WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF ‘WHAT IF?’ WHAT IS PRECISION FORMING TECHNOLOGY? The increasing demand for precision metal parts is found in many industries, pushing precision forming technology to the forefront of manufacturing. IntriPlex’s version of precision forming, which is akin to ultrahigh precision stamping, is a high-speed process (~10 parts/second) that has the capability of replacing traditionally machined or turned components. What used to take multiple seconds to produce using material removal processes can be done 25 times faster. IntriPlex was founded on the idea that transitioning products from traditional removal processes to high-speed stamped methods meant lower costs and better capability, and we continue to prove this every day. The adaptability of IntriPlex’s precision forming technology, with custom tooling tailored to exacting requirements, has allowed us to displace many traditionally machined products with high-speed stampings. Thanks to its speed and cost-effectiveness, our precision forming technology is an ideal solution for manufacturing large quantities of intricate complex products. HOW DOES PRECISION FORMING TECHNOLOGY WORK? Our precision forming technology uses precision presses and custom progressive dies to form metal into complete parts via automated processes well-suited for high-volume applications. A strip of metal is fed through a press and a custom die which cuts and forms the material in successive steps to produce your parts at a speed of 200 – 1,000 per minute. The raw material is manipulated to create specific geometry and then formed to create the extremely repeatable final shape and size to exacting precision. Through this single process, we produce more than 2.5 million parts per day. WHY CHOOSE PRECISION FORMING TECHNOLOGY? Precision forming technology offers a fast, efficient, repeatable, and affordable solution for businesses requiring large-scale manufacturing of small (less than a cubic inch) precision metal components. Not all component designs lend themselves well to stamping, and it is common for design engineers to assume machining or another type of material removal method is the only option. IntriPlex’s success is built on being the first company in the world to stamp many industry-changing innovations, displacing the traditional methods. IntriPlex provides precision formed products utilizing in-house die design, engineering, prototyping, performance testing, manufacturing, post processing, quality control, and support. Each project is customized to meet your specifications and requirements. ✓ COST EFFICIENCY ✓ PRODUCT CONSISTENCY ✓ QUALITY AND ACCURACY ✓ HIGH VOLUME CAPACITY WE ARE GAME CHANGERS DISK CLAMP In the data storage industry, we were the first company using precision forming technology to offer features to offset the loss of stiffness from required clamp holes, for more uniform clamp force and improved HDD performance. IntriPlex disk clamps also offer features to capture particles generated during HDD assembly for improved drive reliability. HEAT SPREADER In the microprocessor industry, we were the first company to develop a process to fully create integrated heat spreaders using precision forming technology without the use of secondary operations, resulting in lower cost and more repeatable components. 100% of heat spreaders used today are made by this method. MEDICAL NEEDLE In the medical industry, we were the first company to develop a needle made by precision forming for delivery of a diabetes sensor. FUEL INJECTOR In the automotive industry, we were the first company to develop a precision forming process for fuel injector nozzles with high material thickness to hole diameter aspect ratios and axially-oriented nozzle holes, enabling breakthroughs in direct injection technology. WE BRING SOLUTIONS We’re at the forefront of revolutionizing precision forming technology in key industries across the globe. What can be achieved when science, intellectual curiosity, and years of extensive manufacturing experience and process technology come together? At IntriPlex, every challenge is treated as an opportunity. We deploy advanced engineering and science, metrology, precision cleaning and automation to design, develop, and produce products and solutions tailored to specific applications. For the past 30 years we’ve been engineering ingenuity in precision forming technologies to develop new solutions and better products for our customers, always helping them stay ahead of emerging industry trends. We have worked on many successful projects that have made a real impact on our customers’ businesses. Every day we come to work to push boundaries and to change how the world uses precision forming technology. We take pride in the work we do. Any stamping company can reinvent or create products, but few can say that they offer the chance to make history and help our customers transform their industry. We invite you to explore some of our recent precision forming successes that have made an impact on the telecommunications and data storage industries. FEATURED SOLUTIONS FIBER OPTICS THE CHALLENGE: Our customer needed a crimp for a fiber optics application that could be made with high precision for lower cost at high volume. Machining technology was not adequate, so the customer investigated to see if precision metal stamping could provide an answer. They inquired with many metal stamping companies and were told that what they were asking for was simply not possible. VIEW SOLUTION AND RESULTS HARD DISK DRIVES THE CHALLENGE: The customer wanted a swage mount that was more consistent, less expensive, and could be manufactured in high volume quantities. Machining technology was failing to perform on any of these deliverables. Other metal stampers did not engage because the obstacles to finding a solution seemed insurmountable. VIEW SOLUTION AND RESULTS FINDING YOUR SOLUTION For over 30 years, IntriPlex Technologies has developed a global reputation for world-class development and support. We employ advanced metrology tools which enable extremely tight tolerances and very high-volume manufacturing capacity. Our innovation portfolio in precision forming extends across a broad range of markets including medical, automotive, data storage, telecommunications, and computing. Want to know what we can do for you? Get in touch today! Call us 805.683.3414 Email us INFO@INTRIPLEX.COM Come and visit 751 S KELLOGG AVE SANTA BARBARA, CA 93117 A TECHNOLOGY COMPANY DRIVING INNOVATION 751 S KELLOGG AVE SANTA BARBARA, CA 93117 805.683.3414 INFO@INTRIPLEX.COM TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITIES & SERVICES CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROCESS ABOUT FAQ CAREERS INNOVATION CENTER CONTACT STAY UP TO DATE COPYRIGHT 2021 - INTRIPLEX TECHNOLOGIES DESIGNED BY LAKRITS | DEVELOPED BY NDIC