Stamping and forming of insulation materials at GOBA

Stamping and Forming

In stamping, flat-lying insulation materials (Hostaphan, Mylar, Nomex, nonwovens, and others) are processed into stamped parts using stamping machines and custom stamping tools according to customer specifications. The stamping tools can optionally also bend in addition to stamping.

This means that during the stamping process, fold lines are simultaneously pre-embossed to facilitate later bending of the parts into their final position.

Steel rule cutting

A cost-effective approach is the stamping process using steel rule cutting. Steel rule dies consist of plywood boards with precisely cut slots, created by scroll saws or laser cutting. High-quality metal blades are inserted into these slots to serve as cutting edges.

Solid steel tools

On our automatic stamping machines, we also use solid steel tools. For customers with the highest demands on tolerance, dimensional accuracy, and tool life, this is the best alternative to steel rule cutting.

Experience and flexibility

Through our wealth of experience, we have continuously optimized our high-performance automatic machines and developed proprietary manufacturing methods that allow us to respond quickly and flexibly to individual customer requirements.

Depending on assessment or material properties, stamping is performed either from the roll or from pre-cut formats on state-of-the-art stamping machines. Production allows for a material thickness of stamped parts between 0.023 and 3.0 mm. The maximum dimensions of stamped and bent parts can be up to 1,000 x 2,000 mm.

Forming: our precision fitting

At GOBA, insulation materials are processed into insulation parts. Professional specialized tools are used for this purpose. Our know-how lies in forming insulation materials optimally without damaging the surface and structure of the material. The goal of forming is to achieve an optimal fit for the customer application.

Forming and fitting of insulation parts
Precision fitting of insulation parts into lamination stacks

In the electric motor sector, our insulation parts are fitted into your lamination stack. This ensures a smooth and efficient installation of our parts in your assembly process.

For special insulation parts with complex geometries, we form under the influence of heat.

Delivery forms and further processing

GOBA also delivers insulation parts stacked or packaged. This ensures automated further processing at the customer site. Package sizes and outer packaging can be individually designed. In selected customer projects, marker lines are applied to the insulation parts. The installation of the insulation parts can thus be detected and positioned by the customer using sensor technology.

Manufacturing processes

  • Folding
  • Embossing
  • Bending
  • Flanging

Hostaphan is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Polyesterfilm GmbH and UL-listed. Mylar and Nomex are registered trademarks of DuPont Teijin Films and DuPont de Nemours respectively, and UL-listed.

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Knowledge from our glossary

Technical fundamentals and term explanations on this topic.

  • Stamped Parts

    Stamped parts are flat components cut from web material by a tool in a single stroke. At GOBA they are made from electrical insulating materials between 0.023 and 3.0 mm thick.

  • Forming Technology

    Forming technology covers the manufacturing processes that give a solid body a new shape through plastic deformation while mass and material cohesion are preserved. At GOBA that means creasing, folding, embossing and thermoforming of insulating materials.

  • DIN 8580: Classification of Manufacturing Processes

    DIN 8580 assigns every manufacturing process to one of six main groups. With all groups, order numbers, follow-up standards and the status of the 2022 edition.

  • Rotary Die Cutting

    Rotary die cutting is a continuous punching process using rotating cylinders for precise, highly productive processing of roll material.

  • Bridge Die Cutter

    The bridge die cutter is a specialised stamping machine for the precise processing of materials with high accuracy in industrial manufacturing.

  • Matrix Stripping

    Matrix stripping describes the process-reliable removal of the waste matrix after die cutting or kiss-cut, cleanly separating the usable parts from the waste.