How Amtech Improved Custom Metal Clips and Spring Clips with Fourslide Stamping

Custom metal clips, spring clips, and brackets are critical components in many manufacturing applications, but part design can have a major impact on assembly efficiency and production cost. In this case study, Advanced Metal Technology, Inc. (AMTech) helped improve a customer's custom spring clip design to simplify assembly and reduce costs through improved part geometry and metal stamping practices.

The Problem: Inefficient Clip Design Slowing Production

The customer’s existing metal clip was causing:

• Misalignment during installation

• Required tool-assisted removal

• Frequent installation errors

• Slower production output

• Increased labor costs

  
  

Detailed analysis revealed:

• Tolerance stack issues with mating components

• Sharp edges creating stress points and potential part failure

• A geometry not optimized for fourslide stamping or progressive die stamping

  
  

The customer needed an improved custom metal clip design that maintained performance while simplifying manufacturing and assembly.

Close-up view of redesigned metal clip / brackets showcasing improved features.

Above is a close up view of original metal clip

Our Solution: Optimizing Custom Spring Clips for Production

As a U.S. metal stamping company, AMTech used a collaborative, engineering-driven process to improve the clip design for manufacturing and assembly:

1. Consultation & Design Review – Gained insights from engineers and assembly operators.

2. CAD Modeling & Tolerance Analysis – Modeled both the clip and mating parts to resolve tolerance issues.

3. Redesign for Manufacturability – Added self-locating features and stress-reducing geometry while optimizing the part for efficient metal stamping.

4. Prototyping with Production-Grade Materials – Ensured real-world testing and validation before production.

Key Improvements in the Custom Metal Clip Design

• Precision Fit & Easy Installation: Self-aligning features minimized assembly errors and eliminated tool-assisted removal.

• Increased Durability: Stress points were eliminated, enhancing part life and reliability.

• Cost-Effective Manufacturing: Redesigned for efficient fourslide stamping, controlling costs without sacrificing quality.

  
  

View showcasing installed of new metal clip.

Results: Lower Assembly Costs and Improved Production Efficiency

After implementing AMTech's redesigned custom metal clips and spring clips:

• Installation times were reduced.

• Assembly workers reported easier handling and improved confidence.

• Labor costs decreased.

• The new clips integrated seamlessly into the assembly process.

Why AMTech for Custom Metal Clips and Spring Clips?

AMTech specializes in precision metal stamping, including:

• Custom metal clips

• Spring clips

• Mounting brackets

• Battery contacts

• Stainless steel, copper, and beryllium copper components

  
  

From prototype through production, our fourslide and multi-slide stamping capabilities support efficient manufacturing of precision clips, brackets, contacts, and other formed metal components.

Partner with AMTech for Custom Metal Clips and Spring Clips

If you're developing a new clip or looking to improve an existing design, AMTech can help review your part for manufacturability, production efficiency, and assembly performance. From prototype development through production, we can help determine the right stamping process for your application.

👉 Contact us today for expert support on your next precision metal stamping project.