What is Cold Forming

Cold Forming is a process for shaping metal alloys at room temperature. At Aries Manufacturing, we produce complex structural parts using FEV technology, a process renowned for its precision and control over deformation.

This process involves forming a metal profile by bending and stretching it as it is rolled around a bending tool, while applying controlled traction. The machine’s two arms, equipped with six independent axes, and the central table ensure uniform deformation of the metal and precise control over the geometries.

During this process, the thickness of the material is reduced in proportion to the elongation undergone, allowing the final shape to be achieved with the precision and repeatability expected by your plans. The result: perfectly compliant parts, short production cycles (approximately ten minutes) with very little springback and reduced internal stresses.

This technology is ideal for producing high-precision parts, particularly in sectors where lightness, reliability, and repeatability are essential.

Thanks to our expertise and the flexibility of our tools, we adapt each tool and each forming parameter to the requirements of the plans, guaranteeing the best possible quality from the very first part.

Materials

This process is suitable for a wide variety of metals: titanium, aluminum, and steel. When there are several material or condition options, we perform a formability assessment in order to recommend the most suitable solution and guarantee the production of high-quality parts.

Industries

We work primarily for the aerospace industry, where Profile Stretch Forming is used to produce complex and precise parts. The process is also suitable for other sectors such as rail and automotive, illustrating its versatility and our ability to meet a variety of needs.

Applications in the aerospace industry

We mainly produce parts designed to reinforce and structure assemblies around the engine, such as those positioned around the turbojet engine or in the air intake. These parts, which are often circular, are perfectly suited to our Profile Stretch presse. The parts are formed into two semicircles and then generally assembled by the end customer.

Much more than a parts supplier, a complete industrial partner

Our expertise goes far beyond manufacturing: we support our customers at every stage, from digital simulation to industrialization, to guarantee effective, tailor-made solutions that meet the most stringent requirements. Trust Aries Industries to turn your ideas into industrial successes.

Complete expertise across the entire value chain

Our teams master the entire chain:

  • Simulations to ensure part compliance from the design stage

  • Design of custom drawing tools

  • Prototyping, testing, and industrialization

  • Tool maintenance

  • Complementary processes (bending, welding, adjustment, etc.)

  • Machine design by our specialized subsidiary

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About
Aries Industries

With decades of experience in friction welding technology, Aries Industries is the global leader in linear friction welding machines for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Our machines are trusted by leading OEMs worldwide for the most demanding applications, from blisk production to critical structural components