Forming by Swaging
Forming by swaging is a process of generating curved and round objects by putting pressure on them. Swaging usually starts with a straight rod with a slot down its length that is inserted into the die where rollers roll over the outside surface, forcing the material into the desired shape by gradual compression. Swaging is often used to create and manipulate a variety of shapes. By applying pressure to the material, the desired shape can be achieved.
Swaging is a common cold working procedure for metals and also for other materials such as rubber, plastic, and even fabrics. Generally, swaging is used in the manufacturing of complex components with a combination of sizes, shapes and angles. Cold forming by the swaging process is favored over the hot forming processes for many reasons. The ability to precisely produce exact shapes and angles on small objects, the low heating of the material required, and the low cost of the process compared to hot forming make swaging a popular choice to produce objects in the manufacturing industry.
Swaging also has uses outside of manufacturing, as it can be used to create and manipulate ornamental designs. Swaging is popular in jewelry making because it allows artists to shape metal in ways impossible with other available techniques.
Swaging has many advantages over other forming techniques including cost savings, improved product performance and environmental friendliness. Swaging is faster and more cost-effective than traditional forming techniques such as stretching and drawing. Since swaging uses cold forming processes, it generates less friction between materials which reduces noticeable heat, noise, and vibration. These features allow for more accurate and efficient production of objects with a high degree of accuracy. Additionally, swaging does not use any cutting tools which shortens the amount of time necessary for the production process and reduces tooling costs.
Swaging also results in a better finished product since the object can be formed into more intricate shapes than can be achieved with other techniques. This is due to the fact that swaging allows the material to be compressed and shaped without compromising its strength and integrity.
In terms of environmental friendliness, swaging conserves more material than stretching and drawing, eliminating more waste. Since the process does not involve any melting or cutting of the material, fewer hazardous by-products are created. This results in a more cost-effective and resource-efficient process, as well as a product of higher quality.
Swaging is a widely used cold forming process that is used in a variety of industries, from manufacturing to jewelry making. Its advantages over other traditional forming methods include cost savings, improved product performance and environmental friendliness. With its ability to produce objects in a more accurate and efficient manner, swaging can help reduce production time and tooling costs while also resulting in a high quality product.
