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It is not normally recognized in the drawing / forming industry that topography of a tool's surface improves the flow of metal. Tool makers like to polish to a mirror finish. This is like waxing the hood of your car and then pouring water on it. As we all know it beads up and quickly runs off. Topography goes directly against what has been taught for years in the draw tool industry. A tool after MetaLL ifeÒ
processing has
micro topography (visible only under high
magnification powers) surface which evidences as a brushed metal finish
to the naked eye. Because of this topography, the surface of the
tool has more surface area for lube adhesion along with microscopic
pockets that trap and hold the lubricant. This permits a cleaner
draw cycle. Produced parts have a better appearance since it is less
likely that tearing or galling of the part can occur. |
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 Piece part on left has galling and pickup that is evident due to the loss of lubricant during the forming process. |
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Enhances Appearance
of parts