DEEP DRAW STAMPING

Deep Draw Forming Methods

Deep drawing also involves other forming methods and techniques within the press. These methods include:

• Beading: Displacing the material to create smaller or larger diameters than the part’s original diameter.
• Bottom Piercing: Cutting a round or shaped section of metal from the draw component.
• Bulging: Forcing part of the components diameter to extend from the original shape.
• Coining: Displacing the material for the formation of specific shapes in the component.
• Curling: Rolling metal under a curling die to form a rolled edge. Extruding: Once a pilot hole is created, a punch with a large diameter pushes through and causes the metal to increase in length.
• Ironing: Thinning the walls of the components.
• Necking: Reducing a section of the component to a smaller diameter than the rest of the part.
• Notching: Cutting a notch into the open end of the part with a round, square or other shape.
• Rib Forming: During the drawing process, rib forming creates an outward or inward protruding rib on the part.
• Side Piercing: Piercing holes in the sidewall of the draw component. Shape depends on the component’s specifications.
• Stamping: Most commonly used to add identification to the part such as a supplier name or product number.
• Threading: Forming threads into the component with a wheel and arbor.
• Trimming: Cutting away metal that was necessary for drawing the part from the finished component.

Custom Metal & Plastic Stamping Since 1933

Companies around the world have been relying on Wedge Products to create high-quality products with on-time delivery and competitive pricing since 1933. We offer a full range of metal stamping services, so we can fulfill the requirements of almost any application. Our state-of-the-art, 110,000 square foot facility offers efficient, precision metal and plastic stamping with a variety of materials and thicknesses. With our experience in the industry, we established ourselves as one of the leading deep draw metal stamping manufacturers. Customer satisfaction is also a central goal of Wedge Products, so our management team works tirelessly to fulfill the needs of all our customers. You can rely on Wedge to get you the components you need with exceptional quality and performance standards.

AS9100-D Certified Aerospace Stamper

Wedge is also a certified supplier of Aerospace Metal Stamping for the aerospace industry. We have immense experience working with aerospace components with various materials and specifications. We have delivered countless products with custom finishes and individual packaging requirements to keep our products free of defects. Wedge employs an expert aerospace team, specialized equipment and a dedicated work area specifically for the creation of aerospace components. As a result, we can meet even the most challenging requirements for all aerospace customers.

Why Utilize Deep Drawing Services? | Function and Benefits

Deep draw stamping is highly specialized in the realm of metal manufacturing, as it requires the proper press equipment and industry knowledge. Wedge Products has served clients since 1933 with deep drawing services and expertise that’s rooted in decades of refining and perfecting our processes.

If your industry or business needs to utilize deep draw metal stamping, Wedge Products is the leading choice. We understand the intricacies and attention to detail it takes for successful deep drawing services.

Understanding Deep Draw Stamping

The deep draw metal stamping process is essentially the process used to form sheet metal using compression and tensile conditions. The sheet metal is forced into a cavity and then produces a shape cup or cylinder that can be round, irregular, or closed bottomed. As a metal sheet undergoes deep draw stamping, it is dragged over the die radius and forced down into the die, thus entering a plastic state. When the sheet is compressed it is done so under very controlled conditions that use specific punch speeds, punch and die radius, and lubrication. It takes deep drawing services experts to safely perform this process.

After the metal sheet passes through the die, it forms a vessel that’s square or rectangular. The name “deep draw” actually refers to the components involved that have a greater depth than width. The parts formed from deep draw stamping are known to be extremely versatile and are used in the automotive industry, electronics, lighting, and more. For example, some common items that were made using deep drawing services include:

• Pressure vessels
• Appliance parts
• Assembly housings
• Bushings

Why Utilize Deep Draw Metal Stamping?

There’s a reason deep draw metal stamping has become widely used across industries to create parts that last.

When done well, deep drawing services can increase speed and therefore efficiency. This is because the draw speeds are limited only by the contact velocity of the material, so essentially you can run multiple draws simultaneously. This optimizes cycle types and is especially helpful if you are creating large volumes of parts through deep draw stamping. Deep drawing also lowers costs, and not just because it speeds up processes. The tools that are used for deep drawing services are usually just a set of steel dies that are long-lasting, eliminating the need to constantly replace equipment.

Deep draw metal stamping is also beneficial because manufacturers can use a variety of metals when deep drawing. Common metals include stainless steel, aluminum, and copper, which are all used to create a variety of parts due to their varying properties. The team at Wedge Products has years of experience in working with different metals and can deliver precision parts on time and at a competitive price.