Deep Drawing Articles and Resources

What is Hydroforming?

What is Hydroforming?  Hydroforming is a metal forming process where complex and structurally sound parts with tight tolerances that can be made from various metals. A water-based fluid force, oil, gas, or a flexible elastic polymer membrane, is highly pressurized up to 10,000 PSi is applied onto a piece of metal, or blank, to change

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The Draw Ratio

Clarifying Elements to the Deep Draw Design Process – The Draw Ratio  When it comes to tool design, the most important formula is The Draw Ratio, also known as Limiting Draw Ratio (LDR). The formula is: LDR = D / d D = blank diameter d = cup ID or punch diameter This ratio shows

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What is the Difference between Deep Drawing and Hydroforming?

What are the differences of Deep Drawing and Hydroforming?   Hydroforming is a specialized Deep Drawing process also known as Sheet Hydroforming. Sheet hydroforming allows various materials to become complex and structurally sound parts. It allows for asymmetrical or irregular shaped geometries, while conventional Deep Drawn parts are symmetrical and uniform throughout the entire shape.

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Deep Drawing VS Metal Stamping

The Difference Between Deep Drawing and Stamping Deep Drawing and Stamping are similar manufacturing processes that are often confused with each other. Each process produces strong and durable parts with high accuracy and tolerances. Deep Drawing and Stamping each require a design process, with considerations of how the materials will affect the manufacturing process, production

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Deep Drawing and Stamping with Copper

Deep Drawing and Stamping With Copper Deep Drawing is one of our most popular processes at Toledo Metal Spinning Company. We are able to run large numbers of parts in a short amount of time, with extreme accuracy and precision. Copper has great malleability, meaning it can be stretched without breaking, which is ideal for Deep

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Deep Drawing and Stamping With Aluminum

Deep Drawing and Stamping With Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum is one of the most commonly used metals in the world. Some of the most typical uses are seen in: Beverage Cans Kitchen Appliances Automobile frames Aircraft and Spacecraft Components Televisions and Computers Cooking Utensils Aluminum Foil Aluminum is very durable, yet lighter in weight compared to

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Deep Drawing: Key Variables Impacting Metal Flow

Deep Drawing: Key Variables Impacting Metal Flow  Material Type Materials we use at Toledo Metal Spinning include: Stainless Steel Cold Rolled Steel Copper Brass Aluminum Some of the most important aspects of Deep Drawing are as follows: Blank Size Material Thickness Part Shape Part Geometry Draw Radii Draw Ratio Lubricants Die Surface Finish Die Temperature

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Deep Drawing and Stamping with Stainless Steel

Deep Drawing and Stamping with Stainless Steel Stainless Steels are the ‘easiest’ materials for us to deep draw and stamp. The most common gauge we press is 304, followed by 316. This is because Stainless Steel 304 is less expensive than other alloys, has excellent corrosion resistance, and value. It is very easy to sanitize,

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Deep Drawing VS Press Forming

Deep Drawing VS Press Forming What is the difference of Deep Drawing and Press Forming? It is commonly misunderstood that Deep Drawing and Press Forming are two different processes. Many do not know that deep drawing is a type of press forming! Press forming as, a broad term, involves drawing a sheet of metal into

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Deep Drawing 101

Deep Drawing 101 Why Deep Drawing? One of the main reasons we choose deep drawing over other manufacturing processes is to keep a one-piece construction, rather than turning to welding, or a multi-piece assembly involving multiple step processes. It is more timely, cost-effective, and efficient to utilize our deep draw presses. To classify a part

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