube fabrication is important for applications that require reliable dimensions and repeatable production. G & J Steel & Tubing supports aerospace tubing production fabrication along with applications in air compressors, air conditioning, automotive, beverage equipment, electronics, engines, gas and appliance products, heat exchangers, OEM manufacturing, and utility equipment.
Our combination of stamping, machining, threading, and hole-forming capabilities allows customers to have multiple tube fabrication requirements handled by one experienced manufacturer. This integrated approach can help simplify production for components that require several secondary operations.
Quality-Focused Tube Fabrication
Parts can be cleaned according to the manufacturing operation and required manufacturing method. G & J Steel & Tubing also provides certification of compliance for secondary services, supporting customer quality and documentation requirements.
Whether your project requires stamped tubing, drilled or punched holes, machined slots, threaded components, or other tube features, G & J Steel & Tubing can help determine the appropriate production method. Contact us today to discuss your metal stamping and tube fabrication requirements.