When Is Blanking Used?

Due to these benefits, blanking is commonly used to mass produce components for industries such as aerospace and automobile manufacturing. It's also used for high-volume fabrication of parts for common household appliances.

Which metals can be formed using blanking?

The most common materials used for blanking include aluminum, brass, bronze, mild steel, and stainless steel. Due to its softness, aluminum is an excellent material to be used in the blanking process. View a full table that matches the metals to the metal fabricating services we offer.

What is the main difference between blanking and punching?

If you punch a hole out of a piece of paper and keep the circular piece, then you have blanked the paper. If you keep the sheet of paper and throw away the punched-out piece, then you have punched the paper.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.