Cold Forming Process
Numerous advantages
The cold forming process offers multiple advantages over traditional manufacutring methods (e.g., machining, hydroforming). TFM’s advanced know-how will help you leverage them to produce high precision components:
- Fast cycle time
- Repeatable
- Easy to setup
- No material loss (no « chips »)
- Forming can be done inside & out simultaneously
- Ultra precise (+/- 0.02mm on inside & outside dia.)
- Improved parts surface finish and tensile strength
Swaging is the forming method of reducing the cross section of a tube, bar or wire to a specific cross section of predetermined dimensions.
End forming is the process of changing the shape at one or both ends of a tube or bar through axial forming forces (e.g., flaring)
A new and unique method of metal forming developped and proprietary to Torrington. It allows for simultaneous forming of the inside and outside of the tubes
Several of North America’s largest car manufacturers and their supply base trust our company when it comes to cold forming. Millions of cars are equipped with parts made via TFM’s equipment, including:
- Steering columns
- Transmission shafts
- Cooling systems
- Fuel injection units
- Exhaust systems
REDUCED MATERIAL USAGE
Increased strength
ENHANCED finish
REFINED PRECISION
