Metal Clips and Fasteners

Clips and fasteners, typically made from flat or sheet materials, come in simple or intricate shapes. They're mainly crafted from low-carbon or high-carbon steel, depending on the task. Sometimes, high-carbon spring steel is used for extra spring force. To prevent bending during use, high-carbon spring steel undergoes heat treatment and quenching to reach the required hardness level. While heat treatment and oil quenching are common, austenite heat treatment is preferred to avoid deformation.

Top Metal Stamping, since 2005, has been a trusted supplier of top-notch stamped metal parts. Renowned companies in automotive and electronics industries rely on our customized metal clips. We produce, assemble, and offer secondary services like vacuum hardening, oil quenching, and austenite tempering, along with extensive electroplating options. Collaborate with us for detailed insights into shape, size, and material choices for your metal clip needs.

The Various Types of Clips and Fasteners

As a leading manufacturer specializing in fasteners and clips, we offer an extensive array of metal components encompassing a diverse spectrum of shapes. Among the most frequently produced shapes in our repertoire are:
- Flat spring clips
- Dart clips
- Round metal clips
- Metal hinge clips
- U- Clips
- C- Clips
- S- Clips
- D-Spring Clip
- Tubular Clips
- Dart-Type Fasteners
- Molding Fasteners
- Flat Spring Clips
- Round Metal Clips
- U-Type Fasteners
- J-Type Fasteners
- And More

With proficiency in both simple geometric forms and intricate custom designs, we possess the adeptness and advanced manufacturing capabilities requisite to fulfill your precise requirements.

Common Industries for Metal Clips and Fasteners

Metal Clips and Fasteners are found throughout many applications. Here are some common industries where clips and fasteners are used:
- Automotive
- Industrial
- Construction
- Aerospace
- Appliance
- Medical
- Electronics

Common Industries for Metal Terminals

Metal Terminals are found throughout many applications. Here are some common industries where Terminals are used:
- Automotive
- Industrial
- Construction
- Aerospace
- Appliance
- Medical
- Electronics

METAL STAMPING DESIGN FEATURES

Stamping design features include:
Bi-Metal
Coated
Compliant Pin (eye of the needle)
Countersunk Holes
Embossed
Enameled
Eyelets
Formed
Heat-Treated
IDC Slots
Injection Molded
Insert Molded
Multiple Stamping
Powder Coated
Precious Metal Plated
Threaded
Tuning Forks
Welded

Steels most commonly used in our process for manufacturing Clips and Fasteners are either low carbon, cold rolled steel (without heat treatment), and high carbon spring steels ranging from Grade 1050 to 1095, along with Stainless Steels and precious metals such as Brass, Phosphor Bronze, and Beryllium Copper. We can supply Clips and Fasteners with a variety of special finishes or coatings to your specification along with various.

Flat/Strip Steel

MATERIAL	GRADE	SPECIFICATION
High Carbon Spring Wire	1050	ASTM A682 (AISI 1050)
	1065	ASTM A682 (AISI 1060)
	1070	ASTM A682 (AISI 1070)
	1074	ASTM A682 (AISI 1074)
Stainless Steel Strip	301	ASTM A666
	302	ASTM A666
	316	ASTM A582 (AISI 316)
	17-7 PH	ASTM A693 (631) (AMS 5529)
Non-Ferrous Alloy Wire	Phosphor Bronze	ASTM B103
Non-Ferrous Alloy Wire	Beryllium Copper	ASTM B194
High Temperature Alloy Wire	Inconel 600	ASTM B168 (AMS 5540)
High Temperature Alloy Wire	Inconel x750	AMS 5542
Low Carbon Steel	Cold Rolled Steel (CRS)	ASTM A1008 (AISI 1008/1010)

POST-STAMPING OPERATIONS

In addition to our manufacturing capabilities, we provide a range of post-production processes to ensure the completion of finished parts before packaging and delivery. These operations include
Anodizing
sandblasting
painting
powder coating
plating
silk printing
brushing
polishing,
laser engraving

MATERIALS

High carbon steel
Low carbon steel
Stainless steel
Cold rolled steel
Brass
Beryllium copper
Phosphor bronze
Aluminum
Nickel

PLATING MATERIAL FINISHES

We provide various pre- and post-plating options for metal stamping assemblies to allow for corrosion protection, electrical conduction, decorative use, wear resistance, coloring, bonding, and lubricity. You can choose between overall plating, select plating, or spot plating application. Plating material finishes include:
Copper
Nickel
Tin-Lead
Tin
Palladium
Palladium-Nickel
Silver
Gold
Zinc

STAMPING ASSEMBLY HARDWARE AND PART INSTALLATIONS

For assembled applications, parts may require joining of metal hardware, plastic parts or metal inserts. Examples of assembly hardware and part installations are:

Plastic Pieces
Metal Inserts
Fasteners
Screw Machine Parts
Bushings
Nuts
Studs

The Process For Packing

Carton
Wooden case
Wooden pallet
Plastic pallet
Wire basket
Woven bag

Dedication to Quality

Our unwavering commitment to quality underscores our dedication to meeting and exceeding our customers' expectations. We strive to enhance customer satisfaction by continually enhancing our products, processes, services, and quality management system. Demonstrating our steadfast dedication to quality, we employ a range of testing and inspection methodologies, including:

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to prevent potential failure points.
Adherence to the rigorous Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for stringent compliance standards.
Implement Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) to ensure production stability and consistency.
Moreover, our certification under ISO9001 and IATF 16949:2016 underscores our commitment to delivering precise, high-quality products, further instilling confidence in our customers