Give your business a competitive edge. Reduce material costs, minimize machining times, maximize strength and performance. Our impact extrusion process quickly produces near-net-shape parts from aluminum or steel.
This manufacturing process starts with a lubricated metal slug or "puck" that is placed in a die. It is then hit with a punch, forcing the metal to flow forward or backward into shape.
Single-stroke impacting creates parts at high-speed production rates, produces superb tolerance integrity, results in minimal waste, and costs less than other metal-forming processes.
The impact extrusion process provides a range of cost and performance advantages over other metal fabrication methods. Compare your current process to determine if metal impacting is right for you.
Thunderbird Metals manufactures aluminum and steel near-net-shape components for OEMs and industrial buyers using the impact extrusion process. Our team helps customers evaluate part geometry, material choice, tooling needs, secondary operations, and RFQ requirements before production begins.
If you are comparing metal extrusion manufacturers for a lightweight component with demanding geometry, Thunderbird Metals can review whether aluminum impact extrusion can reduce machining, waste, or assembly steps while keeping part performance in focus.
For stronger steel components, the team evaluates geometry, tooling stress, tolerances, and production volume before recommending steel impact extrusion for a project.
In-house tool and die production helps customers move from design review to production with clearer lead times, durable dies, and more practical cost estimates before the job starts.
