Composite panels, spring systems for reliable forming processes

Fewer failures, longer service life, and more consistent force delivery. With composite panels from N2-Tech, you can get more out of every tool. We manufacture custom-fit systems for punch tool construction and solve typical problems associated with conventional gas springs through targeted system technology.

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What are composite panels and when are they used?

Composite panels connect several gas springs to form a precisely controllable overall system. The individual springs are connected via holes drilled directly into the plate, without any external hose lines. This results in a particularly low-maintenance system that operates reliably and durably. Whether for installation space problems, changing forces, or high cycle rates. Our composite panels are your solution when individual springs fail.

  • Toolmakers rely on composite panels when:
  • the available installation space is limited
  • hoses are not desired for design reasons
  • documentation requirements need to be reduced
  • maximum force stability is required for complex forming processes
  • regular maintenance of individual springs is not practical

Composite panels not only replace individual components, but also create a controlled, low-maintenance system that functions permanently.

Technology with a system: How composite panels work

Composite panels serve as the support structure, pressure distributor, and control point for interconnected gas springs. The pressure connection is made internally via drilled channels. The entire system is filled, monitored, and maintained centrally.

Advantages of this design:

  • All springs operate under identical pressure conditions
  • The force curve remains stable over the entire stroke
  • Lubrication is distributed evenly across all components
  • Maintenance, pressure regulation, and control via central fitting
  • No external hoses, no additional sealing points

The result: A closed spring system with high process reliability and low susceptibility to errors.

Advantages in daily use

Stable conversion results

Composite panels prevent uneven loads that lead to tool distortion and component defects. This ensures consistently high quality, even with complex geometries.

Longer service life with less maintenance

Centralized lubrication reduces wear and tear. This reduces maintenance work to a few predictable intervals per year and saves maintenance time.

Lower costs through failure prevention

An unplanned downtime can cost several thousand euros. A stable system with composite panels therefore often pays for itself with the first production stoppage it prevents.

Optimal use of installation space

The modular design allows powerful spring systems to be accommodated even in narrow tools. The plate is individually adapted to the geometry.

Greater security through centralized control

Monitorable pressure systems and uniform operating conditions for all springs increase operational reliability and reduce the risk of unplanned downtime.

Typical areas of application for composite panels

Our customers use composite panels wherever quality and cycle time are crucial. They are particularly suitable for:

  • Deep drawing tools with sensitive sheets
  • Series production with high output
  • Tools with asymmetrical design or limited installation space
  • Multi-stage forming processes with varying force inputs
  • Components with very tight tolerances
Our systems also prove themselves reliably over thousands of cycles when forming high-strength steel or aluminum.

What sets N2-Tech apart as a composite panels manufacturer

N2-Tech not only develops and manufactures composite panels, but also complete systems for toolmaking. As a specialized manufacturer, we contribute in-depth application knowledge, our own manufacturing capacities, and our long-standing partnership with Kaller. Our customers receive solutions, not individual parts.

These points make us special as a composite panels manufacturer:

Specialization in toolmaking

We are familiar with the problems encountered in practice and design our systems specifically for these requirements.

Custom manufacturing

Each composite panel is manufactured and tested according to your dimensions and load scenarios.

System expertise

We not only develop components, but also supply a coordinated system with pressure supply, monitoring, and documentation.

Consulting and service

We provide support in selection, design, construction, and installation. Training and maintenance are also included in the scope of services.

Own testing processes

All systems leave our premises tested, filled, and documented. This means that every component is ready for immediate use.

Long-term partnership

We support many customers over many years. With regular service intervals, readjustments, and system optimizations, we ensure that tools continue to function properly.

N2-Tech stands for composite panels that deliver what they promise. Functional, economical, and reliable in everyday tool use.

Contact

Would you like to use composite panels or optimize existing spring systems? Let our experts advise you. Together, we will find the right solution for your toolmaking requirements. Send us a non-binding inquiry now and receive a customized system solution.