SA Stamping

stamped parts
Stamping parts was a process, here called cold extrusion, in which piable metal was formed without heat into a finished shape. It was similar to forging.

Springfield Armory NHS, US NPS

 
Mid-20th century stamping machines
By the mid-20th Century, cold forming pliable steel had been perfected and required the use of powerful machines like these.

Springfield Armory NHS, US NPS

 
Stamping out M1 Rifle clips in WWII
Springfield Armory manufactured many of the cartridge 'clips' for the M1 'Garand' Rifle during WWII.

Springfield Armory NHS, US NPS

Last updated: February 26, 2015

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Springfield Armory National Historic Site
One Armory Square
Suite 2
Springfield, MA 01105

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413 734-8551
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