Deep drawing is a process which is used to create cylindrical components from sheet metal material. It is widely renowned for its ability to produce cylindrical components rapidly, making it well-suited to high-volume production.
Firstly, a blank is inserted between the blank holder and the die - the blank itself tends to be circular in shape to provide a uniform finish on the component. The force of a punch is then used to draw the blank down into the die, resulting in the blank taking on a cylindrical shape - usually with no compromise to the material thickness.
Deep drawing can be used on a number of different materials, including stainless steel, aluminium, brass, carbon steel and even harder materials such as titanium. Whilst it is great for producing large volumes of the same part, owing to the cost of tooling and the time to set up, deep drawing may not be cost-effective for smaller batches.
Used to produce
Cylindrical components from sheet metal material.
Materials
Deep drawing can be used on a number of different materials, including stainless steel, aluminium, brass, carbon steel and even harder materials such as titanium.
Advantages
Fast production method.
Great for high-volume production of cylindrical parts.
Material thickness is not generally affected.
Disadvantages
Owing to the cost of tooling and the time to set up, deep drawing may not be cost-effective for smaller batches.
