Why Presswork Adds Value to Your Design
Car engines, wind turbines, electrical components, tools, aerospace, medical equipment – the industries and technologies that make use of metal presswork vary widely. And what they all have in common is a need for absolute accuracy – and the reality that any variations could have disastrous consequences for a company’s profits, or even lead to serious safety issues.
So how can presswork add value to the design and manufacturing process?
Precision
Presswork machines of the latest hi-tech variety are precise. They’ll take your design and reproduce it faithfully, meaning that what you’ve planned is what you get – there’s no guesswork here. And this is essential when producing the right components at volume for specialised machinery or industries.
Speed
Considering how far we’ve come since the industrial revolution, the speed of machine presswork today is truly staggering. That means less time from design to manufacture, and less time to get your design to market.
Volume
Press machines can usually handle several hundred processes a minute and are mainly used for bulk procedures. So, not only can you get your design to market quickly, you can get large volumes made at the same time.
Variety
Types and sizes of presses vary, and most pressing can be handled by machines in the 5 to 200 tonne range. There are a range of finishes to choose from such as tin, nickel plating, zinc and silver, or processes such as painting or powder coating. So, if you choose a company with a range of machine sizes and finishing options, you’ll find a process to suit your specific requirements.
3D Computer-Assisted Design
Presswork isn’t the beginning of the process – that starts with your own design or professional help using state-of-the-art 3D software from the manufacturing company (to make a prototype of your design). CAD software can manipulate your 3D files to create component diagrams and compare existing products, ensuring your ideas are doable, economical and competitive. Companies that offer 3D design add value to the manufacturing process as opposed to using straight manufacturing firms, because they can tell you if your design will actually work and, if not, help you design something that will.
The Complete Process
A good tool or component is only as good as its design, manufacture and implementation. If you need presswork you’re best to find a company that can help with the entire process – so what you end up with actually does the job you’ve intended it for.
So if you’re considering manufacturing using presswork, particularly at volume, think holistically about the entire process – from design and economics to manufacture and finishing. Presswork offers unprecedented precision and speed for a variety of products and industries. Consider your design carefully and get advice from trusted experts.
For more information, contact HV Wooding through their website, email sales@hvwooding.co.uk, or phone 01303 264471.
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