Plastic stamping and Die cutting Services

Great pricing and fast turnaround on plastic production and insulation components.

red, black, grey, and brown plastic stamping parts | Plastic stamping

What is Plastic Stamping?

At its core, plastic stamping leverages high-speed punch press technology to fabricate highly accurate, repeatable shapes from non-metallic substrates and extruded plastic sheets. By engineering custom dies and applying calibrated pressure, this versatile manufacturing process yields ultra-thin, dimensionally stable components. While frequently used to produce plastic washers, gaskets, and insulators, the flexibility of the process makes it an ideal solution for generating almost any flat, customized geometric shape required for commercial or industrial applications.

Jaco is Your Plastic Stamping Solution

Jaco provides custom plastic stamping of non-metallic production components. Our plastic stamping presses range from 18 thru 60 ton, which allows Jaco to stamp up to the maximum thickness possible from Micarta® high-pressure laminates, polyester, nylon, and a broad range of electrical insulating materials. Jaco supplies custom plastic parts for a variety of industries – from aerospace to small appliance manufacturers.

We tackle the complex projects most won’t even quote. Trust us with your custom plastic stamping.

High-speed precision die and stamping presses combined with our knowledgeable technical staff allow us to provide the highest quality stamped plastic components in the shortest time possible and offer them at a competitive price. When precision is paramount, rely on Jaco Products.

Talk to the Plastic Stamping Experts

Our expertise is in manufacturing technically complex plastic parts.  From short-runs to high-volume, we produce the parts that others no-quote.

Precision Plastic Stamping Products

UL & NEMA Standard Electrical Insulator Components Heavy-gauge Plastic or Laminate Gaskets
High-volume Plastic Production Components Custom Stamped Plastic Production Components

Custom Engineered Electrical Insulator Products | High-temperature Insulation Stamping

Serving as a top-tier supplier for the electrical insulation sector, our team brings unmatched expertise in dielectric materials and the nuances of the plastic stamping process. We specialize in transforming complex designs into reality and maintain the strictest tolerances required for UL and NEMA certifications.

Jaco’s advanced processing techniques guarantee that even the most fragile or intricate insulators are produced flawlessly, delivering a consistently superior product every time.

Specialty Non-Metallic High-Heat Washers, Gaskets, and Seals

Jaco is equipped to manufacture virtually any specialty non-metallic seal, washer, or gasket your project demands. Backed by a massive internal inventory of washer dies, we can significantly reduce lead times for custom applications.

Producing non-metallic gaskets remains a cornerstone of our business. By leveraging our vast stock of raw materials, we provide exceptional service whether you require a standard silicone gasket or a highly complex laminate seal.

Plastic Materials We Work With

Jaco specializes in stamping:

  • Nomex®
  • Mylar®
  • Polyester
  • Kapton®
  • Polyamide Film
  • Vulcanized Fiber
  • FR-4
  • GPO-1
  • GPO-2
  • GPO-3
  • SG-200
  • HST II
  • Ultratrac®
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thin parts from plastic sheet stampings that are black, brown, red, and grey | Plastic stamping

Matched Metal Stamping Dies, Progressive Dies, and Compound Dies

To ensure absolute quality control, Jaco designs and builds matched metal stamping dies entirely in-house. We also maintain these tools for the entire lifecycle of your production component. Our engineering staff leverages deep knowledge of industrial materials to engineer the most cost-effective tooling solutions, whether progressive or compound dies, to hit your strict precision tolerances.

By involving our team early in your design phase, you gain access to expert material recommendations, prototype support, and optimized part engineering.

More About The Plastic Stamping Process

Plastic stamping is a dedicated manufacturing technique. It transforms raw plastic stock into finished industrial components. The procedure uses heavy-duty presses equipped with custom-built dies. These dies shear or mold materials to exact specifications.

The process begins with feeding high-quality plastic sheets or strips into the punch press. Depending on the material’s thickness and brittleness, the stock may be pre-heated to a specific temperature to ensure a clean, ‘shatter-free’ shear. The press then uses a custom-engineered matched metal die to punch the exact shape out of the solid sheet.

Next, integrated cooling mechanisms rapidly solidify the plastic. This locks in the final dimensions before ejection. Automotive, electronics, and consumer goods sectors highly value this method. It offers exceptional scalability, precision, and overall cost-efficiency.

Sheet stamping utilizes calibrated matched metal tooling and precision dies to guarantee absolute uniformity across massive production runs. This capability remains critical for all project types, working perfectly for both decorative consumer elements and dimension-critical functional hardware.

The process allows engineers to produce exceptionally lightweight yet highly durable components. It adapts seamlessly to a massive variety of engineered plastics. This flexibility strongly supports modern manufacturing advancements.

Plastic stamping is a vital technique in the production of specialty non-metallic high-heat washers, gaskets, and seals, offering precise customization and reliability in demanding applications. Utilizing advanced thermoplastic materials engineered to withstand elevated temperatures, plastic stamping ensures the creation of resilient components capable of enduring extreme conditions without compromising performance. By leveraging intricate dies, manufacturers can produce custom plastic washers, gaskets, and seals with intricate geometries and tight tolerances, essential for sealing and insulation purposes in high-temperature environments. These components find extensive use in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing, where resilience to heat, chemicals, and pressure is paramount.

Plastic stamping not only enables the mass production of these critical components but also ensures consistent quality, contributing to enhanced safety and efficiency in various industrial processes.

The plastic stamping process begins with selecting the right thermoplastic materials. Our engineers choose substrates based on specific end-product requirements. They carefully evaluate critical factors like flexibility, overall strength, and temperature resistance. Suitable materials range from standard polyethylene and polypropylene to highly specialized blends. These blends are specifically formulated for niche industrial applications.

After selecting the optimal material, we condition the sheet to the ideal temperature for shearing. This prepares the plastic to be punched without cracking or delamination. Operators then position the sheet into the stamping machine, where it sits between precision-engineered matched metal dies. These heavy-duty die sets are custom-built for your project, shearing the material to impart the exact dimensions and geometry required for the final component.

Next, the die sets are secured in the press. The stamping machine exerts high-velocity pressure to shear the plastic sheet with a clean, vertical cut. This mechanical force guarantees consistent edge quality and dimensional accuracy across every piece. The finished part perfectly matches the geometry of the precision-ground die. As a result, the produced shapes are both highly repeatable and accurate to your exact specifications.

Immediately after the shaping phase, the plastic undergoes rapid cooling. This solidifies its final form. This crucial cooling stage locks in the structural integrity. It also ensures the dimensional stability of the finished parts. Secondary finishing operations often follow. Depending on the material and product complexity, we may perform cutting, trimming, or specialized surface treatments to finalize the component.

Professional plastic stamping delivers significant manufacturing advantages. It offers exceptional production efficiency and unparalleled cost-effectiveness for large-volume runs. This fabrication method enables the creation of complex shapes with incredibly tight tolerances. Therefore, it is widely utilized across major industries. It reliably meets the high demand for customizable, lightweight, and highly durable plastic parts. This holds true for everything from electronics and automotive assemblies to consumer goods packaging.