16 Nov Sheet Metal Manufacturing Terms
Sheet metal manufacturing terms are often confusing. Here is a lsit of some common terminologies of Sheet Metal manufacturing with simple descriptions to understand
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CNC Bending:
Using press brakes/bend machines to bend and form sheet metal is termed as CNC bending/ forming. At Symetrix we have assorted bending machines like Trumpf TruBend 5130 and TrumaBend V-Series machines
Laser Cutting
A piece of metal is laser cut by integrating CAD drawings with high power optical lasers. Laser cutting can cut precise detail into steel and is highly accurate method of cutting. We have our Laser cutting machine operational 24/7.
CAD Design
CAD stands for Computer Aided Design. It involves team of designers who bring designs into reality and also create the essential workshop level technical drawings with the help of industry leading computer software.
CNC Punching
Sheet metal punching is simply taking a piece of metal and stamping out some pits, slots or outlines into it. Further doing this process with CNC driven automated machine, is CNC Punching. We have all leading CNC Punching machines to fulfil all the punching requirements of customers
CNC Punching
The laser cutter produces a spark when it interacts with the mild steel. This is because the carbon deposits in the metal are heated up by the laser, causing an effect of sparking. However, this sparking doesn’t happen all the time.
Assembly
The term is joining of all parts, and here it is described the assembly of all components after fabrication. Further the punched, pressed, and welded pieces with addition of a few external non-metal pieces such as vinyl illustrations, TV units, product samples are assembled together to turn into a finished unit.
Engraving
Engraving is a process of etching detail into metal without breaking through to the other side, these maybe logo or text. We can either laser engrave with our Laser, or traditionally rotary engrave smaller items such as sign badges on our Laser engraver.
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Our skilled sheet metal workers and we can turn drawings and 3D models into reality. May it be rolling, bending or insertion of hardware our expert team can do it all. This process is known as sheet metal fabrication.
Screen Printing
A stencil customized with the required concept is placed into a jig by the operator. This stencil is placed upon the metal surface just like stainless steel disc. Once the stencil is in place, the machine will push ink through the stencil onto the metal surface to create the design. The disc is then placed into a curing oven to ensure that the ink is evenly applied on the metal
Finishing
Finishing is a term that describes several processes such as general sheet metal fabrication. Finishing is the process of linishing or powder coating, or polishing to create a shiny finish on metal.
Welding/Welders
Joining pieces of metal together through various procedures and methods is “Welding”. Usually, two pieces are taken and melted at the desired point. Then, with a filler metal are strongly joined by a skilled welder.
Spot Welding
Spot welding is a simple way to weld metal pieces together by pressing them together and passing an electric current through. This is simpler than TIG/ MIG welding.
TIG/MIG Welding
The process of joining metal pieces together using non-consumable electrode and making weld joint is TIG welding (tungsten inert gas welding). While in MIG (metal inert gas) welding metal pieces are joined by using consumable electrode like a metal wire.
Sheet Metal Workers
Skilled workers carry out fabricating and are often responsible for final welding and finishing they are known as Sheet metal workers
Trumpf
We are proud to have a range of Trumpf machines as they are the leading manufacturers of sheet metal machinery. We choose the brand itself with trust as machines used on Factory Floor layout for Sheet metal fabrication
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Steel
Steel is a blend of carbon and iron; this fact is not often neglected by people. Due to its low cost and great strength it is most commonly used in manufacturing.
Brass
Brass is a blend is made up of copper and zinc. It is often confused with bronze (which is copper and tin). The colour of brass can vary depending on the composition of copper and zinc used. It has a gold like appearance which is used for decorative purposes and signage
Aluminium
Aluminium is a soft metal having a silver finish. When exposed to water or any organic elements, it resists corrosion similar as stainless steel. Although being lighter than stainless steel but it is not used as replacement due to its softness.
Galvanised
A layer of zinc is coated on the pieces of metal, to protect steel from rusting, this process is called galvanization. This galvanized steel is popular for use when rust-proof material is required and it is also cheaper than stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is a popular type of steel with a low chromium content. Unlike other types of steel, stainless steel is usually corrosion-resistant and won’t rust or stain when in contact with water. Due to its high cost, stainless steel is not used commonly in everyday manufacturing. It is mainly used when in need of steel and resistance to corrosion is preferred