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Metal Drawing Applications

Metal drawing is an industrial process used to form sheet metal into shapes such as cylinders and boxes. Metal drawing works by forcing sheet metal through a die. A punch or set of punches forces the sheet metal into the die cavity, creating a recess. Deep draw metal stamping is a form of metal drawing that gets its name from the finished recess, which is deeper than the diameter of the part.

Metal drawn products are lightweight and require no additional welding or assembly to manufacture. The metal drawing process is fast and largely automated, allowing manufacturers to produce custom components at a high rate of speed. The versatility of deep draw stamping makes custom applications almost unlimited.

Applications for Metal Drawing

Our capabilities allow us to create a wide variety of components in custom shapes and styles, such as:

Hollow cases and covers or lids
Cans
Cylinders
Canisters
Boxes and squared containers
Flanges
Unique custom shapes

We work with a wide array of materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, titanium, and various types of nickel. We also work with blended metals such as Monel, Hastelloy, Kovar, and Inconel.

We manufacture round, square, rectangular, and asymmetrical shapes between ⅛-inch to 12 inches in diameter, as well as 12-inch lengths. We work with metals ranging from 0.002-0.187 inches in thickness, and our manufacturing process can accommodate both flat and corrugated diaphragms. We are capable of manufacturing deep drawn parts within tolerances of +/- 0.002 inches.

Advantages of the Metal Drawing and Deep Drawn Stamping

Deep draw stamping is considered a viable solution for the production of parts because:

Deep drawn parts create seamless shapes from a single piece of sheet metal
You can attain a high volume due to the process’s rapid cycle times
Deep drawing offers exact detailing and is highly accurate with its complex axisymmetric geometries
The precision of this deep drawing process reduces technical labor and provides quicker time frames

Our Deep Drawn Stamping Capabilities, Machinery, and Services

Hudson Technologies is highly experienced in all facets of the metal drawing process. We can handle deep drawing in volumes ranging from a single prototype up to five million pieces or more. We employ both line presses and progressive die and transfer presses in our manufacturing process.

Our equipment portfolio includes a wide range of metal drawing equipment, including: