Deep Draw Metal Stamping

Deep drawing is a process used within metal stamping which uses a punch to draw sheet metal into a forming die in radial motion. The hollow die and punch used in this process apply a combination of compressive and tensile pressure without reducing the thickness of the metal sheet. The end result is a precise, high-quality component whose depth exceeds its diameter.

Deep draw metal stamping is more cost-effective than other fabrication methods for highly precise, high-volume projects. Additionally, deep drawing is a great process for manufacturing lightweight parts that need higher strength.

Verdugo Tool & Engineering offers reliable deep draw metal stamping solutions using a range of materials, from aluminum and steel alloys to uncommon metals. To maintain quality across our offerings, we maintain ITAR and ISO 9001:2015 compliance in our facility.

Deep Draw Metal Stamping Process

Deep drawing sheet metal allows us to produce top-quality products with some of the tightest tolerances and most intricate geometries.

The following are the primary steps used in sheet metal drawing:

Step 1: Planning the Part Design

The deep draw metal stamping process begins with effective planning as manufacturers determine the desired design. At Verdugo, our experts will select the right punches and dies to complete the process based on your unique specifications as well as the end product’s shape and size. We’ll take into account the part dimensions, production technique, and the complexity of the design.

Step 2: Choosing the Right Drawing Materials

After completing the design, we match it to the appropriate materials according to the required specifications. We work with many types of materials, including aluminum, brass, stainless steel, copper, low-carbon steel, and other uncommon metals.

Step 3: Completing the Stamping Operation

We form sheet metal blanks into the desired part using a sequence of reductions, or draws. The precise sequence will depend on factors like material thickness and type, along with the overall design requirements. Throughout production, drawing increases the material’s height while reducing its diameter.

Benefits of Deep Draw Metal Stamping

This type of sheet metal drawing process offers many advantages.

Speed

Deep draw metal stamping produces fast results and optimizes production time to keep your projects on track. At the same time, this process will maintain consistent high quality to balance efficiency with precision.

Precision

This process also helps us achieve excellent precision during production, regardless of the intricacy of part designs. The ability to achieve tight tolerances allows for increased precision and accuracy for projects of nearly any volume.

Repeatability

The deep draw metal stamping process offers superior repeatability, making it ideal for large-volume projects.

Customization Opportunities

Benefit from greater design flexibility with deep draw metal stamping, which is compatible with many types of materials, from steel and copper to brass and aluminum.

Reduced Costs

The efficiency of deep drawing metal materials keeps the process cost-effective as you cut down on production hours needed for each project with minimal material waste.

Applications of Deep Draw Metal Stamping

Deep draw metal stamping is used to produce parts for the following applications:

Automotive. This industry often uses parts manufactured with deep draw stamping for engines, transmission, and fuel system components, among others.
Medical. Deep sheet metal drawing also helps produce implants, surgical instruments, and diagnostic equipment components.
Aerospace. The aerospace industry frequently relies on deep drawn parts for fittings, sensors, compressor discs, and other types of aircraft components.
Electronics. Various electronic components are made with deep draw metal stamping, such as heat sinks, enclosures, and connections.
Consumer goods. Lighting fixtures, appliances, and other types of consumer goods tend to use deep drawing processes.

Contact Us for Your Next Metal Stamping Project

Deep draw metal stamping is a highly accurate, precise, and repeatable metal stamping process. Verdugo Tool & Engineering offers expert sheet metal drawing services, manufacturing all parts right here in the U.S. in our California facility. In addition to metal stamping, we offer a host of other services to meet our customers’ requirements, including tool and die design, laser cutting, and other value-added services.