Sheet Metal Processing Process

Sheet metal processing is a sophisticated metal processing technology that covers multiple key steps from design to finished product. It is specially used to transform metal sheets (such as steel, aluminum and stainless steel) into components or parts with specific shapes and sizes. The following is a detailed process flow of sheet metal processing:

1. Preliminary planning and blueprint drawing

Before the sheet metal processing begins, engineers will first design the parts and draw accurate blueprints or CAD drawings to clarify the size, shape and functional requirements of the product.

2. Material cutting

Use equipment such as laser cutters, shears or water jets to accurately cut metal sheets into the required shape and size according to the instructions on the blueprint.

3. Forming and stamping

According to the design requirements, special dies are used to form metal sheets through stamping machines. This step ensures that the metal sheets obtain the required complex shapes and contours.

4. Angle adjustment and bending

Use a bending machine or hand tools to bend the formed metal sheets to the required angle and shape to meet the design standards of the product.

5. Welding and connection

If the product needs to be composed of multiple parts, they will be welded at specific locations or fixed together using other connection methods (such as bolts, rivets, etc.).

6. Surface modification

The surface of the metal components is treated to improve their appearance, corrosion resistance or wear resistance. This may include spraying, anodizing, electroplating and other processes.

7. Final assembly and inspection

All processed metal components are assembled according to the instructions on the blueprint to form a complete product. The product will then undergo rigorous quality inspection to ensure that it meets all design and performance requirements.

After the above steps, a raw metal sheet can be processed into a fully functional and precisely shaped sheet metal product through sheet metal processing.