CNC forming
Brandauer’s CNC forming services deliver accurate, repeatable forming for precision metal components, helping you move from concept to production with confidence.
Unlock superior forming accuracy to accelerate your production timelines
Traditionally, low-volume manufacturing at Brandauer has involved a single stage press tool and stamping methods. Whilst piece part cost would have been lower, the initial cost to setup a tool is normally a lot higher than a company is willing to pay for. With Brandauer’s CNC metal forming capabilities, the initial pitfall of tooling costs are completely removed.
A CNC (Computer Numerical Control) metal forming machine is designed to form flat blank metal components into 3D bent parts with standard tooling being used.
With a capacity for bends up to 150mm wide and 2.0mm thick, our CNC metal forming service is ideal for creating complex, small-scale geometries with uncompromising quality. Fast setup and programmable controls mean reduced lead times and cost-effective production, so you can get your technical connectors, fasteners, lead frames, contacts or brackets as soon as possible.
Our CNC forming technical specifications
Machine Type:
CNC metal forming / precision bending machine
Control System:
CNC-controlled, touchscreen interface
Axes:
5 CNC-controlled axes
Maximum Bending Width:
~150 mm
Positional Accuracy:
~0.01 mm
Angular Repeatability:
~0.1°
Materials Processed:
Steel, spring steel, copper alloys and thin-gauge metals
Sheet Thickness Range:
~0.05 mm to ~2.0 mm (material and geometry dependent)
Maximum Material Strength:
Up to ~1700 N/mm²
Forming Method:
Patented bending process with standardised hardened forming tools
Programming:
Software-based adjustment of bend angles and geometry
Power Requirements:
Fully electric (no hydraulics or pneumatics required)
Typical Applications:
Prototypes, small batch production, precision metal components
Part of Brandauer’s prototyping service
Brandauer’s high-precision CNC metal forming technology is a cornerstone of their full-service prototyping offering, providing a comprehensive solution that combines laser cutting with CNC forming to produce fully shaped, thin-gauge precision components without the need for an initial tooling investment.
In addition to offering a cost-effective alternative for precision components, this solution stands out for its rapid turnaround from enquiry to delivery. What would previously require three different suppliers, Brandauer can now provide fast quotes and transform a design on paper into a fully delivered component in as little as 48 hours.
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