Cold forming, also known as cold forging or coining, is a press-based forging process in which the workpiece is formed at near room temperature. Using a combination of metal preform, special tooling and mechanical presses, unique complex components can be formed.
Flowforming is a cold forming process in which a set of roller tools apply pressure to a rotating workpiece over a mandrel tool to form a symmetrical part. The rollers deform the preform, forcing it against the tool (also known as a mandrel), axially lengthening and radially thinning the material.
NETFORM’s press-based tube forming refers to the forming of a tube from a flat blank using multiple press hits. The forming process is then followed by a laser welding operation to generate the finished tubular product.
NETFORM has industry leading expertise in machining of cold formed components. This provides customers with components that are not just stronger, but finished and ready for use.
The NETFORM approach can help you reduce emissions, improve performance and drive profitability.
