Forming of stainless steel end caps
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Can a standard elliptical head with a thickness of 36 mm and an inner diameter of 1450 be formed by cold forming?
It is recommended that for both austenitic and duplex stainless steels, such thicknesses be achieved through hot forming, followed by solution treatment or solid quenching.
It’s estimated to be impossible; neither spinning nor cold stamping will work.
It is estimated to be thermoforming, followed by solution treatment. You can give the head factory a call and ask!
It is a bit thicker; it should be thermally formed
Hot forming should be required; cold forming results in a thicker thickness, and there’s also the issue of the equipment available at local end-cap manufacturing plants!
It’s still the most reliable approach to consult the head processing manufacturer directly.
Same opinion from the same floor: it’s more reliable to consult the end cap manufacturer directly, as they are also organizations that require relevant qualifications.
I agree with the opinion above; it’s more reliable to consult the end cap manufacturer directly for such matters, as they are also organizations that require relevant qualifications.
It depends on the capacity of the equipment used to press the end caps; it’s likely not possible, heat pressing will be required. The board is a bit thick.