The shaping and sizing of metal parts is a critical step in industrial production processes. In this process, machines are used to bring the materials to the desired form and dimensions by various processes. In this article, we have compiled the seven basic steps required for the shaping and sizing of metal parts for you as SBFM Makine. Each step is covered in detail, including the materials and equipment used and the details of the processes.

1. Design and Engineering

• Design: Detailed designs of metal parts are made using CAD (Computer Aided Design) software. At this stage, the dimensions, shape and function of the part are determined.
• Engineering Evaluation: The design is technically evaluated by engineers. Factors such as material selection, production methods and processability are taken into consideration.

2. Material Selection and Procurement

• Material Selection: Among metals such as steel, aluminium, copper, etc., the material suitable for the intended use of the part is selected.
• Material Procurement: Selected materials are procured and passed through quality control processes. It is made ready for processing.

3. Metal Cutting Processes

• Punching: Moulds are used to cut metal sheets in certain shapes. In this process, holes are drilled in the desired shapes with the mould and punch placed on the metal sheet.
• Blanking (Slitting): Moulds are used to slice metal sheets in desired shapes. The mould design determines the exact shape and dimensions of the part to be cut.

4. Metal Bending Processes

• Press Brake (Bending Press): Moulds (mould and counter mould) are used to bend metal sheets at certain angles. During the bending process, the metal sheet is compressed between the mould and the counter mould to obtain the desired angle and shape.
• Air Bending: The metal sheet is placed on a V-shaped mould and bent by applying pressure with the upper mould. In this method, the sheet metal does not exactly conform to the shape of the mould, which provides a certain flexibility.

5. Metal Bending Processes

• Roll Bending: Metal sheets or profiles are bent using cylinder-shaped moulds. In this process, the desired bending shape is obtained by passing the metal part between the rollers.
• Rotary Draw Bending: Rotary moulds are used for bending pipes and profiles. This process allows the metal part to be bent at a certain radius and angle.

6. Flanging and Rolling Processes

• Flanging: The edges of sheet metal are shaped by compressing them between the mould and punch. This process helps the parts to provide a solid connection during assembly.
• Rolling: Metal plates are rolled to specific thicknesses and evennesses using cylinder moulds.

7. Plastering and Special Forming Processes

• Deep Drawing: Metal sheets are drawn deeply by compressing them between the mould and punch and cylindrical or conical shapes are obtained.
• Spinning: Metal sheets or discs are shaped on rotary dies. In this process, the metal part is placed on the rotary mould and pressed with the forming tool to obtain the desired shape.

Result

The metalworking process plays a critical role in bringing metal parts to the desired shape and dimensions. The seven basic steps used in this process include metalworking techniques and the equipment used. The correct selection of materials, the use of appropriate machinery and the effective use of moulds ensure that metal parts are produced with high quality and precision.

These processes are carried out with the precision and power of industrial machinery, which has a direct impact on the quality and durability of the end product. The correct shaping and dimensioning of metal parts not only increases efficiency in the production process, but also provides reliable and quality products to the end user.