Engineering and Presswork Glossary of Terms

 

For anyone outside of the presswork industry and looking into the world of metal pressings, presswork terminology can sometimes
be confusing. That’s why we have included a Glossary of commonly used presswork terms on our website – which will explain
exactly what is meant by terms such as pressing, stamping, deep drawing.

If you require any further explanation, please contact a member of our team.

A-D | E-H | I-L | M-P | R-T | U-Z

U

U-raise

A Press tool which raises metal components into U shaped brackets.

    

V

Vibratory feeders

A mechanical unit which feeds components into the tool using vibration.

    

W

Wall thinning

This occurs during the drawing process of a shell.

Web width

A calculated size which is related to the material thickness.

Welding

A process which fixes steel together using very high temperatures.

Wrinkle formation

Results from having insufficient pressure on the first raise of a shell.

Y

Yield point of material

The point at which a material begins to fracture during the forming process.