 Buckeye
Deep Drawn Metal Parts - Case Studies
Putting the 'deep’ in deep draw.
At Buckeye Shapeform,
our metal forming experts and engineers have helped clients take
advantage of deep draw technology since 1970. We continually refine
our deep draw processes to deliver optimum results. While our competitors
draw cylinders that are four inches in diameter and five inches
long and call it deep draw, Buckeye’s technology is capable
of drawing components with 20:1 length-to-diameter ratios!
Our deep draw technology is ideal for helping design engineers
solve specific challenges and the process has been used to efficiently
and economically produce unique parts for many demanding applications.
Hellfire Missiles and Tow Missiles
 The Hellfire missile is the most accurate and
successful longrange anti-armor weapon ever produced. The skin
for the missile was originally conceived as a two-part unit requiring
welding and assembly. Using our deep draw technology, Buckeye Shapeform’s
engineers designed a single-piece part with multiple wall thicknesses
to replace the original design concept, eliminating the need for
time consuming welds and weld inspection. In addition to saving
time and money, Buckeye’s design was far superior to the
original concept, and the superiority and effectiveness of the
missile has been well documented in military operations.
High-Pressure Air Tank Liners
 Buckeye
Shapeform's metal forming process provides liners formed in various
sizes, and varying wall thicknesses. This gives strength where
needed but saves on material elsewhere to lower costs.
Closed with a formed spherical end, spinning time and costs are
cut in half. The unit is light enough to be carried easily, and
meets DOT requirements.
 High-Pressure CNG Containers
Deep draw technology allows Buckeye
Shapeform to produce CNG liners for use with buses, vans and light
trucks. The final products meet DOT specifications but are lighter
and less expensive than CNG containers made of steel or other materials.
The deep draw process also eliminates secondary operations— only
one end of the container requires spinning.
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