Thin To Heavy Gauge Blanking Services

Blanking is a critical step in metal fabrication that involves cutting precise geometric shapes (known as configured blanks) from sheets or coils of metal. These blanks, which can be squares, rectangles, trapezoids, or custom shapes, are tailored to a product’s design and are often the first stage in a larger stamping or forming process. Configured blanks are essential in the production of automotive parts, heavy truck components, agricultural equipment, and other industrial projects.

Ohio Valley Manufacturing provides thin to heavy gauge blanking services that combine precision, efficiency, and repeatability. Using advanced press systems and custom tooling, we deliver high-quality blanks that meet tight tolerances and support high-volume production with minimal waste.

Overview of Services

Ohio Valley Manufacturing is a Tier 2 supplier trusted by OEMs and industrial manufacturers across diverse industries. With more than 40 years of experience, we offer:

As a key supplier of high-quality stamping and blanking we are routinely asked to perform blanking of thin to heavy gauge operations for the automotive, heavy truck, and material handling industries.

Ohio Valley Manufacturing’s Solution

Using our top-notch, large-tonnage presses, with 4000-ton press capacity and large bed sizes, we are able to use our blanking services to manufacture products measuring up to 100 inches in length and 72 inches in width, with gauge sizes ranging from .020 to .625.

To meet each of our client’s unique application requirements, we blank their products, ranging from mild to high-strength, grade 80 carbon steel. Some of the products contain one cavity, while others possess multiple cavities. We also perform secondary welding operations to complete the manufacturing of our client’s products.

Providing ISO 9001:2015 compliant blanking services, we are able to use our large ton presses to create products that meet the needs of multiple industries, including heavy truck, trailer, and lawn and garden. We are also capable of providing delivery of all custom-built products to our client’s North American locations.

Ohio Valley Manufacturing takes a comprehensive approach to all projects, offering the following:

Complete Stamping and Blanking Services

We deliver precision blanking and heavy gauge stamping services using methods like circle blanking, configured blanking, compound blanking, and progressive formed metal stamping. Our coil-fed process maximizes material efficiency, supports long production runs, and enables repeatable, high-volume output ideal for automotive, heavy truck, and trailer applications.

Material Versatility

We work with a wide range of materials, including carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, to accommodate specific project requirements. Our stamping and blanking processes are easily adapted for applications in automotive, heavy truck and trailer, agricultural, and military equipment.

High-Volume Production Capacity

Ohio Valley Manufacturing is equipped with high-tonnage presses up to 4,000 tons and large bed sizes, allowing for efficient, high-volume production. We meet the demands of large-scale manufacturing by producing both standardized parts and custom components with speed and consistency.

Precision and Quality Assurance

Precision and quality are central to our heavy gauge stamping and blanking processes. We maintain tight tolerances and consistent results across large production runs through rigorous quality control and full compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Project Specifications

Our extensive capabilities, including custom processes tailored to exact customer specifications, help streamline operations and lower overall costs. By automating multi-cavity blanking and incorporating automatic stacking equipment, we further improve efficiency and minimize labor expenses.