What is tolerance?
This is a very important term. Tolerance is the recognized allowable length or thickness deviation. Because of the production process of plates, it is difficult for various reasons. The actual thickness that comes out is often not up to the theoretical thickness. For example, a 6mm board is only 5.6mm. This is tolerance. In China, […]
What is Metal 3D Printing?
Metal 3D printing, an additive manufacturing process, produces parts by fusing together metal particles layer by layer to form a metal part. It is often chosen as an alternative to CNC machining or metal casting because it can produce parts with the strength and durability of metal while also taking advantage of the design freedoms […]
Design Considerations for Powder Coating
When surface finishing a product with powder coating, there are some key design considerations that must be taken into account, such as: Tolerances & coating thickness: The thickness of a typical powder coat adds .006”-.012” of surface thickness, which can throw off some low-tolerance builds or through-hole diameters. The thickness of the powder coat should […]
chemical elements that affect the properties of steel casting
There are various chemical elements in steel, which make up hundreds of different grades, so what role do these chemical elements play in steel? Carbon (Carbon): The role of carbon in steel is a double-edged sword. As the carbon content increases, the yield point and tensile strength of the material will gradually increase, but […]
What Products Can/Can’t Be Powder Coated?
What Products Can Be Powder Coated? Powder coating can be applied to a wide variety of products, and is only held back by how evenly the dry particles adhere to a given surface. Some examples of products that are regularly powder coated include: Automotive parts like car and truck wheels, bumpers, internals, and other components […]
Milling
Milling is fixing the blank, and using a high-speed rotating milling cutter to move on the blank to cut out the required shapes and features. Conventional milling is used more for simple shapes/features such as contours and slots. CNC milling machines can process complex shapes and features. The milling and boring machining center can perform […]
Turning
Refers to lathe machining as part of mechanical machining. Lathe machining mainly uses turning tools to turn the rotating workpiece. Lathes are mainly used to process shafts, discs, sleeves, and other workpieces with revolving surfaces, and are the most widely used type of machine tool in machinery manufacturing and repair factories. Turning is a method […]
Benefits of Powder Coating
Some benefits of powder coating include: Improved Durability & Lifespan Enhanced Aesthetics Environmental Friendliness Cost-Effectiveness Improved Durability & Lifespan Powder coating provides a protective layer on the surface of the material that is more durable and resistant to wear, abrasion, and corrosion than liquid coatings. Powder coating can also extend the lifespan of the […]
Powder Coating Process – How Does Powder Coating Work?
Powder coat application, as opposed to traditional liquid coating, is achieved through a multi-step process. The steps of the powder coating process typically include: Powder Preparation The polymer, hardneners, colorants, and other additives are blended together in a mixer. This mixture is then extruded, hardened, and then converted into small pieces, which are then milled […]
Sand casting
It is the use of sand to make molds. Sand casting involves placing a finished part model or a wooden model (pattern) in the sand, then filling the pattern with sand over the weekend, and unpacking the pattern to form a mold. To take out the model before pouring the metal, the mold should be […]
