How to Select Metal Fabrication Methods
Here’s a comprehensive guide to selecting metal fabrication methods, focusing on key decision factors: Key Factors Influencing Method Selection: Part Geometry & Complexity: Simple, Constant Cross-Sections: Extrusion, Roll Forming, Drawing (wire/tube). Hollow Parts: Casting (Die, Investment), Tube Hydroforming. Thin-Walled Parts: Stamping, Sheet Metal Forming (bending, deep drawing), Spinning. Complex Internal Features/Passages: Investment Casting, Additive Manufacturing (AM). Complex 3D Shapes: Casting […]
Typical Applications of Casting
Casting is usually used for intricate parts: Automotive: Parts such as engine blocks, cylinder heads, and brackets are often cast because they have complex shapes. Industrial Equipment: Casting can be used to make pump bodies, valve housings, and pipe fittings. Energy: Components in turbines, motors, and compressors are also made through the casting process. […]
