Shallow drawing is a popular metal forming process for creating a variety of custom components from various sheet metals. Hudson Technologies uses shallow drawing processes to manufacture metal parts designed to your specifications. Shallow-drawn parts can be used across numerous industries for specialty applications.
At Hudson Technologies, we work directly with you to create the custom metal components and parts you need for your operations. Contact us today and find out what we can do for you.
What is Shallow Drawing?
Shallow drawing is a manufacturing process named for the shallow depths formed during metal component creation. This method is compatible with various sheet metals and materials, stretching and compressing the material to the predetermined requirements and specifications. Shallow drawing is used to create custom designs and components to suit various needs in any industry.
In shallow drawing, the depth of the draw is less than the smallest dimension of the opening. While thin, shallow-drawn components can be quite stable for numerous industrial uses, especially when manufactured to strict requirements. At Hudson Technologies, our skilled experts operate advanced machines that reduce tearing, thinning, and overstretching risks, which can weaken shallow-drawn parts or cause surface defects.
Shallow Drawn Parts & Applications
Because they can be customized to a wide range of specifications, custom shallow-drawn parts are used for numerous applications. Hudson Technologies provides a catalog of over 15,000 unique products as well as custom-designed solutions to meet your needs. Shallow-drawn component styles include:
- Automotive components
- Covers
- Kitchen utensils
- Pans
- Trays
- And more!
Industries Served
Components manufactured with shallow draw processes are used for many industries, including:
Metals & Materials for Shallow Drawing
At Hudson Technologies, our team considers numerous key factors, such as strength, ductility, weldability, and machinability, to help determine the best materials for your specifications. We work with a variety of metals and materials, including:
- Aluminum
- Stainless Steel
- Copper
- Brass
- Nickel
- Titanium
Additional metals for shallow drawing and deep draw stamping include cold-rolled steel, nickel silver, cupronickel, and HY-MU 80. Specialty metals include Monel®, Hastelloy®, Kovar®, and Inconel®. These nickel alloys provide various advantages, such as increased strength, corrosion resistance, and high temperature tolerances, making them ideal for shallow-drawn parts and components.
Shallow Drawing vs Deep Draw Stamping
While both shallow drawing and deep draw stamping are metal forming processes used to create custom components, the types of products made with these methods vary in form and structure. Shallow-drawn parts create parts where the depth of the draw is less than the smallest dimension of the opening or less than half of the part's diameter. In deep draw stamping, the manufactured component features a depth significantly greater than its diameter.
Both processes use punches, dies, and force to stretch and form the sheet metal, but shallow drawing requires less force overall and does not create significant depths. Deep draw stamping often uses punches of up to 400 tons of force to mold metal into the die cavity. These two manufacturing methods are among the most popular metal-forming processes for custom metal components.
Choose Hudson Technologies for Shallow Drawing Manufacturing Services
Hudson Technologies proudly offers a wide range of manufacturing and finishing services to create the best solutions for your needs. Our extensive quality certifications make us your trusted manufacturer of shallow-drawn components. With value-added services including state-of-the-art stamping processes, custom design capabilities, and over 80 years of experience, we are your best choice for made-to-order parts.
Get the shallow-drawn parts you need, when you need them. Contact us with any questions, or request a quote and our in-house team of experts will assist you today.
