Stainless steel drawing

The stainless steel drawing process has unique characteristics that make it a particularly delicate and technical process. Its main features are as follows:

1. High mechanical strength
Stainless steel has a high resistance to deformation, so it requires higher forces during the drawing process. This involves using high-powered hydraulic or mechanical presses that can ensure precise deformation without compromising the integrity of the material.

2. Ductility and deformation capacity
Stainless steel has high mechanical properties compared with ferrous drawing materials. At the same time, some alloys exhibit greater malleability and thus lend themselves very well to deep drawing. However, careful die design is essential to eliminate all possible defects that may arise on the deep-drawn part, such as wrinkling, breaking, excessive thinning, and excessive necking and strain hardening.

3. Corrosion resistance
During the process, stainless steel retains its excellent corrosion resistance, even in deformed areas. This feature is essential for sectors such as medical, food and automotive.

4. Flawless surface
Stainless steel requires special attention to preserve the surface finish during drawing. Specific lubricants are used to reduce friction and prevent scratching or imperfections.

5. Die design
Successful stainless steel drawing depends on the choice of materials used to make the die, heat treatments, and PVD coatings, as well as the right die radius and the exact size of the sheet metal plate or slug to be drawn.

In summary, stainless steel drawing is a process that requires advanced technology, specialized skills, and attention to detail to make the most of the properties of this valuable material. Rely on Minifaber, we have the right skills, technologies and approach to become your partner for stainless steel drawing.