In the field of sheet metal processing, fine processes and strict processes are the key to ensuring product quality and precision. This article will delve into 49 sheet metal fabrication processes, covering a number of key areas from basic cutting and forming to precision joining. Each process is carefully designed and optimized to enhance the performance and appearance of sheet metal products to meet the needs of various industries.
Sheet metal processing processes include:
- Cutting material: refers to the process of obtaining rectangular workpieces through the plate shearing machine.
- Blanking: refers to the process of cutting the workpiece by LASER or CNC punching machine.
- Blanking: refers to the process of using a mold to get the shape of the product on an ordinary punching machine or other equipment.
- Punching: refers to the process of machining holes by ordinary punching machines and molds.
- Bending: refers to the process of forming the workpiece by the bending machine.
- Forming: refers to the process of using a mold to deform the workpiece on an ordinary punching machine or other equipment.
- Hole extraction: also called “flanging”, refers to the process of using a mold to form a round hole edge on the workpiece in an ordinary punch or other equipment.
- Tapping: refers to the process of machining internal threads on the workpiece.
- Reaming: refers to the process of using drill or milling cutter to process small holes on the workpiece into large holes.
- Countersunk hole: refers to the process of machining taper holes on the workpiece in order to cooperate with a type of connection similar to countersunk screws.
- Press riveting: refers to the use of a punch or hydraulic press to press the nut. The process by which fasteners such as riveted screws or riveted nut posts are firmly pressed to the workpiece
- Rising riveting: refers to the process of sinking the workpiece first, and then using a punch or hydraulic press to firmly press the rising riveting nut on the workpiece.
- Pulling: refers to the use of similar riveting process. The process of securely attaching joints such as rivet nuts (pops) to workpieces with a broach gun.
- Riveting: refers to the process of closely connecting two or more workpieces with a riveting gun as a tool.
- Riveting: The process of connecting two or more workpieces face to face with rivets. If the countersunk riveting is done, the workpieces need to be sunk first.
- Punching convex: refers to the process of forming a convex shape of the workpiece with a die in the punching press or hydraulic press.
- Punching tear: also known as “punching bridge”, refers to the process of forming the workpiece like a bridge with a mold in the punching press or hydraulic press.
- Printing: refers to the use of molds on the workpiece out of the text. The process of marking or other imprinting.
- Angle cutting: refers to the process of cutting the workpiece Angle using a die on the punch or hydraulic press.
- Punching mesh: refers to the hole of the workpiece out of the mesh with the mold on the ordinary punching machine or CNC punching machine.
- Patting: refers to the process of transitioning to a flat workpiece with a certain shape.
- Drilling: refers to the process of drilling the workpiece using the drill on the drilling machine or milling machine.
- Chamfering: refers to the process of machining the sharp corners of the workpiece using molds, files and sanders.
- Leveling: refers to the process of uneven workpiece processing before and after the use of other equipment to smooth the workpiece.
- Back teeth: refers to the process of repairing the second screw of the workpiece that has been tapped in advance.
- Protective film: refers to the process of using a film that can protect the surface of the workpiece to protect the workpiece surface.
- Tear protective film: refers to the cleaning process of the workpiece surface protection film.
- Calibration: refers to the process of adjusting the workpiece that has been processed and formed.
- Heat shrinkage: refers to the process of using heating equipment (heat gun, oven) to compress the plastic that covers the workpiece.
- Labeling: refers to the process of attaching the label to the specified position of the workpiece.
- Wire drawing: refers to the process of using a wire drawing machine and sand belt to treat the surface of the workpiece.
- Polishing: refers to the use of polishing equipment on the surface of the workpiece bright treatment process.
- Heat treatment: refers to the process of special treatment to improve the hardness of the workpiece.
- Deburring: refers to the process of sheet metal processing of the workpiece, using sander, file and other tools to remove the raw edge of the workpiece, so that the workpiece processing is smooth and smooth process.
- Argon arc welding: refers to the process of welding the workpiece and the workpiece connection by the argon arc welding machine at the edge or joint of the workpiece. Which is divided into intermittent welding, full welding, etc., to be clearly marked on the drawing.
- Touch welding: also known as “spot welding”, refers to the process of welding the workpiece face to face by the touch welding machine.
- Planting welding: refers to the process of firmly welding the welding screw on the workpiece with the planting welding gun.
- Welding and grinding: mainly refers to the use of grinding machine, file and other tools to make the workpiece welding scar smooth, smooth process.
- Pre-treatment: refers to the process of removing oil, rust and increasing the surface coating (such as phosphating film) and cleaning the workpiece with electrolytic solution after the workpiece sheet metal processing is completed, before painting or spraying powder.
- Scraping: refers to the process of using atomic ash to make up for defects on the surface of the workpiece such as welding gaps or pits.
- Scraping and grinding: mainly refers to the process of surface polishing of the workpiece after scraping using a flat mill or emery cloth.
- Oil injection: refers to the process of using a special spray gun to spray paint evenly on the surface of the workpiece.
- Powder spraying: refers to the process of using a spray gun to evenly spray the powder on the surface of the workpiece.
- Screen printing: refers to the process of using special ink to penetrate a special grid to form text or patterns on the surface of the workpiece.
- Electroplating: refers to the process of plating a layer of metal on the surface of the workpiece for the protection or beauty of the workpiece.
- Oxidation: refers to the process of forming an oxide film on the surface of the workpiece in order to protect or aesthetically pleasing the workpiece.
- Sandblasting: refers to the process of treating the surface of the workpiece by sandblasting
- Assembly: The process of assembling more than two workpieces together.
- Packaging: refers to the process of protecting the workpiece and facilitating transportation.
Application of sheet metal processing technology
Sheet metal processing is widely used in many industries, including aviation, automotive, construction, electrical and electronic, medical, and computer hardware. It meets the demand for metal parts with high strength, complex shapes and precision requirements in these areas, improving the performance, quality and appearance of products.
Conclusion: This paper combs 49 kinds of key processes of sheet metal processing, highlighting its professionalism and the pursuit of high-precision products. The sheet metal processing industry occupies an important position in the manufacturing industry and faces new opportunities and challenges. We sincerely invite industry colleagues to discuss with Futai manufacturers to provide professional solutions and free quotation services to promote the development of the industry.
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