Metal Forming Beyond Machining Alone

What this page covers

• Forging in open and closed dies, and stamping including blanking, deep drawing and bending
• Casting routes for complex thin-wall parts in aluminium, zinc and magnesium alloys
• Metal injection moulding and powder metallurgy for small, precise structural parts
• Cold forming for thin sheet, high accuracy and good surface quality; hot forming for thick sheet, high-strength material and complex parts

What to confirm before ordering

Forming is chosen when the shape, grain or quantity suits shaping better than cutting. State the forming family you expect, or ask for a forming review, when you send the drawing. Before ordering, confirm minimum order quantity and lead time for your drawings.

Drawing checklist

Send the drawing with units and scale stated, the material and grade, the critical dimensions and tolerances marked, and the finish required. State the quantity you need checked and the question the part must answer: fit, function or appearance. Uploaded files are used only for the quotation, and non-disclosure agreements are supported.

Quality checks

Parts are inspected with a coordinate measuring machine, a projector and height gauges, with quality control at each production stage, and a dimension report can be provided for a project on request.