Deep drawing is most effective for ductile metals. Metals that can typically be cold-rolled into sheet form possess sufficient deep-drawing ductility, though other material properties such as work hardening or anisotropy should also be considered. Suitable materials include aluminum alloys, brass, copper and copper alloys, titanium, cold-rolled low-carbon steel sheets, and certain stainless steels.  

Optimal shapes for deep drawing are rectangular and axisymmetric structures like cylinders or hemispheres, although the process can accommodate more complex designs.  

Tooling and setup costs can vary depending on the shape being produced. For simple shapes, costs may be lower than other processes. However, increasing complexity leads to rising costs. In some cases, these costs can be offset by deep drawing's minimal downtime, low maintenance, and reduced skilled labor requirements over the product lifecycle. Factors that may increase complexity include:  

- Presence and location of part features  

- Feature orientation  

- Feature protrusion  

- Part dimensions and proportions, including material thickness

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Custom Metal Deep Drawing Parts