2026 3rd Quarter Boker's Bulletin

Volume 99 | 3rd Quarter 2026

Resource Tools for Specifying, Sourcing, & Planning

To support the day-to-day work of design engineers and procurement professionals, Boker’s provides a number of practical reference tools designed to streamline sourcing, specification, and planning. This set of resources brings together commonly utilized technical references, design guidelines and data charts to help improve performance, increase cost-efficiency and reduce lead times.

From frequently used stamping terminology to measurement conversions and sizing standards, these tools will serve as quick-reference guides for both early-stage design and production-ready decision-making. Explore two of the resources below and download for continued use to support your workflow.

Metric Conversion Chart

A handy resource tool for anyone involved in design, sourcing, or manufacturing operations, the metric conversion chart displays equivalents for common measurements ranging from 1/64″ to 1″ and 0.1 mm to 100 mm.

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Base Element Index
Quick reference guide to the base elements used in the composition of metals and plastics for engineered stamped components, aligned with their associated symbols.

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Find out more about all of the Boker’s resources available

Custom Stampings and Specialty Washers for the Test & Measurement Industry

Test and measurement systems demand high precision and repeatability in the design and manufacturing process all the way down to their most basic assemblies and component parts. From robust inline inspection solutions to bench top lab measurement and testing systems, as well as the emerging class of advanced handheld and wireless test devices, precision is mission-critical in instrument manufacturing – assuring accuracy, calibration integrity and repeatable performance over ever-growing service cycle requirements.

Boker’s has a deep history and understanding of the quality and tolerance requirements for all measures of precision, which is why many OEMs from the leading instrument brands to the next generation of device innovators trust Boker’s to manufacture precision stampings, washers, spacers and shims for their demanding applications.

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If you already know what you need, Request a Fast Quote here.

Special Shaped Washers for Specific Application Needs

Special washers are defined by their non-circular inside and/or outside shapes. Boker’s manufactures a wide variety of common special washers including C washers, D washers, tab washers, conical washers, wave spring washers and notched washers, as well as unique custom special washers to the exact specifications from your prints. Special washers can be manufactured in size up to 12” x 12” flat with thicknesses from .005″ to .190″.

Learn more about Boker’s special shaped washer capabilities

If you already know what you need, Request a Fast Quote here.

Upcoming Trade Shows:

Design-2-Part Southeast
Greenville Convention Center
Greenville, SC
September 16 – 17 – Visit Boker’s at booth #255

Design-2-Part New England
Royal Plaza Trade Center
Marlborough, MA
September 30 – October 1 – Visit Boker’s at booth #433

International Fastener Expo
Discount / Promo Code: RLRFEX58

Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, AZ
October 8 – 9 – Visit Boker’s at booth #1255

Design-2-Part Southern California
Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena, CA
October 14 – 15 – Visit Boker’s at booth #240

Design-2-Part Greater Ohio
First Financial Center
Cincinnati, OH
October 28 – 29 – Visit Boker’s at booth #240

PMA Business Conditions Report: July 28, 2026

CLEVELAND, OH—July 28, 2026—Metalforming manufacturers expect economic activity to remain largely unchanged over the next three months, according to the July 2026 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report. Prepared monthly, PMA’s report provides an economic indicator for the next three months of manufacturing, sampling 85 metalforming companies in the United States and Canada.

PMA’s July report shows that 65% of manufacturers surveyed expect no change in general economic activity in the next three months (compared to 62% in June), 24% predict an increase in activity (the same percentage reported last month) and 11% forecast a decrease in activity (compared to 14% in June).

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