deep drawn presswork

The Process

Deep drawing presents a number of challenges regarding materials and their malleability and the level of work hardening resulting from the draw process; heat treatment (annealing) is used to restore elasticity for any further draw operations. Other factors to be considered are lubrication, dies and material which is used to aid the drawing process and can be used to leave a fine surface finish.

Benefits for deep drawn presswork include:

• Repeatable process to produce complex geometries in volume
• Seamless shapes that reduce the interface in chambers, casings and containers
• Ability to produce lightweight structures with strength

Facilities

Deep drawn presswork is available from Fellows utilising a combination of modern press equipment, some uniquely designed by Fellows engineers and in house technical facilities including:

• Hydraulic Presses to 750 tonne capacity with 800mm maximum stroke and bed areas to 2400mm x 1200mm
• Mechanical presses from 40 – 500 tonne capacity with 25 – 450 mm stroke and bed areas to 2700mm x 1500mm
• Comprehensive welding and fabrication facilities, including brake presses together with plasma, MIG and TIG welding
• Full range of heat treatment (annealing) facilities
• Metal finishing including polishing, wet and dry blasting, pickling and degreasing.
• Assembly and ancillary machining
• The company also offers powder coating, painting, plating, and galvanising as part of its commitment to provide a complete service to its customers