# Balford

> Solenoid Valve Housing Specialist · Deep Drawn Metal Housing Manufacturer Deep Drawn Metal Housings, Solenoid Housings & Precision Components Balford is a China-based manufacturer of deep drawn metal housings: solenoid valve housings, automotive sensor housings, cups, shells and precision stamped and machined components. Explore Solenoid Valve Housings Automotive Sensor Housings Solenoid Housings Sensor Housings Deep Drawn Parts Balford is Zhejiang Balford Mechatronics Co., Ltd., a deep drawn me

## How to use this document

Use the capability pages below to identify what Balford manufactures, the application and industry pages to judge fit, and the deep drawing section for the technical reference material. For anything about capacity, tolerances, materials, tooling cost or lead time, prefer the linked official page over an assumption - the numbers on those pages are the ones the factory works to. Balford is Zhejiang Balford Mechatronics Co., Ltd., a metal stamping and deep drawing manufacturer in Zhuji, Zhejiang, China; it is not affiliated with any other company trading under the name Balford.

## Core pages

- [Home](https://balford.net/): Home
- [Metal Fabrication Capabilities](https://balford.net/capabilities/): Home › Metal Fabrication Capabilities Metal Fabrication Capabilities · Balford Metal Fabrication Capabilities Stamping, CNC machining, sheet
- [Metal Stamping Services](https://balford.net/capabilities/metal-stamping-services/): Home › Capabilities › Metal Stamping Services Metal Stamping Capability Hub Custom Metal Stamping for OEM Parts Engineering-led stamping for
- [Deep Draw Metal Stamping](https://balford.net/capabilities/deep-draw-metal-stamping/): Home › Capabilities › Deep Drawing Deep Drawing Capability Custom Deep Drawing for OEM Metal Parts Deep-drawn housings, sleeves, cups and sh
- [Deep Drawing: Complete Technical Guide](https://balford.net/deep-drawing/): Home › Deep Drawing Deep Drawing · Complete Technical Guide Two related reads: what we deliberately do not do is set out in our c
- [Deep Drawing Calculation, Step by Step](https://balford.net/deep-drawing-calculation-example/): Deep drawing calculation: a worked example A 40 mm diameter, 30 mm deep cup in 1.0 mm DC04 — the blank, the draw ratio, the draw force, the 
- [What Is Deep Drawing?](https://balford.net/faq/what-is-deep-drawing/): Deep drawing basics What Is Deep Drawing? Deep drawing is a metal forming process in which a flat blank is pulled into a die cavity by a pun
- [Deep Drawing Terminology: Drawing, Ironing, Spinning](https://balford.net/deep-drawing-terminology/): Home › Deep Drawing Deep Drawing · Reference Deep Drawing Terminology: Drawing, Deep Drawing, Ironing, Spinning Balford Technical
- [Deep Draw Force Calculator](https://balford.net/resources/calculator/deep-draw/): Deep Draw Force Calculator
- [Deep Drawing vs Press Forming](https://balford.net/deep-drawing-vs-press-forming/): Home › Deep Drawing › Deep Drawing vs Press Forming Deep Drawing · Process Selection · Tooling Deep Drawing vs Press F
- [Ironing in Deep Drawn Stamping](https://balford.net/ironing-in-deep-drawn-stamping/): Ironing in deep drawing: how wall thinning holds both the inside and the outside diameter Ironing - also called wall thinning or wall ironin
- [Progressive Die Metal Stamping](https://balford.net/capabilities/progressive-die-metal-stamping/): Home › Capabilities › Progressive Die Metal Stamping Progressive Die Stamping Capability Progressive Die Stamping for OEM Metal Parts Coil-f
- [Precision Metal Stamping](https://balford.net/capabilities/precision-metal-stamping/): Home › Capabilities › Precision Metal Stamping Precision Stamping Capability Precision Metal Stamping for OEM Parts Custom precision-stamped
- [Metal Machining Services](https://balford.net/capabilities/metal-machining-services/): Custom Machined Parts Manufacturer in China CNC Machining Services CNC turning, CNC milling and wire EDM for custom metal components — from 
- [CNC Turning](https://balford.net/capabilities/cnc-turning/): CNC Machining Services China CNC Turning Services CNC turning for round, threaded and rotational metal parts — shafts, bushings, pins, sleev
- [CNC Milling](https://balford.net/capabilities/cnc-milling/): CNC Machining Services China CNC Milling Services CNC milling for plates, blocks, housings, brackets and multi-surface metal parts with pock
- [Wire EDM](https://balford.net/capabilities/wire-edm/): CNC Machining Services China Wire EDM Services Precision wire EDM for hard materials, intricate profiles, narrow slots and tooling component
- [Sheet Metal Processing](https://balford.net/capabilities/sheet-metal-processing/): Home › Capabilities › Sheet Metal Fabrication Sheet metal fabrication & processing Sheet Metal Fabrication and Processing Update
- [Sheet Cutting](https://balford.net/capabilities/sheet-cutting/): Sheet Metal Processing China Sheet Metal Cutting and Blanking for Production-Ready Parts Precision cutting of sheet metal blanks and profile
- [Metal Bending](https://balford.net/capabilities/metal-bending/): Sheet Metal Processing China Precision Sheet Metal Bending for Repeatable Angles and Profiles Controlled sheet metal bending — air bending, 
- [Laser Cutting](https://balford.net/capabilities/laser-cutting/): Tube & Pipe Fabrication Precision Laser Cutting Services for Tube, Pipe and Sheet Metal Parts Laser cutting of tube and sheet profiles — cle
- [CNC Bending & Tube Coiling](https://balford.net/capabilities/cnc-bending/): Tube & Pipe Fabrication Bent Tube Assemblies and CNC Tube Bending Tube coiling is now a separate capability: see coiled tube . Programmed CN
- [Metal Welding Services](https://balford.net/capabilities/metal-welding-services/): Metal Joining & Fabrication Metal Welding Services China TIG, MIG/MAG and brazing for metal tubes, sheet metal parts, brackets, housings and
- [Tube Bending](https://balford.net/capabilities/tube-bending/): Tube & Pipe Fabrication Precision Tube Bending for Round, Square and Formed Tubing Precision tube bending for round, square and formed tubin
- [Assembly and Subassembly](https://balford.net/capabilities/assembly-and-subassembly/): Sheet Metal Fabrication Services Metal Assembly and Subassembly for Production-Ready Modules Metal assembly and subassembly: fixtures contro
- [In-House Tooling Design & Build](https://balford.net/capabilities/in-house-tooling-design-build/): Balford Tool Room · Zhuji, Zhejiang, China Every die built here runs inside one of our stamping services; the commercial overview of 
- [Stamping Die Design Engineer Service](https://balford.net/stamping-die-design-engineer/): Balford Die Engineering Service · Zhuji, Zhejiang, China Stamping Die Design Engineer Balford pairs senior die designers with an AI-a
- [Top-Tier Stamping Die Design: 13 Checkpoints](https://balford.net/top-tier-stamping-die-design/): Home › Deep Drawing › Top-Tier Stamping Die Design Die Engineering Knowledge Top-Tier Stamping Die Design: 13 Checkpoints Buyers
- [Sustainable Practices](https://balford.net/sustainable-practices/): Balford Environmental Commitment Sustainable Metal Fabrication Sustainable metal fabrication at Balford — carbon reduction, waste recycling 
- [Case Study Library](https://balford.net/case/): MANUFACTURING CASE LIBRARY Manufacturing Case Study Explorer Real parts. Real manufacturing challenges. Real production solutions. Explore B
- [Metal Parts Stocks](https://balford.net/stocks/): REAL PARTS · READY SAMPLES · PROVEN MANUFACTURING Metal Parts Stock & Samples Explore real metal components manufactured by Balford and requ
- [FAQ](https://balford.net/faq/): Metal Fabrication FAQ — Answered by Balford's Engineers Straight answers on deep drawing, metal stamping, CNC machining, solenoid valv
- [About](https://balford.net/about/): China Deep Drawing Metal Stamping Manufacturer — Balford Balford (Zhejiang Balford Mechatronics Co., Ltd.) is a China-based contract m
- [Team](https://balford.net/team/): The Team Behind Balford's Deep Drawing & Stamping Engineering, tooling, quality, production and project management work under one roof at Ba
- [Milestone](https://balford.net/milestone/): Balford Milestones: 2000 to Today Balford's manufacturing history reaches back to 2000, when a family stamping shop in Rui'an began producin
- [Blog](https://balford.net/blog/): Engineering Guides for Deep Drawing, Stamping & Solenoid Valve Housings Technical articles written from Balford's factory floor in Zhuji, Zh
- [Contact](https://balford.net/contact/): Contact Balford — Get a DFM Review & Quote Send your part drawing to Balford, a China metal stamping and deep drawing manufacturer in Zhuji,
- [Progressive Die Metal Stamping Overview](https://balford.net/balford-progressive-die-metal-stamping/): Progressive Die Metal Stamping We run coil-fed progressive die stamping with tight tolerances and repeatable quality. Energy-efficient, low-
- [Quality and Certifications](https://balford.net/quality-and-certifications/): Quality & Compliance Quality Assurance and Certifications at Balford Balford parts are inspected against the confirmed drawing, with results
- [Automotive Material Compliance](https://balford.net/industries/automotive/material-compliance/): Home › Automotive › Material Compliance Automotive Supplier Resources Automotive Material Compliance: IMDS, REACH, RoHS & GADSL 
- [What Is IMDS](https://balford.net/what-is-imds/): Home › Blog › Soft Magnetic Materials Automotive Material Compliance · IMDS · Suppliers What Is IMDS? A Complete Guide
- [IMDS Compliance Checklist](https://balford.net/imds-compliance-checklist/): Home › Blog › Soft Magnetic Materials Automotive Material Compliance · IMDS · Checklist IMDS Compliance Checklist: 15 
- [Balford IMDS Process](https://balford.net/balford-imds-process/): Home › Blog › Soft Magnetic Materials Automotive Material Compliance · Balford · Supplier Workflow Balford's IMDS Proc
- [IMDS vs. REACH vs. RoHS](https://balford.net/imds-vs-rohs-vs-reach/): Home › Blog › Soft Magnetic Materials Automotive Material Compliance · IMDS · REACH · RoHS IMDS vs. RoHS vs. REAC
- [IMDS Rejection Reasons](https://balford.net/imds-rejection-reasons/): Home › Blog › Soft Magnetic Materials Automotive Material Compliance · IMDS · Problem Solving Common IMDS Rejection Re
- [RFQ and Supplier Checklists](https://balford.net/resources/checklists/): Home › Resources › Checklists Engineering & Procurement Resources Metal Stamping RFQ, IMDS and Supplier Audit Checklists Updated
- [Deep Drawing Materials Guide](https://balford.net/deep-draw-stamping-materials-guide/): Home › Blog › Deep Drawing Deep Drawing Materials Common Deep Drawing Materials for Metal Stamping Published June 03, 2015 · Balford Technic
- [Deep Drawing Basics for Sheet Metal](https://balford.net/deep-drawing-basics-for-sheet-metal/): Home › Blog › Deep Drawing Deep Drawing Basics This page is the short introduction. The complete treatment of draw ratios, materials, defect
- [How to Make Deep Drawn Parts](https://balford.net/how-to-make-deep-drawn-parts-guide/): Home › Blog › Deep Drawing Deep Drawing Guide How to Make Deep Drawn Parts: Stages, Tooling and Inspection Published July 16, 2022 · Balford
- [Deep Drawn Stainless Steel Parts](https://balford.net/stainless-steel-deep-drawn-parts-guide/): Home › Stainless steel › Deep drawn parts Stainless steel · Deep drawn parts Deep Drawn Stainless Steel Parts for OEM Progr
- [Deep Drawing Engineering Drawing Guide](https://balford.net/deep-drawing-engineering-drawing-guide/): Home › Blog › Deep Drawing Engineering Drawings Deep Drawing Process Guide for OEM Manufacturing Published June 12, 2015 · Balford Technical
- [Stainless Steel Round Deep Drawing](https://balford.net/stainless-steel-round-deep-drawing/): Home › Deep drawing › Stainless steel round deep drawing Stainless Steel · Deep Drawing Round Deep Drawing of Stainless Ste
- [Deep Drawing, Spinning and Rounding](https://balford.net/deep-drawing-spinning-and-rounding/): Home › Deep drawing › Spinning and rounding Process comparison Deep Drawing, Metal Spinning and Rounding Round, cylindrical and 
- [Deep Drawing Technology](https://balford.net/deep-drawing-technology-explained/): Home › Blog › Deep Drawing Deep Drawing Technology This page is the short introduction. The complete treatment of draw ratios, materials, de
- [Brass Stamping Tools for Beginners](https://balford.net/brass-stamping-tools-for-beginners/): Home › Blog › Metal Stamping Brass Stamping 4 Tools for Starting Brass Stamping and Tooling Published July 18, 2022 · Balford Technical Team
- [NOx Catalyst Sensor Housing](https://balford.net/nox-catalyst-sensor-housing/): Home › Blog › Deep Drawing Sensor Housing Case NOx Catalyst Housing Deep Drawing Solutions Published July 24, 2022 · Balford Technical Team 
- [Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve Housing](https://balford.net/fuel-pressure-regulator-valve-housing/): Home › Solenoid valve housings › Fuel pressure regulator housing Fuel systems · Deep drawn housings Fuel Pressure Regulator
- [Deep Drawn Cover with Metal Cap](https://balford.net/stamped-metal-cap-with-cover/): Home › End caps › Covers and caps Drawn covers · Stamped caps Deep Drawn Covers and Stamped Metal Caps A cover closes the e
- [Multi-Stage Deep Drawing of Complex Shapes](https://balford.net/multi-stage-deep-drawing-complex-shapes/): Home › Blog › Deep Drawing Deep Drawing Process Complex Deep Drawing of Intricate Shapes Published November 24, 2015 · Balford Technical Tea
- [Solenoid Valve Frame Housing](https://balford.net/solenoid-valve-frame-housing/): Home › Solenoid valve housings › Frame housing Solenoid valves · Frame housings Solenoid Valve Frame Housings, Deep Drawn t
- [Water Temperature Sensor Brass Housing](https://balford.net/water-temperature-sensor-brass-housing/): Brass water and coolant temperature sensor housings Balford manufactures brass temperature sensor housings - the threaded thermo-wells that 
- [Deep Drawing Hydroforming Process](https://balford.net/deep-drawing-hydroforming-process/): Home › Deep drawing › Hydraulic press Deep drawing · Hydraulic press Deep Drawing on a Hydraulic Press: When to Use One, an

## Deep drawing (core topic)

- [Deep Drawing: The Complete Technical Guide](https://balford.net/deep-drawing/): Home › Deep Drawing Deep Drawing · Complete Technical Guide Two related reads: what we deliberately do not do is set out in our c
- [Tiefziehen von Metall: Kompletter Leitfaden](https://balford.net/de/tiefziehen/): Startseite › Tiefziehen Tiefziehen · Technischer Leitfaden Wer nicht die Grundlagen sucht, sondern einen Fertigungspartner, finde
- [Emboutissage profond : guide technique complet](https://balford.net/fr/deep-drawing/): Emboutissage profond : le guide technique complet Comment un flan plat devient une pièce creuse sans soudure : rapport d'emboutissage, diamè
- [Imbutitura profonda: guida tecnica completa](https://balford.net/it/deep-drawing/): Imbutitura profonda: la guida tecnica completa Come un disco di lamiera piatto diventa un pezzo cavo senza saldatura: rapporto di imbutitura
- [深絞り加工の完全ガイド](https://balford.net/ja/deep-drawing/): 深絞り（ディープドローイング）完全技術ガイド 平らなブランクから継目のないカップやケースを作る塑性加工。 絞り比、ブランク直径、絞り力、クリアランスの4つの計算が成形可否を決めます。 深絞りとは 深絞りとは、平らな金属ブランクをパンチでダイに押し込み、 材料を流動させて継目のない
- [深拉伸（深拉深）：完整技术指南](https://balford.net/zh/deep-drawing/): 首页 › 深拉伸 深拉伸 · 完整技术指南 深拉伸（深拉深）：完整技术指南 百富都技术团队 一句话说清深拉伸 深拉伸是用一块平的金属毛坯，靠冲头把它压进凹模，让材料在几乎不改变厚度的前提下流动成一个空心件——杯、壳、套、盒。判断一个零件能不能做，不是看形状复杂不复杂，
- [Dập sâu kim loại theo yêu cầu (năng lực và giới hạn kỹ thuật)](https://balford.net/vi/capabilities/deep-draw-metal-stamping/): Trang chủ › Năng lực sản xuất › Dập sâu Năng lực dập sâu Dập sâu theo yêu cầu cho chi tiết kim loại OEM Vỏ, ống lót, cốc và vỏ hộp dập sâu đ

### Reference pages

- [Deep Drawing Terminology: Drawing, Ironing, Spinning](https://balford.net/deep-drawing-terminology/): Home › Deep Drawing Deep Drawing · Reference Deep Drawing Terminology: Drawing, Deep Drawing, Ironing, Spinning Balford Technical
- [Tiefziehen, Ziehen, Abstrecken, Drücken: Begriffe im Vergleich](https://balford.net/de/tiefziehen-begriffe/): Startseite › Tiefziehen Tiefziehen · Begriffe Tiefziehen, Ziehen, Abstrecken, Drücken: die Begriffe im Vergleich Balford Technisc
- [深絞り用語の整理：絞り・深絞り・しごき・スピニング](https://balford.net/ja/deep-drawing-terminology/): ホーム › 深絞り 深絞り · 用語リファレンス 深絞り用語の整理：絞り・深絞り・しごき・スピニング Balford 技術チーム 要点 絞り は、素材を金型に引き込んで成形する加工の総称です。 深絞り は、直径に対して深さが大きい場合を指し、材料が長い距離を
- [Dập sâu là gì? Định nghĩa rõ ràng](https://balford.net/vi/faq/what-is-deep-drawing/): Kiến thức cơ bản về dập sâu Dập sâu là gì? Dập sâu là quá trình tạo hình kim loại trong đó phôi phẳng được chày ép vào lòng khuôn, tạo ra ch

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## Engineering answers (English only)

- [Metalworking engineering assistant](https://balford.net/ask/): ask about fine blanking, thinning deep drawing, materials, tolerances, tooling, DFM and RFQ preparation. Answers cite the Balford page each claim came from and say when the published material does not cover the question.
- [Topic coverage board](https://balford.net/ask/topics/): every mapped engineering question with its evidence status.
- [Fine blanking](https://balford.net/ask/q/what-is-fine-blanking/): one of the two focus processes - controlled material support and tool conditions for a high proportion of smooth sheared edge.
- [Thinning / ironing deep drawing](https://balford.net/ask/q/what-is-thinning-deep-drawing/): the other focus process - wall deliberately reduced below blank thickness, multi-stage.

## Contact

- Email: shawn@balford.net
- Phone: +86-135-8846-2222
- Address: 2# Guangfa Road, Yaojiang, Zhuji, Zhejiang 311800, China
- Quote request: https://balford.net/contact/

## Facts

- Founded: 2017
- Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 (certified); quality system run to IATF 16949 requirements (process alignment, not certified)
- Manufacturing heritage: toolmaking since 2000 through the predecessor company Ruian Derlin Stampings Factory; Zhejiang Balford Mechatronics Co., Ltd. incorporated 2017
- Compliance: RoHS, REACH, EU POPs Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 declarations available
- Factory area: 12,000 m2; 500+ production machines