Automotive Industry

Innovative special machine tools are developed and manufactured for high-precise drive components according to the customer's needs and requirements. Our forming technology gives you an economical alternative to conventional procedures, like deep-drawing or casting. 

Because of the single-piece design in one setting, especially the substitution of parts is advantageous. Apart from the cost advantages due to material savings, weight is reduced and, at the same time, material is compacted and the solidness of drive components is increased. Also, production times can be reduced drastically.

For more than 35 years, Leifeld continuously developed the necking-in technology and has gained one-of-a-kind know-how in engineering for manufacture of high-pressure gas bottles made from aluminium and steel. Especially its high efficiency due to short cycle times and highes forming performances make this procedure interesting.

Wheels, wheel discs, and rims are security-related and demanding components in the automotive industry. For passenger transport, especially drive comfort and safety while driving fast are main issues. When talking about transport logistics, additional requirements need to be met regarding wheel strength for heavy loads.  

A crucial aspect in drive technology is the weight. With flow-forming technology, Leifeld offers an economical alternative to produce weight-optimized rims in high numbers. The WSC series has been designed and developed for producing wheels for passenger cars and trucks. Metal spinning and flow forming are used to shape appropriate rim contours of wheels made of aluminium, steel, and other highstrength alloys.