Arcade Metal Stamping
Arcade Metal Stamping
38 Union Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06607
Tel: 203-366-3871
Fax: 203-576-1934
E-Mail: arcade@snet.net
Website: www.arcademetalstamping.com
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A manufacturer of electrical components required fabrication of a galvanized steel box that would be cost competitive against lower quality boxes from overseas. At Arcade Metal Stamping we specialize in precision metal stampings that meet the high quality standards of the electrical and construction industries.

The UL approved electrical box was engineered with new latch lock corners that eliminated all welding. New tooling was designed and built in-house specifically for this detailed project. Progressive die stamping utilizing a 200 ton stamping press formed galvanized steel into the 4" x 4" box. Each box had a weight of 1.39 lb and had a thickness ranging from 0.063" - 0.070". An automatic screw driver was incorporated into the progressive die which eliminated having to drive screws into the box.

Our quality program utilized various inspection measures; this project received in-process dimensional and visual inspections as well as a functionality test to ensure the knockouts were formed properly. The 8-32 ground holes were verified with 8-32 screws.

This successful electrical box project met all customer and UL standards. This client receives 500,000 to 750,000 high quality American made boxes annually. To learn more about this project, please see the table below or contact us for additional information.
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Highlights of this Progressive Die Stamping of a Galvanized Steel Box Project

Product Description

 N/A This UL approved galvanized electrical box is used in the construction industry.

Equipment Used to Manufacture Part

 N/A 200 Ton Stamping Press

Material Used

 N/A Galvanized Steel

In Process Testing/Inspection Performed

 N/A Dimensional Inspection Visual Inspection Functionality Test Check Knockouts - Must Come Out Check 8-32 Ground Holes with 8-32 Screw

Industry for Use

 N/A Construction Electrical

Volume

 N/A 500,000 to 750,000 Annually

Delivery Location

 N/A Northeast

Standards Met

 N/A 3D CAD Drawing Customer Specifications UL Approval

Product Name

 N/A Electrical Box

Specifications

Primary Progressive Die Stamping Capabilities Applied/Processes

 N/A Process Designing Tooling - Design and Built In-House Progressive Die Stamping Engineering

Secondary Progressive Die Stamping Capabilities Applied/Processes

 N/A Packaged in Customer Supplied Boxes with Labels

Estimated Part Weight

 N/A 1.39 lb each

Overall Part Length

 N/A 4.0 in

Overall Part Width

 N/A 4.0 in

Overall Part Thickness

 N/A 0.063 to 0.070 in