Pushing the Limits of Metal Forming with One of the World’s Largest Deep Draw Presses
Standex ETG’s Spincraft and McStarlite both offer advanced press forming and deep draw solutions to achieve complex customer designs. This equipment is a critical advantage for clients requiring large, seamless components with superior structural integrity. Our expertise in cold forming sheet metal delivers durable, lightweight and precisely engineered parts. McStarlite operates one of the world’s largest deep draw presses.
Deep Draw Forming is a specialized type of press forming used to achieve a desired shape by applying pressure between a punch and a die to bend, fold or stretch metal into complex configurations. During the deep draw manufacturing process, a sheet metal blank is radially drawn into a forming die by the mechanical action of a punch while being constrained by a blank holder to control material flow and prevent wrinkles. When the depth of the drawn part exceeds its diameter, the process is referred to as deep draw.
Our triple-action capability allows for reverse draws or re-draws within the same cycle, which can reduce the number of operations, save on tooling costs, and eliminate heat treatments for certain materials.
Additional benefits of press forming include:
| Material | Maximum Thickness |
|---|---|
| Aluminum 2000 Series | 0.375″ (9.525 mm) |
| Aluminum 6000 Series | 0.190″ (4.826 mm) |
| Stainless 300 Series | 0.063” (1.6 mm) |
Cold Forming Press Specifications:
We can press-form the following materials: