The cold metal deformation’s sector plays a crucial role in the production processes of the automotive and agricultural machinery industries. At Prodotti EBI, with over a century of specialization in this field, we have implemented a series of strategies that support our daily work and optimize the cold forming process. These are valuable benchmarks, widely shared in the industry, enabling streamlined production processes and ensuring superior quality of molds and metal components.
Before forming process, preliminary feasibility analysis allows for a evaluation of materials, customer specifications and characteristics of the piece to be produced.
The goal of this critical, pre-production phase is to identify potential challenges and define optimal parameters to ensure a high-quality end result. By adopting this approach daily, Prodotti EBI strikes the right balance between customer needs, the functionality of the metal component, and maximum possible precision.
Predictive simulation highlights potential issues and optimizes operating parameters before the metal is actually worked. By identifying the best possible stamping sequence to balance deformation and loads across different workstations, we can significantly reduce error or defect percentages in the final product and avoid excessive machine overloading, thereby extending their lifespan.
Process simulation, supporting the definition of the production cycle, allows to:
By resorting to process simulation, the designer can abandon the traditional trial-and-error methodology and adopt a more innovative and sustainable approach, making more efficient use of raw materials – which are not unnecessarily wasted in attempting to achieve the best production procedure – and avoiding unnecessary energy waste (in terms of press usage).
To optimize cold metal forming, rapid prototyping is another tool we leverage at Prodotti EBI. This service allows us to assess potential critical stamping areas in advance, enabling us to anticipate the production times of any assembly or welding equipment without waiting for the mechanical part to be available.
By utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as 3D prototype molding, we can gain insight into possible stamping difficulties and the performance of the metal component once inserted into the final product.
Within our machine park are state-of-the-art mechanical and hydraulic presses, highly efficient conveyor belt feeding lines, and extremely precise welding robots. This combination of advanced technologies allows for precise control of cold forming processes, ensuring excellent results within optimized production times.
Our approach is characterized by a constant commitment to innovation and precision: through the use of process simulations, preliminary feasibility analyses, and rapid prototyping, we have a growing and loyal customer base to whom we offer customized and cutting-edge solutions.
The combination of advanced technology and technical expertise makes Prodotti EBI the ideal partner for the most complex challenges in the automotive and agricultural machinery industries. Contact us for more information!