Floform - Benefits


	Commercial Benefits Under extreme pressure, many metals can be formed into new shapes without heat or cutting. The process is low in energy consumption and produces little or no waste. Economic use of materials In a conventional machine process, the part is turned or milled from an oversized stock bar. The scrap material is at best recyclable, at worst, wasted. In cold forming, the raw material is sheared from the stock bar or wire to exactly the required volume to produce the finished component. As opposed to saw cutting, which produces further waste, we crop the stock bar with high precision. The difference between the two processes in terms of material saving becomes even more significant at larger volumes, and even more so when using expensive materials such as copper.











	Higher quality parts. When a part is machined from a metal bar, the cutter can disrupt and break the crystalline structure of the metal and can introduce weaknesses to the components. Under the pressure of the cold forming process, the grain within the metal flow across each other and contour into the shape of the product. The grain structure of the metal is enhanced, making the component a stronger part and less prone to failure. Our engineers can model and predict the flow and behaviour of most metals through this process. Another added benefit of cold forming is that the cosmetic finish of the components is brighter in appearance and formed to consistently high tolerances, often reducing the need for complex finishing and polishing.
	Shorter Cycle Times Production cycle times when cold forming are very short. On multi-station machinery, production cycle times are even less. As the production run increases, the benefits become obvious. Cost effective manufacture The savings of waste material and the improved throughput generate real cost advantages, especially over a long production run. Floform can provide real added value. <<<About Floform The Cold Forming Process>>>


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