The process of sheet metal fabrication, the precision of sheet
metal laser cutting, and the role of metal cutting service
providers in providing high-quality components for applications
ranging from aerospace to consumer products.
| Material | steel, stainless steel, aluminum,iron, carbon steel,copper, brass,
alloy, etc. |
| Thickness | 0.1mm to 12mm, as your request |
| Sizes | 1) According to customers' drawings
2) According to customers' samples |
| Surface treatment | Anodizing, galvanized, zinc, nickle, chrome plating, powder
coating, painting, etc. |
| Drawing format | DWG, DXF, STEP, STP, STL, AI,PDF, JPG, Draft. |
| Packing | Polybag+Carton box+Wooden case/Pallet, according to customer's
request |
| Shipment | 1) By courier, like DHL, TNT, Fedex, etc, usually 5-7 days to
arrive |
| 2) By air to air port, usually, 3-4 days to arrive |
| 3) By Sea port, usually 15-30 days to arrive |
| Delivery Time | depend on the quantities, usually around 20 days. |
| Payment Term | T/T, Paypal, Trade Assurance |
| Certification | ISO |
| Logo service | provided |
| Application | widely used on construction, industry, automobile industry. |
Aerospace
Aerospace engineers use sheet metal to create a variety of
lightweight and space-ready components. They design for aircraft
and spacecraft using materials such as aluminum and steel, as well
as less common sheet metals such as titanium and tungsten.
Sheet metal's ability to create large, smooth, contoured parts
makes it an ideal material for airfoils and other aerodynamic
applications.
Cutting Sheet Metal
There are many methods for cutting sheet metal. This section will
briefly introduce several different cutting techniques, which are
categorized into two key categories: shearing and non-shearing.
Non-shearing Cutting
Non-shearing cutting methods include processes such as extreme
heat, vaporization, and high-pressure abrasive blasting, which do
not use shearing forces to cut sheet metal. The following are three
main types:
Laser cutting: Utilizes a high-energy laser beam to precisely cut
metal, suitable for complex shapes and high precision requirements.
Plasma cutting: High-temperature plasma is used to melt and blow
away the metal, suitable for cutting thicker materials.
Water jet cutting: Utilizes a high-pressure water jet (often mixed
with abrasives) to cut metal, suitable for a variety of materials
without creating a heat-affected zone.
Shearing Cutting
Shearing is a process that uses shearing forces to cut a material,
overcoming the material's ultimate shear strength. A die is
typically used to support the material, while a punch or shear
press applies downward pressure at the die opening to cut the
material and form the part. This method is suitable for large-scale
production and cutting simple shapes.
Cuts achieved through shearing differ from other cutting methods.
The initial stage of cutting involves a tumbling motion, causing
the material to plastically deform and withstand the applied shear
forces. Subsequently, the material begins to experience stretching
and rolling. As the shear stress increases, the material reaches
its limit, unable to withstand it, and ultimately breaks at a
shallow angle. This initial stretching of the material often
results in burrs on the bottom of the cut.
FAQ:
Q: Are you a trading company or a manufacturer?
A: We are a manufacturer and have been in this field for more than
10 years.
Q: What kind of production services do you provide?
A: Mold manufacturing, CNC processing, stamping, assembly and
surface treatment.
Q: What kind of surface finish can you provide?
A: Pulverization, polishing, electroplating, anodizing, hot dip
galvanizing, powder coating etc.
Q: How long is your delivery time?
A: For sample, about 5-7 days. For mass goods, about 12-25 days.
Q: Do you provide samples? Is it free or extra?
A: Yes, we can provide samples free of charge, but we have to pay
the freight cost.
Q: How long should it take us to quote?
A: After receiving the detailed information (your 2D / 3D drawings
or samples), we will quote for you within 2 days.
Q: What is the necessary information for quotation?
A: Please provide the details of your requirements as clearly as
possible (material, surface finish, drawing, tolerance, quantity)
