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FEINTOOL. GLOBAL PRESENCE – CUSTOMER PROXIMITY M arket leader in fineblanking technology and for s ­ econdary cold forming processes S pecialist for component, prototyping, tool engineering and series production C lose customer partnerships strengthened by presence in all major world markets

EffiCent PRODUCTION Your partner for cost-effective production of sophisticated precision components Enhanced profitability, added quality, greater c ­ omplexity – Feintool is your specialist technology and solutions provider for the production of challenging, high-performance fineblanked and cold formed components. From ready-to-manufacture component concepts to cost-optimised volume production, Feintool is your end-to-end process partner. Numerous patents demonstrate the group’s ability to consistently push the parameters of the process envelope.

THREE FORCES AT PLAY Fineblanking principle Conventional blanking Conventional blanking There are only superficial similarities between conventional stamping and the fineblanking process. Unlike conventional stamping, there are three separate forces at play in the fineblanking process, which generate clean shear surfaces. Skilful i ­nterplay between the fineblanking press and the tool allows fineblanking to be s ­ uccessfully combined with cold forming operations. Cutting punch FS Stripper plate Strip Die plate Conventionally blanked components have sheared surfacesConventionally blanked componentsportion....

PROGRESSIVE PRECISON Tools for fineblanking and forming Nested part-in-part tool: two different clutch discs are simultaneously fineblanked from the steel coil stock and then cold formed. In the automotive industry in particular, components and assemblies are becoming lighter and with a need to feature greater functionality. In-depth know-how, highperformance press installations and, above all, sophisticated tooling are essential for their cost-competitive production. Progressive type tools are standard at Feintool nowadays. They blank, deburr and form in a single production process. Technologically...

TOTAL OVERVIEW Evolution of multifunctional components Simulation: creating a fineblanking and forming optimized component design Whether a totally innovative component is involved, or an existing one that needs improving – effective, cost-optimized design and seamless production processes are the defining factors of our work. Each case is treated individually, and benefits from both our extensive development expertise and our ability to push the technology envelope. Simulation: reducing development lead times Our simulation-based feasibility studies lead to fineblanking, forming and material...

Engineering: optimized production concepts with a pronounced ability to network complex issues, highly cost-effective production concepts are generated. Toolmaking: the key to success Each year, Feintool manufactures over a hundred tools across the globe, consistently adding unique know-how, allowing the entire fineblanking process to be matched to new requirements at any time. Our tool shop has state-of-the-art machinery installed, including an in-house heat treatment facility to further enhance the performance parameters. Our expertise in wear reduction on critical tool elements is also continuously...

EVEN MORE BENEFITS Value-adding secondary processes To fulfil optimal or highly specific requirements, Feintool integrates a diversity of secondary operations into the manufacturing process. They can be linked with the fineblanking presses to form a complete production line. Heat and surface treatment Components and assemblies are becoming lighter and smaller while, at the same time, demands on their mechanical properties levels are increasing. In recent years, the call for a ­dditional performance enhancing processes has risen accordingly. For example, heat treatment processes such as gas nitriding,...

HIGH-STRENGTH WITH FINE MODULE GEAR TEETH Precision components for seat adjuster mechanisms Automotive seat adjuster mechanisms consist almost entirely of fineblanked components. Feintool is the market leader in this sector – also because of its ability to process microalloyed, high-strength steels. Comfort and safety Seat adjuster components are multifaceted: compared to their size, they incorporate a diversity of functions within limited space. They feature ease of adjustment, take up little space, and provide safety for vehicle passengers when, in critical situations, high torque levels have...

Precision components for the drive train Modern automatic and dual clutch transmissions incorporate up to 40 fineblanked and cold formed ­components. Modern transmissions help to reduce CO2e.g. by lowering drag torque and incorporating more gears. This requires highperformance components derived from the uncompromising problem solving expertise that is associated with fineblanking and forming. Complex fineblanked and cold formed components are essential for advanced dual-clutch, multi-speed automatic and hybrid transmissions. They contribute to weight reduction, compact design concepts and superior...

Fineblanked transmission parts Automatic transmissions T orque converter discs, clutch discs P lanetary gear carriers P arking pawls and parking lock wheels Camshaft adjusters Manual transmissions S ynchroniser rings and taper rings L evers for gearshift synchronisers Fineblanked chain drive components Compared to sintered components, high-volume fineblanked chain sprockets have superior mechanical properties, higher contact ratios and lower production costs. To ensure that sprockets and chain links meet shear face quality specifications, they are economically produced on dedicated fineblanking...

HIGHLY EFFECTIVE Precision engine, suspension and safety system parts The specifications could hardly be more stringent: valve plates that must not leak, airbag closure parts that function instantaneously, or brake lining plates that withstand enormous forces and temperatures. The functions of these components are safety critical, and their production processes are equally sophisticated. Engine and cooling systems Valve plates are produced on three-station progressive tools that shear, coin and punch in sequence, with hundredths of a millimeter accuracy. Double-disc grinding machines ensure flatness...