Sheet metal processing plants continue to improve processing technology and strive to achieve higher precision production standards

In, sheet metal processing applications are very wide, sheet metal forming is very common in the manufacture of formed parts. Materials with a thickness of less than 6.35mm are generally referred to as sheets, and thicker materials are referred to as sheets. Since bend forming is a simple sheet forming operation, the basic discussion is limited to bending. It is easy to extend the visualization of friction stir processing for enhanced formability to three-dimensional formation involving various pressure states. A key aspect that will be emphasized is sheet forming. As will become clear, the higher the thickness of the material, the lower the formability.

Sheet metal processing plants continue to improve processing technology and strive to achieve higher-precision production standards. Sheet metal processing and forming are the core of industrial manufacturing. In almost any product that consists of multiple parts, at least one of these parts will be made of sheet metal, even if it is as simple as a phosphor bronze curved strip used to conduct electricity in a switch, countless products are made of sheet metal Mainly, just think of the car, or almost none in fact, but the main reason for this popularity of such parts is that the sheet metal itself can be readily procured, and the forming and joining operations can be done quickly. The annual production of cars, even hundreds of millions (for example, cans, lamps or can lids) can reach hundreds of thousands. Additionally, sheet metal can be painted and textured with many different looks and feel, and it can provide unique product characteristics such as those found in stainless steel kitchen fixtures or classic bodywork. In short, this is a manufacturing principle for almost any designer to understand.

Of course the evolution of simulation in sheet metal processing is an important topic covering a wide range of topics such as mechanics, numerical calculations, modeling and die design.

Of course, sheet metal forming has its rules, especially if we want to make complex double-bent parts with tight tolerances and precise machining. These parts require a method called 'matching mold forming', and if mass produced. By contrast, the bending process for small volumes or prototypes can be simple, and there are many methods to choose from, each with its own unique advantages and disadvantages.

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