Stamping & Forming
Multi-Slide Forming & Bihler Stamping
Custom-made forming with slide machines tailored to your specific specifications. Discover Filame's deep expertise, production capabilities, sector expertise, materials and finishings.
We manufacture all types of parts on our Bihler slide machines – the parts are manufactured using specialised tooling we design and build in-house. We offer a wide choice of materials and finishes and automatic assembly of various types of parts. From the prototypes to big series.
Coil thickness from 0.1 to 3 mm.
Technical Specifications
- Coil thickness: 0.1 mm to 3 mm.
- Technology: Bihler multi-slide machines for multi-stage forming.
- Capabilities: High-speed production, high precision, and integrated automatic assembly.
- Custom Tooling: Designed and manufactured in-house.
- Materials: Spring steel (XC75, XC100), stainless steel (301, 304, 316), bronze, copper, and Inconel.
Worked Steels
- Spring steel XC75, XC80, XC100
- Inox 301 (E1 to E6)
- Inox 304, 316
- Phosphor bronze, beryllium
- Copper, brass …
- Inconel
- …
Finishings
- Oiling
- Zinc plating
- Epoxy coating
- Cataphoresis
- Teflon © coating
- Geomet © coating
- Passivation
- Phosphate treatment
- Marking
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Microbillage
- Tribofinition
- Ebavurage
- Grenaillage
- Unit packaging in sachets, etc.
Product samples
Industries we serve
The Filame Group manufactures precision components for a wide range of industries. Discover the main sectors we serve:
Aerospace
Automotive
Civil Engineering
Construction
Defense Industry
Lock Industry
Machine Construction
Medical & Pharma
We also serve many other sectors. For more details on all of our industry services, visit our Industries & customers page, or contact us for any custom requests.
Technical Documentation
Questions & Answers
01 What are the advantages of using Bihler slide machines ?
Bihler technology allows for complex, multi-stage bending and stamping in a single process, ensuring high speed, extreme precision, and cost-effectiveness for large industrial series.
02 What is the thickness range for parts made on slide machines ?
We typically process coils and strips with a thickness ranging from 0.1 mm to 3 mm, ensuring precise forming for a variety of applications.
03 Does Filame design the tooling for slide machines in-house ?
Yes, our specialized in-house tooling department designs and builds the specific tools required for each project, ensuring total control over quality and lead times.
04 What materials can be processed on multislide machines ?
05 Can slide machines perform automatic assembly ?
Yes, one of the key features of our slide machines is the ability to perform automatic assembly of multiple components during the forming process.
06 Is Bihler technology suitable for large production volumes ?
Yes, it is the ideal solution for large industrial series that require consistent high precision and complex geometries.
07 How does Filame ensure the quality and compliance of its products ?
Filame is ISO 9001 certified and operates in accordance with IATF 16949 requirements. We utilize advanced automated optical inspection (AOI) systems for 100% dimensional compliance and routinely provide full EN 10204 3.1 material certifications and PPAP Level 3 documentation.
08 Can Filame assist in the engineering, design, and prototyping phase ?
Yes. Our in-house engineering design studio collaborates directly with your R&D teams to co-design progressive dies and optimize part geometries for cost-efficient mass production. We also utilize advanced 3D printing to quickly manufacture prototypes, assembly jigs, and custom verification fixtures.
09 Which industries does Filame primarily manufacture components for ?
We manufacture high-precision components for demanding sectors worldwide, including the Automotive, Aerospace, Medical & Pharmaceutical, Defense, Nuclear, Civil Engineering, Construction, and Locksmith industries.
10 What manufacturing machinery does Filame utilize for production ?
Our state-of-the-art Nivelles facility features high-speed automatic mechanical presses (with multi-step progressive tooling), stand-alone mechanical presses, hydraulic presses, Bihler multi-slide machines, CNC 2D/3D wire formers, laser-cutting/punching machines, and automated welding robots.
11 What are Filame's shipping capabilities and delivery times across Europe ?
Headquartered in Nivelles, Belgium, at the geographic heart of Europe, Filame provides robust logistics with rapid shipping across all major European countries—including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and beyond—with transit times typically between 24 and 48 hours once production is completed.
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