Questions, thinking, punching better

For the process-optimized manufacturing of ready-to-install components, customers ideally involve Nägeli Swiss AG already during the development phase of a product. (© Image source: Nägeli Swiss AG)

At Nägeli Swiss AG, outstanding solutions are created after tool design and manufacturing through deep drawing, stamping, bending, embossing, and rolling. (© Image source: Nägeli Swiss AG)

The in-house presses mold with up to 2000 kN and process all punchable materials from 0.04 to 5 millimeters. (© Image source: Nägeli Swiss AG)

With extensive experience, a wealth of know-how, and clever considerations for the production of stamped parts, Nägeli Swiss AG repeatedly manages to surprise customers. This includes pushing the limits of what is possible for a housing part of an electric motor through a sequential compound tool. This significantly reduces the number of assembly parts and greatly simplifies the assembly process. Experts in the stamping industry are just as excited about fine thread-insertion radii or embossed screw head countersinks.

"Those who can accept that we, as stamping experts, think along, ask questions, and possibly suggest improvements, will highly value us as a partner," promises Niklaus Nägeli. The 46-year-old graduate engineer is a member of the management board of Nägeli Swiss AG. The company from Gütlingen on the Swiss Lake Constance shore has succeeded in replacing an assembly of multiple individual parts with an integrated forming part. The complex component is manufactured very efficiently using a nine-stage sequential compound tool and greatly simplifies the assembly of the units for the customer.

Designing the component for manufacturing

"The art often lies in understanding the function of the component, developing suggestions for a process-optimized solution, and designing the forming steps for optimal manufacturing," emphasizes Niklaus Nägeli. Through targeted process development, Nägeli Swiss AG often pushes the boundaries of what is feasible in production. The experts demonstrated this with a component used as an air flow nozzle. For this nipple, the goal is to shorten the diameter in the optimal draw-in stage while simultaneously gaining height. "This is one of our manufacturing highlights," Nägeli proudly assures.

The forming technical expertise is also evident in fine-embossed components for textile machines, ratchet wheels for Swiss diving watches, or safety components for tank monitoring. "We seek innovative approaches and new ways to manufacture products optimally. That’s why we ideally involve customers early in the development phase of a product," confirms Nägeli. This results in outstanding solutions after tool design and manufacturing through deep drawing, stamping, bending, embossing, and rolling. The in-house presses reshape with up to 2000 kN and process all stampable materials from 0.04 to 5 millimeters thick. Subsequent secondary processes such as deburring, mechanical processing, and heat treatment ensure ready-to-install small and large series parts.

Partners on equal footing: intensive but rewarding

Forming tools, manufacturing processes, and the resulting optimal products at Nägeli are always the result of asking questions and thoughtful consideration. This may initially be challenging for some requesting customers but will usually be worthwhile. If you are looking for a partner on equal footing for metal forming parts, Gütlingen on the Swiss Lake Constance shore is the right place to be.