China International Metal Forming Exhibition (MetalForm China)
Release time:
2025-05-06
Time: May 2025 (specific time to be announced)
Location: Shanghai New International Expo Center
Organizer: China Forging Association (CFA)
Exhibition Introduction
MetalForm China is currently China's largest, most professional and internationally influential metal forming industry exhibition, focusing on displaying the world's latest stamping, forging, sheet metal processing equipment, materials and technical solutions. Since its establishment in the 1990s, the exhibition has become an important platform for industry companies to find partners, release new products and understand industry trends.
The exhibition content covers stamping production lines, automation equipment, mold technology, various metal materials (steel, aluminum, etc.) and intelligent manufacturing solutions, especially by the automotive, construction machinery, home appliances, hardware manufacturing, construction supporting and other fields of enterprises highly concerned.
Packaging and transportation
Exhibits usually include large equipment, metal material coils, formed parts and molds, etc. The organizer provides exhibitors with professional exhibition transportation docking services, including entry guidance, large-scale lifting services, and post-exhibition return arrangements, and cooperates with the official designated logistics providers of the exhibition hall to ensure the safe and efficient arrival of exhibits.
Main features
Focus on the field of metal forming and accurate positioning;
Integrate upstream and downstream industrial chains to create a complete ecosystem;
Gather global high-quality suppliers and terminal buyers;
Attract a large number of buyers from industries such as automotive parts, rail transit, and construction steel every year;
Hold multiple industry forums and technical exchanges at the same time.
Application fields
Automobile manufacturing (body structure parts, chassis parts)
Construction machinery and agricultural machinery equipment
Home appliance manufacturing (casing, bracket, internal hardware)
Building steel structure, door and window manufacturing
Aerospace and rail transportation
Light industrial products (furniture hardware, kitchen and bathroom products)
Our advantages
As the industry's leading exhibition, MetalForm China's biggest advantage is:
High proportion of professional visitors (over 85% are decision makers or technical leaders)
Strong organizer resources (endorsed by China Forging Association)
Support exhibitors to launch new products and industry presentations to increase exposure
Can share resources with concurrent exhibitions to expand exhibition benefits
Process flow
The main technical processes displayed at MetalForm China include:
Stamping forming technology
Precision forging and warm forging process
CNC sheet metal cutting and bending
Automated sheet metal forming production line
Intelligent flexible manufacturing system (FMS)
Metal surface treatment and anti-corrosion technology
High-performance mold manufacturing and application
Material introduction
The metal materials involved in the exhibited products mainly include:
Carbon structural steel
Stainless steel
High-strength alloy steel
Aluminum and aluminum alloy
Magnesium alloy
Special metal composite materials (for lightweight automobiles)
Main types
The equipment and product types highlighted by MetalForm China include:
Punching machines and stamping automation equipment
Forging machinery and intelligent forging production lines
CNC cutting equipment
Sheet bending, rolling, shearing machines
Robot loading and unloading systems
Forming molds and mold materials
Metal sheet and wire raw materials

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