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The Art of Sheet Metal Bending

In the world of manufacturing, sheet metal bending is an essential process that allows for the creation of various products, structures, and components. Bended sheet metal factories play a crucial role in society, producing items as diverse as automotive parts, household appliances, aerospace components, and much more. In this blog post, we will explore the art of sheet metal bending, its importance in manufacturing, and the factors that contribute to the success of bended sheet metal factories.

The Basics of Sheet Metal Bending

Sheet metal bending involves the deformation of metal sheets to achieve specific angles or shapes. This process generally takes place in a press brake, which utilizes a punch and die to exert force on the sheet metal, causing it to bend. The choice of material, thickness, and bend radius significantly impact the outcome of the bending process.

The Role of Bended Sheet Metal in Manufacturing

Bended sheet metal is ubiquitous in manufacturing industries due to its versatility, strength, and cost-effectiveness. It is commonly used in the creation of enclosures, chassis, brackets, and panels. The precise and accurate bending of sheet metal is essential to ensure that the final product meets the necessary specifications and functions effectively.

The Factors Contributing to Success

Successful bended sheet metal factories understand the significance of several factors that influence the quality and efficiency of their production processes:

1. Advanced Machinery and Technology:

Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and technology is crucial for achieving precise and consistent bends in sheet metal. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) press brakes, for example, allow for programmable bending sequences and ensure high accuracy.

2. Skilled Workforce:

Having a team of experienced and well-trained professionals is vital to ensuring efficient sheet metal bending. Skilled operators can interpret technical drawings, make adjustments to machinery, and perform quality control checks throughout the production process.

3. Quality Materials:

The choice of materials significantly impacts the quality and durability of bended sheet metal products. Factory managers should carefully select materials based on the intended application, considering factors such as corrosion resistance, strength, and aesthetics.

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A cutting process that can be used to cut metal and non-metallic materials of different material thicknesses. The laser beam that has been guided, shaped, and assembled lays the foundation for this.

Metal punching

A common manufacturing process used to produce large quantities of metal components. It utilizes mechanical operations to shape metal sheets at high speeds through a stamping machine according to mold design trends, in order to achieve the desired shape and size.

Bending

It involves applying force to sheet metal parts to change their geometric shape. This force will generate stress on the metal plate that exceeds its yield strength, causing physical deformation of the material without rupture or failure.

Material Selection for Sheet Metal Fabrication

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SPCC Steel (non-treated)

SGCC Steel (Galvanized steel)

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Sigma Technik Limited, as a prototype production company and rapid manufacturer focusing on rapid prototyping and low volume production of plastic and metal parts, has advanced manufacturing technology, one-stop service, diversified manufacturing methods, on-demand manufacturing services and efficient manufacturing processes, which can provide customers with high-quality, efficient and customized product manufacturing services and help customers improve product quality and market competitiveness.

Sheet metal manufacturing applications

Sheet metal processing can meet the production needs of various shapes and sizes of components, and can meet the needs of small batch, multi variety, and rapid production, with relatively low manufacturing costs.

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Sheet Metal FAQs

During sheet metal processing, due to the characteristics of materials and processing methods, parts can deform. The solution is to adjust the processing technology and methods, strengthen the support and fixation of materials, and use automated processing equipment to solve the problem.

Welding quality issues in sheet metal processing may lead to issues such as insufficient component strength, porosity, and cracks. The solution is to use high-quality welding materials and equipment, strengthen monitoring and control of the welding process, and ensure that the welding quality meets the requirements.

After the sheet metal processing is completed, surface treatment is required, such as spraying, electroplating, etc. Poor surface treatment may lead to corrosion, oxidation, and other issues. The solution is to use appropriate surface treatment methods and equipment, strictly control the quality of the surface treatment process, and ensure that the surface treatment effect meets the requirements.

During sheet metal processing, dimensional deviations may result in parts being unable to be assembled or poorly assembled. The solution is to strengthen dimensional control and monitoring during the machining process, use high-precision equipment for machining, and compensate for dimensional errors during the machining process.

Quality issues may occur during sheet metal processing, such as surface burrs, cracks, pores, etc. The solution is to strengthen quality control and inspection, use advanced testing equipment and methods, and ensure that the quality of each product meets the requirements.