Whether they are round, oval, semi-round or custom-shaped, metal bars or rods are used for creating watch components such as bracelets and chains, strap lugs, strap pins, watch cases, dial supports and more. Learn about the production of bars for watchmaking.
What are metal bars for watchmaking
Watchmaking bars are metal pieces used as raw material for producing watch components. They are available in specific cross-sections and predefined profiles, which can vary depending on the design and specifications of the model.
The production of watchmaking metal bars involves metalworking processes that include techniques such as cold rolling, forming, welding and cutting to achieve the desired shapes and dimensions for each watch component or spare part.
By using metal bars, watch manufacturers benefit from increased efficiency and uniformity in production. This allows for precise machining and a consistent finish, ensuring a high quality of the components. Additionally, the use of rolled bars offers greater design flexibility and customization during the production process.
For these reasons, metal bars for watchmaking play a key role in creating various components, providing a versatile and high-quality base material suitable for all types of watches, whether analog, digital, wristwatches or pocket watches.
Metals used for watchmaking bars
Depending on the specific design requirements, cost considerations and application of the particular watch, metal rods for watchmaking can be made using various types of precious and non-precious metals. The most commonly used ones include:
- Stainless steel: one of the most common metals for watch components. Stainless steel is corrosion-resistant and available in a wide range of finishes and colors. It is often chosen for its durability and modern appearance.
- Titanium: a lightweight and durable metal increasingly used in sports and high-end watchmaking. Known for its corrosion resistance, lightness, and hardness, titanium offers a fashionable look and can be worked into complex cuts.
- Gold: the most commonly used precious metal for producing metal bars for luxury watches. Appreciated for its elegance, corrosion resistance and workability, components made of gold provide a luxurious and precious look.
- Special metal alloys: among those used in watchmaking are brass, bronze and sterling silver, which can give watches a vintage look or unique character.
Watchmaking rods can be made from other metals or alloys based on the preferences of manufacturers. The choice of material depends on aesthetic, functional and performance requirements of the model, as well as production and budget considerations.
INVIMEC machinery for watch components
In the creation of metallic components for watchmaking, INVIMEC machines can prove to be extremely effective solutions. Our special rolling mill is specifically designed for the production of round, oval and semi-round rolled bars suitable for watchmaking.
Thanks to the modular cage structure and the electronic wire tension adjustment system, it is possible to successfully perform the cold rolling of critical or usually non-laminable metallic materials, without the need to change machinery.
The single-drive technology of the INVIMEC cold rolling mill allows for complete management of each workstation, ensuring flexible production of metal bars and rods for watches, perfectly adaptable to the nature of the material being processed.
Furthermore, the INVIMEC rolling mill for watchmaking is equipped with an output device that guides and deposits the rods or bars, thus avoiding any risk of damage.
With INVIMEC metalworking specialized solutions, watch manufacturers can control key parameters such as speed, power, and wire tension, resulting in high-quality rolled bars. To enhance the production of bars for your watch components, find out our full range of machinery!
