New Metal-Forming Challenges in the EV Sector

The rapid growth of the electric vehicle (EV) sector introduces new demands to the press shop: forming wide, lightweight aluminum alloy sheets (5000 and 6000 series) for battery enclosures, structural modules, and busbar connectors with zero surface contamination.

EV Component Press Engineering Demands

• Wide Bed Dimensions with Dual-Point Drive: Aluminum battery trays require wide, shallow profiles. Milap Two-Point Crankless (MCL Series) and Two-Point Crank (MDC Series) presses deliver balanced force across wide beds without tilting the slide.
• Controlling Aluminum Springback: Aluminum alloys exhibit significantly more elastic springback than commercial mild steel. Milap presses feature precision bottom-dead-center dwelling and micro-adjustable shut heights to ensure repeatable bending angles.
• Clean-Room Operation with Zero Oil Dripping: Battery cell enclosures must remain completely free of oil residue. Milap incorporates positive-seal lubrication recovery systems and enclosed guideway boots to keep working bed areas dry and clean.