The key to successful part design includes a full consideration of alloy selection, tool design and construction, impact production lubrication and the possibility of heat treatment. With every part design, fundamental engineering principles apply. Simplicity of design and developing a proper strategy of the entire process are essential. Impact engineering, it should be understood, is both an art and a science. Best Metal is poised to work closely with its customers to achieve superior results through thorough analysis of your requirements and implementing a strategy to achieve them.

Overall Shape Options
The impact part can adhere to any number of shapes, including oval, round or rectangular. Symmetrical design is normally the rule of thumb. This maintains concentricity and prevents damage to tools. In special cases asymmetrical design is possible, with the understanding that costs of production will be higher.

Wall and Bottom Design Options
Wall design may be thick or thin or tapered depending on the process and tooling used. The part may have a solid bottom or a pierced bottom. The part may be large or small, squat or tall. Basic consideration for recommended ratios of diameter to height and corner design are applicable.

Additional Options
The final impact can adhere to custom design criteria such as lugs or flanges, knobs or protrusions, flutes, keys, stiffeners, single or multiple side walls. It may have longitudinal ribs inside and outside. It may be hollow, semi-hollow or solid. The number of possible configurations is virtually unlimited. The key to success is understanding the process and if necessary create strategic prototyping to refine results.