At Zetford, precision engineering is the core of everything we build. We are proud to announce the successful completion and delivery of a high-precision press tool project developed for a global Tier 1 automotive supplier, manufactured for integration into high-performance Premium motorcycles.
From initial 3D press tool design and simulation to complete tool manufacturing and sample component production, our team managed the entire product lifecycle under one roof.
Project Highlights & Capabilities
- End-to-End Execution: Turnkey delivery covering tool design, precision VMC machining, vacuum heat treatment, wire EDM, diamond hand-lapping, and sample component stamping.
- Component Complexity: Stamping four intricate kidney profile slot windows into heavy-duty 42CrMo4 forged water pump driving gears while maintaining zero burrs and tight geometric tolerances.
- Advanced Material Engineering: Utilizing premium tool steels paired with state-of-the-art PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) surface coatings to withstand extreme shear forces and impact loads during high-speed production.
- 100% Quality Assurance: Complete dimensional validation against OEM drawing specifications and stringent Tier 1 automotive standards.
Component & Tooling Performance Overview
| Technical Parameter | Specification & Standard |
| OEM / Application | Premium Motorcycles |
| Component Name | Water Pump Driving Gear |
| Material Grade | 42CrMo4 (EN 10083-1) |
| Forging Hardness | 265 BHN Max. |
| Key Operations | High-Tonnage Piercing of 4 Kidney Profiles & Center Hole |
| Tool Execution Scope | Full Tool Design, Toolmaking & Sample Batch Production |
Engineering Excellence at Zetford
Piercing heavy-duty forged steel like 42CrMo4 requires extreme press tool stability, customized relief geometries, and strict heat-treatment control. By optimizing shear clearance, upgrading component retention features, and incorporating high-performance tooling materials, our engineering team ensured optimal tool life, effortless stripping performance, and consistent component quality.
The finished sample batch successfully passed all Tier 1 inspection protocols and customer dispatch parameters, proving once again our ability to tackle tough tooling challenges for world-class automotive platforms.
Partner with Zetford for Your Next Press Tooling Project
Whether you need complex progressive dies, heavy-duty piercing tools, or precision stamped components for automotive, industrial, or aerospace applications, Zetford is your reliable manufacturing partner.
- Website: www.zetford.com
- Services: Press Tool Design, Die Manufacturing, Precision Machining, Stamping & Component Supply.