When a client came to Master Manufacturing Co., Inc. in need of custom spring element stamping for a cooking appliance application, we knew we could handle the project. Adhering to a just-in-time delivery schedule and with a 6-weeks-to-production lead schedule, we designed the spring element clip, built appropriate tooling, and manufactured the application. We used ProE for our design work, and produced all tooling at our tool and die facility. Each process was tailored to meet our client’s specifications.

The final spring element clip was manufactured from 0.030″ thick C1050 spring steel and produced on an S1F Four-Slide machine. The clips were then processed through our internal, secondary applications of Austemper heat treatment for strength and zinc electroplate hex-free chormate finish for corrosion protection. These components were tested in our quality lab for salt spray, humidity, and Rockwell hardness, which passed our customer’s specifications.

 

 

 Spring Element Clip Specifications

Capabilities Applied/Processes Engineering Design, Prototypes, Stamping
Tightest Tolerance .005″
Material Thickness 0.030″
Material Used C 1050 Spring Steel
Material Finish Phosphate coating and Zinc Electroplate Hex Free Chromate
Secondary Operations Applied Austemper Heat Treatment
Industry for use Appliance
Annual Volume 4,000,000
Delivery Time Just-In-Time
Lead-time 6 weeks to production
Delivery Location Oklahoma / Tennessee
Standards Met Customer supplied specifications
Product Name Spring Element Clip
Project Scope Design, build tooling, and manufacture assembly application
Design Work ProE
Testing Application Rockwell Hardness / Salt Spray / Humidity
Tooling Produce tooling within Master’s Tool & Die Facility
Manufacturing Application Four-Slide and Punch Press