Metals

Metals and Alloys for Stamping and Fabrication

At Tempco Manufacturing, we manufacture custom-stamped metal and fabricated components from a wide selection of metal materials, ranging from standard steel grades to specialty alloys. With in-house tooling capabilities and decades of metalworking expertise, we provide our customers with solutions that meet tolerance, forming, and environmental requirements. Whatever your application, Tempco brings industry-leading expertise in metal materials to every project, ensuring your components meet performance specifications.

Metal Materials We Work With

We work with premium metals and alloys, including high-strength and corrosion-resistant solutions. For every metal stamping and fabrication application, our team evaluates material options based on performance requirements, manufacturability, and end-use exposure, then aligns the recommendation with your specifications. The material groups below represent the primary metal materials we use.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is widely used for stamped and fabricated parts that require corrosion resistance, strength retention, sanitary performance, and excellent surface quality. Tempco works with multiple stainless grade families and finishes, including 300- and 400-series options, selected based on forming requirements and end-use exposure.

Multiple stainless grades and tempers available
Corrosion-resistant options for applications requiring exposure to moisture or chemicals
Commonly used for brackets, panels, and other precision components

Steel

Steel remains a primary material family for many fabrication and stamping applications. We source and produce components from a range of steel and carbon steel grades, including:

Cold-Rolled Steel: used for precision components with tight dimensional requirements
Hot Rolled Pickled and Oiled (HRPO): general-purpose steel
High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA): used for load-bearing parts
Spring Steel: used for flexible components that need to withstand repeated stress

Coated Steels

Coated steels combine the strength and cost advantages of steel with added corrosion protection. Tempco commonly works with:

Galvanized Steel: zinc-coated for rugged corrosion protection
Galvannealed Steel: combined galvanizing and annealing for weldability
Aluminized Steel: aluminum coating for heat reflection and corrosion resistance

Aluminum

Aluminum is very lightweight with an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and good formability. It's also a conductor of electricity and heat. We work with commercial and aircraft-grade alloys for lightweight structural components and formed parts.

Corrosion resistant
Can be formed and bent to custom dimensions
Often used in aerospace and general industrial applications

Brass, Bronze, Copper

We work with various copper-based metals that feature strong electrical conductivity, good thermal conductivity, and a high finish quality:

Brass: conductor components and decorative metalwork
Bronze: bearing surfaces and wear-resistant parts
Copper: bus bar, shielding, and thermal applications

Nickel Alloys

Nickel alloys maintain their strength at high temperatures and perform well in environments that can corrode standard metals. Nickel alloys we work with include:

Waspaloy: retains strength at extremely high temperatures
Hastelloy: excellent chemical corrosion-resistance
Inconel: excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance

Other Metal Materials and Specialty Alloys

We also work with a range of specialty materials that support specific performance objectives or niche applications. Notable examples include:

HyMu 80: magnetic and shielding applications
Titanium: outstanding strength-to-weight ratio for aerospace and medical components

Metal Material Forming Capabilities

We manufacture custom metal components using our industry-leading metal stamping and sheet metal fabrication processes. From engineering and prototyping to full manufacturing, we deliver precise components crafted from the metal materials you need.

Metal Stamping

We offer progressive die, deep draw, and transfer stamping services for both high-volume production and complex custom components. Our team handles everything from simple flat parts to multi-featured stamped components with superior dimensional accuracy and surface quality.

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Our sheet metal fabrication services cover the full spectrum from flat pattern development and forming to assembly and finishing. We work with a wide range of sheet metal materials and thicknesses, producing both prototypes and large-scale production runs. Using advanced cutting, bending, and forming equipment, we maintain tight dimensional control while accommodating complex designs.

Additional In-House Metal Fabrication Services

We also provide in-house cutting, machining, tooling, and other value-added services to deliver complete components with tight tolerances. Our fabrication services include:

The Risks of Choosing Improper Metal Materials

Choosing the wrong metal for an application can drive tolerance issues, accelerated wear, and early part failure. Common failure modes tied to material mismatch include:

Premature corrosion due to environmental conditions or chemical exposure
Cracking at bends due to ductility limits, grain direction, or bend radius rules
Excessive springback that pushes parts out of tolerance after forming
Galling and tool wear when stainless or high-strength materials run without the right tool steels or lubrication
Fatigue failures in clips, springs, or flexing parts when the grade or heat treatment does not fit the cycle profile
Finish and adhesion problems when plating or powder coat does not match the base metal or surface condition
Thermal distortion when temperature swing and expansion were not accounted for in the material callout

The Real Cost of Selecting the Wrong Sheet Metal Materials

Costs due to material mistakes often appear down the road, after the manufacturing process. Cost typically shows up as:

Part failure
Rework and added inspection time
Tooling modifications
Line downtime and unplanned maintenance
Customer returns, warranty claims, and liability exposure
Engineering time spent on containment and corrective action

Metal Material Selection Support for Stamping and Fabrication Applications

At Tempco, we provide expert material guidance for every application. Since 1945, industrial professionals nationwide have relied on Tempco for our strict quality standards and premium material selection across a wide range of metals and alloys. Our sheet metal materials and manufacturing services are used across the most demanding industrial sectors, including:

With ISO-certified processes, in-house engineering expertise, and documented systems for complete traceability, we ensure your components are manufactured using the proper materials to meet performance requirements.

Get the Best Sheet Metal Materials for Your Application

Contact us to discover how Tempco Manufacturing can produce custom metal and alloy components for your application. You can also request a quote to start an order or view our work gallery for more information.