Small engine components are used for a variety of purposes and industries. For instance, some of these components include carburetors, which is a device that automatically mixes fuel with air in order to produce a combustible gas. Another example is an exhaust valve, which allows the remains of burned fuel to exit the combustion chamber. A spark plug is another vital small engine component. It is a device that is inserted into the combustion chamber, and contains an insulated electrode that enables current to be conducted.
All of these components may be small but they are essential for small engines, and they require accurate construction. Metal stamping is the best choice for producing these precise, quality components. Let’s examine best practices in metal stamping small engine components and then we’ll discuss why you should choose HTT for your next project.
Recommended Approaches for Metal Stamping Small Engine Components
Design Support is Key
It’s essential that you ensure your small engine part is designed to your specifications before moving into production. That’s why upfront design consultations, like the ones HTT offers, are so important in the manufacturing process. During a design consultation, an expert designer will collaborate with the customer to make sure they have all the information they need before starting the prototyping and production processes.
The Design for Manufacturability (DFM) approach is a crucial part of producing quality small engine components. First, you’ll determine the product’s expected dimensions, required tolerances, and expected volume. Then an expert designer will fully visualize the product to match the customer’s precise requirements. Final material selection will be made based on both cost and availability, as well as ensuring they can withstand working conditions. Finally, your prototype will be thoroughly tested to make sure it meets requirements. Then, the prototype will move onto the production stage. HTT’s comprehensive design consultation will reduce the need for replacement parts or reworks down the line, ultimately saving time and money.
Utilize Leading-Edge Equipment
Employing advanced technology when manufacturing small engine components will result in greater precision and efficiency, as well as tighter tolerances. At HTT, we have a variety of high-tech presses that allow us to craft more accurate parts that match customer specifications. For instance, one of our advanced presses has up to 86 stations from four coil feeds, which produces four parts simultaneously in a single progressive press, which makes for incredibly fast assembly. Our thickness range is from .002” to .375”, and at HTT we work with you to customize your products to match your specific requirements. Our high-tech equipment produces more accurate and precise small engine components.
Utilizing state-of-the-art machinery in metal stamping also results in faster production, and also enables more high-volume production. The advantages of high-volume production are endless. For example, producing high-volumes of metal parts ultimately saves time and money because there are no costly delays waiting for multiple batches of your product to arrive. High-volume production also enhances customer satisfaction because inventory levels are always maintained and products are always available when they’re needed. Leading-edge equipment is also beneficial for high-volume production of small engine components.
Choose an End-to-End Supplier as Your Metal Stamping Partner
Ensuring that you’ve selected the right metal stamping partner for your small engine components is the ultimate best practice. Find a turnkey manufacturing partner who can offer you start-to-finish support for your project.
In addition to our quality metal stamping services, HTT also offers deep drawn stamping, robotic welding, powder coating, and much more. Each of our valuable services showcase HTT’s commitment to supporting your project from start to finish, all while saving you both time and money without sacrificing quality. A dedicated end-to-end supplier like HTT is the perfect manufacturing partner for your small engine components.
Trust HTT for Your Small Engine Components Metal Stamping Needs
For best practice, choose HTT as your small engine components supplier. In addition to the capabilities already mentioned, we also provide tool and die manufacturing, metal fabrication, and wire EDM services. We serve a variety of industries, including automotive, agriculture, and construction. We are an ISO 9001- and IATF 16949-certified company, and we are committed to crafting quality metal parts for whatever application best suits your needs. Maximize the value of your small engine components metal stamping product. Get in touch with the team at HTT to get started now.