Metal Forming
At AMPCO METAL, we supply copper-based alloys engineered for excellent sliding properties and a low coefficient of friction. This reduces adhesion and cold welding, resulting in high surface quality and consistently accurate results in forming operations. The high hardness and compressive strength of these alloys significantly reduces wear and improves service life of forming tools.
Reliable Performance Across Forming Applications
Whether shaping flat sheets, bending tubes, or forming profiles, AMPCO® alloys adapt to the specific challenges of each process. Their high wear resistance prevents scoring, galling, and deformation even under continuous pressure.
AMPCO METAL materials are trusted in tooling such as:
- Deep drawing dies and punches
- Forming and calibration rolls
- Wiper dies, mandrels, and bend dies for tube bending
Each alloy is designed to provide smoother forming surfaces with no adhesion or no cold welding, optimized sliding properties, a low coefficient of friction, and superior tool longevity due to high hardness and high compressive strength.
Proven Advantages of AMPCO® Alloys
- Excellent wear resistance and compressive strength
- Superior sliding properties, reducing friction and sticking
- High dimensional stability and surface integrity
- Long-lasting tools with lower maintenance requirements
These benefits translate directly into higher productivity and consistent forming accuracy, even in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Discover the Right Alloy for Your Forming Needs
AMPCO METAL provides tailored material solutions for every forming process:
Each application benefits from specific alloy properties that improve performance, reduce wear, and extend tool life.
Metal Forming Applications
Deep Drawing
Deep drawing demands materials that resist wear, galling, and deformation under extreme pressure. AMPCO® aluminum bronze alloys provide superior surface integrity and dimensional stability, ensuring consistent results and extended tool life. Ideal for dies, punches, and inserts requiring precision and durability.
Tube Bending
In tube bending applications, precision, surface quality, and repeatability are key. AMPCO® alloys offer high wear resistance and low friction, preventing scoring and deformation even in tight-radius bends. Their strength and thermal stability guarantee uniform results and reduced maintenance across production cycles.
Tube Forming
Tube forming requires materials capable of maintaining dimensional accuracy while minimizing wear and surface defects. AMPCO® alloys combine excellent mechanical strength with superior sliding properties, ensuring smooth forming performance and long-lasting tooling for consistent production efficiency.
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