Cold sheet metal bending

Mould bending involves shaping a metal sheet through plastic deformation and folding it according to project specifications to produce high-quality finished or semi-finished products.

This method is ideal for precise and efficient processing of large-scale productions, facilitating mass production.

Over the years, MP has developed specific operational techniques that ensure handling short production runs smoothly.

Not all metals are suitable for bending, and it's crucial to consider their specific properties carefully.

When force is applied to bend a metal sheet, the outer layers experience stress, while the inner layers compress and bend as the metal resists deformation.

Metals that can be worked through bending are ductile, tough and deform without fracturing.

MP offers a mould design service tailored for metal bending, utilising dies provided by customers or developing custom solutions through a strong network of external partners.

Designing a mould involves consideration of different factors such as the type of material being bent, the geometry of the piece, and the pressure applied to the sheet metal.

The die must ensure precise processing, repeatable forming, and minimise any errors or defects.

MP collaborates with external partners to optimise geometries and characteristics, ensuring production meets the highest quality standards.