Stainless steel strip for stamping and blanking
Blanked, bent and drawn parts.
Stamping and blanking
Progressive stamping turns strip into finished parts with every press stroke. Strip with consistent thickness, width and mechanical properties reduces scrap, adjustments and tool wear.
In a progressive die, the strip is the first component of the process: camber, edge burr, or variations in thickness or mechanical properties between batches lead to adjustments, scrap and die wear. 3S supplies stainless strip in 2R/BA finish or work-hardened 2H, with thicknesses from 0.05 to 0.70 mm (annealed) and from 0.05 to 2.50 mm (work-hardened), widths from 3 to 1250 mm and tolerances to EN or ASTM, verified by 100% dimensional control. Edges can be slit or deburred. Material is available on spools with parallel or traverse winding for continuous feeding, as strip and cut lengths, or as sheets for shorter runs.
Where it is used
- Small metal parts
- Automotive and household appliance components
- Precision and fine-blanked parts
- Deep drawing
Recommended grades
Supply
| Parameter | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Typical grades | AISI 304, 304L (8–10% Ni), 304PS (9% Ni), 305, 316L, 430 and 441 annealed, 2R/BA finish | Other grades on request |
| Thickness | Annealed 0.05 – 0.70 mm Work-hardened 0.05 – 2.50 mm | Typical for this application: 0.20 – 0.60 mm |
| Width | 3 – 1250 mm | Typical: 20 – 300 mm |
| Finishes | Annealed 2R / BA • Work‑hardened 2H | Calibrated mechanical properties |
| Formats | Strip • Narrow strips • Spools • Sheets | Sheets cut to size up to 1000 mm |
| Spools | From 15 kg to 1500 kg | ID 50–400 mm • traverse or parallel winding |
Tolerances according to EN ISO 9445 or customer specification. 3.1 certificates on request.
Frequently asked questions
Request a quoteHow should I specify strip for a progressive die?
Spool or conventional coil?
How can I get a quote?
Tell us the alloy, finish, thickness, width, edge and format (strip/narrow strip/spool) and we will send you a quick quotation.