Orbital forming technology brochure
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PRoducts & Services from Feintool FINEBLANKING Technology Orbital forming technology Combining high quality forming with cost-effectiveness

ORBITAL FORMING TECHNOLOGY. EFFICIENCY IS A WINNER u High strength components thanks to strain hardening u Excellent final-contour and surface accuracy u Very low investment costs per component u Large component forming in a single stage using little force and generating little friction u Significantly more efficient manufacturing process than hot forming or chip-removing machining u Considerably lower energy consumption (CO2 emissions) because the material does not need to be heated up u Simple tools, simple tool design u Directly linkable to downstream processes

Orbital forming technology A lot of performance with little force Feintool’s orbital forming technology helps you achieve your metal forming production targets more quickly than other processes. You consume less energy, need less material and produce parts that leave nothing to be desired in terms of strength and precision. Furthermore, you can benefit from the complete range of services offered by the global market leader in fineblanking and forming.

THE TECHNOLOGY. PIONEERING IN EVERY WAY Great dimensional and geometric accuracy The need for less force combined with excellent forming performance are the primary factors that make orbital forming technology a success. In just a single die-forging stage, you can produce workpieces of great dimensional and geometrical accuracy and with an outstanding surface finish. How orbital forming works In orbital forming, the forming force is only exerted on part of the surface of the workpiece. The lower die presses the blank against the upper die, which executes an orbiting movement. The material...

THE PROCESS. SIMPLY MORE EFFICIENT Direct comparison with impact extrusion Conventional impact extrusion: several steps are required Orbital cold forming: everything in a single stroke u The entire tool surface is applied simultaneously to the workpiece material u The contact stress between the workpiece and tool prevents radial material flow u Several forming steps are needed to achieve the final geometry u Only part of the tool surface is applied to the workpiece material u The material is ‘rolled’ into the lower die by the orbiting movement of the upper die» u Both the contact stress and...

THE PRESSES. POWERFUL AND EFFICIENT Offering unrivalled economic and ecological benefits Simple, clearly laid out programming Feintool presses are highly energy-efficient to operate because they require very little forming force. And because the presses operate entirely without coolants and lubricants, they help to protect the environment. Technology: precision handling of blanks The pressing force needed for the forming operation is generated hydraulically in the lower part of the machine. The lower die executes a linear forward feed movement, which presses the material blank against the...

Die exchange: quick and easy A fixed, motor-driven mechanism allows one operator to exchange dies safely and quickly. As a general rule, die changing should take no more than 20 minutes. Electrical control unit and operator’s console: everything conveniently to hand The high-voltage system and control unit are housed in two cabinets. The operator’s console with its colour screen makes operating the equipment easy: it allows tool data and production parameters to be input without difficulty. The control module communicates directly with the stored program control unit. The data for the...

AUTOMATION. SMART RUNNING Maximum productivity for every application 24/7 production, no shift premiums, reliable operation: intelligent handling solutions enable you to obtain maximum productivity from your orbital forming press. Loading and removal Presses can be fitted with a range of custom handling systems to suit individual requirements. The most common are linear systems with a vertical stroke. Smaller workpieces are cleanly extracted by a compressed air jet. Part handling Deburring station Cutting off any burrs increases the efficiency of subsequent turning processes. Part handling...

SERVICES. THOROUGHLY WELL-SERVED We’ll support you from start to finish Consulting and engineering are our strengths Simulations provide a real insight into what goes on in your forming processes Feintool‘s experience goes back decades; our fineblanking and forming technology know-how is unsurpassed. Regardless of what stage your project has reached, our comprehensive range of services will support you step by step on the road to success. Simulation – efficiently creating optimum processes With the aid of our highly developed software, we can simulate the intended manufacturing process...

TOOLS. ROBUST AND SOPHISTICATED Successfully planning production Orbital forming dies for manufacturing complex geometries We can help with your production bottlenecks Feintool has been producing formed components for all types of applications for decades. That’s why we know just what tools need to be capable of. Using state-of-the-art technologies, we can produce dies designed for the longest possible service life. With the right choice of materials and proper aftertreatment, finishing and coating processes, we are able to achieve results that give long term satisfaction. Because of its...

APPLICATIONS. UNBOUNDED QUALITY Manufacture complex components cost-efficiently Disc with face gear, Ø 85mm, 380g Cam plate injection pump, Ø 55mm, 160g Toothed rack with variable toothing, Ø 28mm x 750mm, 3150g Lever with Hirth serrations, overall length = 158mm, 200g Coupling ring with spur gearing, Ø 60mm, 120g Differential conical wheel, Ø 80mm, 420g Flange with ball race, Ø 68mm, 1440g

Fineblanking Technology Feintool Technologie AG Industriering 3 CH-3250 Lyss Phone + 41 32 387 51 11 Fax + 41 32 387 57 80 feintool-ftl@feintool.com www.feintool.com