Flat Forms include a wide range of shapes that are manufactured from flat strip material.

They are, typically, used for storing, and then releasing, energy when subjected to cyclic external loading. The applied load can be light to heavy in a relatively small space and can be designed to apply loads at multiple points.

In many cases where the flat form is a complex shape, only a portion may be functioning as a spring.

PCS can produce small quantity runs in our Short Order department and large runs using our 4-slide machines. Alloys used range from carbon alloy steels (1075/1095 spring steel) through 300 series stainless steel, Inconel and titanium alloys. Maximum thickness for flat forms ranges from 0.052" to 0.125" depending on the alloy.

Examples of flat forms include aircraft window clips, rod holders, and telecommunication equipment applications.

Wire forms take many shapes, from simple beams, or cantilever designs, to complex configurations including multi-plane bending.

They retain components in position and allow for limited deflection, or they remain static in a stored energy state. They are usually made from round, rectangular, or square wire.

Order quantities can range from hand-produced prototypes to large quantities run on 4-slide machines or CNC wire formers. Alloys range from low-cost carbon steels through the super alloys, including titanium, to meet your functional and environmental conditions.

Examples of wire forms include insulation holders of soft materials and hinge pins on doors or flappers.