Used Stretch Forming Presses

Stretch forming is a term from the metalworking industry that describes a special type of forming of sheet metal and metal plates. It is a process in which a flat metal plate is drawn over a die to give it a specific shape. Stretch forming is a cold forming process in which the metal is formed into a new shape without heating. In this process, the metal plate is first clamped onto a fixture and then drawn over the die. The tensile force stretches the metal and simultaneously presses it into the shape of the die. Stretch forming presses are mainly used in the automotive industry to produce car body parts. However, stretch forming presses are also used in other industries, such as aerospace or construction.