Can your turned part become a cold formed part?
Less material. Shorter cycle times. Lower unit costs. Enhanced component performance.
Together, we assess whether cold forming is a technically and economically viable option for your component.
IZB 2026 · 27–29 October · Wolfsburg
Hall 2 · Booth 2306 A
The economics of a component are determined long before series production begins
Especially at high volumes, converting a machined component to cold forming can unlock significant potential in
material usage, productivity and unit costs.
The key question is not only how a component is manufactured today, but whether it could be manufactured differently.
Is your component a candidate for cold forming?
The 60-Second Cold Forming Check
Answer five questions to get an initial assessment.
01 – High production volumes
Is your component required in large series?
The higher the production volume, the greater the
potential production advantages of cold forming.
02 – High material usage?
Does the current manufacturing process generate a high
volume of chips – for example due to large differences
in diameter?
03 – Geometry suitable for forming?
Is the geometry already suitable for cold forming – or can it be adapted without significantly changing the function of the component?
04 – High mechanical requirements?
Are strength, load capacity or fatigue strength critical?
05 – Looking to reduce costs?
Should unit costs be reduced while maintaining the same function and quality?
Check Your Results Right Away
This document will help you assess your demand and plan your production more efficiently.
What can the conversion achieve?
Technical and economic advantages of cold forming
Lower Material Waste
Cold forming avoids unnecessary machining waste and uses material siginificantly more efficient.
Improved Mechanical Performance
Continuous grain flow can improve strength, load-bearing capacity and fatigue resistance.
Produce Near-Net-Shape
Near-net-Shape manufacturing reduces machining and can eliminate additional process steps.
Cost-Effective at High Volumes
As production volumes increase, cold forming increasingly demonstrates its economic advantages.
Case Study: Substitution of a machined part by Cold Forming
Axle for Automotive Central Locking Systems
About the Axle:
The axle is a key component responsible for transmitting movement within the locking mechanism of an automotive central locking system.
The Challenge:
Previously, the axle was manufactured as a turned stainless-steel part. However, the machining process resulted in comparatively high production costs, making a more economical solution necessary.
The Solution:
The component was redesigned for cold forming and manufactured from aluminium to unlock further optimisation potential.
Targeted heat treatment ensures the required component strength despite the lightweight material.
The result is a significantly more cost-efficient component while maintaining the necessary functional reliability.
Material savings turning vs. cold forming: 79,2%
79,2% less material by taking a fresh look at the component.
Bar stock
Material removed by machining
Finished component
Initial situation: stainless-steel turned part with high material usage and high manufacturing Costs
Engineering approach: conversion to cold forming using aluminium with additional heat treatment
Result: 79,2% less material while maintaining all required component functions
Which components should we assess together?
Typical candidates
- currently turned sleeves, bushings and pins
- components with flanges, steps, necked sections or hollow features
- parts with high material loss during machining
- components with medium to high annual volumes
- parts with potential to integrate functions or eliminate secondary operations
Examples of potential geometries for assessment
Flange
Sleeve
Special Form
Preforms/Blanks
High Functional Integration
From component to a cost-effective series production solution.
A successful conversion starts with taking a fresh look at the existing component.
It starts with understanding how function, geometry, material and manufacturing process can be optimally aligned.
For more than 125 years, we have been developing and manufacturing precision components through cold forging. Today, we combine this expertise with modern engineering, simulation, in-house toolmaking and high-volume production.
Our strengths
Engineering
Simulation & Process Engineering
In-house Toolmaking
Series Production
Bring your component to IZB.
Do you have a turned part, milled part or another machined component and want to know whether cold forming could be a more cost-effective solution?
Bring your drawing, sample or simply your question – even if you do not yet know whether cold forming is right for your application.
Our experts will provide an initial assessment of your component’s potential for cold forming.
IZB 2026 | 27–29 October | Wolfsburg
Hall 2 | Booth 2306 A
Engineering Guide
Which components are suitable for conversion? What role do geometry, material and production volume play?
And what technical and economic potential can cold forming offer?
The most important criteria summarized at a glance.
Perhaps your next turned part does not have to be a turned part at all.
Let us assess together whether cold forming could be a better solution for your component – both technically and economically.
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