Recently, Openex completed the fabrication of a batch of sheet metal bending parts, those bending parts will be used to manufacture sewage treatment equipment.
According to the material and processing requirements, we used the Trumpf fiber 3030, Trumpf 5040 cutting machines and the Bystronic 600T press brake to complete this batch of parts. The client is very happy with the parts.
The main fabrication process of those parts are fiber cutting, press brake bending.
Fiber cutting, also known as fiber laser cutting, is a type of laser cutting that uses a fiber laser to cut through sheet metal. Fiber lasers are solid-state lasers that use a fiber optic cable to deliver the laser beam to the cutting head. The laser beam is focused onto the metal sheet, melting and vaporizing the material in a controlled manner to create a clean, precise cut.
Fiber cutting offers several advantages over other cutting methods. For example:
Fiber cutting is commonly used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics, where precision and accuracy are essential. It is also used in the fabrication of architectural and decorative metalwork. By using the appropriate settings and techniques, it is possible to produce high-quality sheet metal parts with a clean, precise cut using fiber cutting.
Cutting Method: Laser cutting
Specialty: Thin Complex Plate
Advantages: High efficiency, High speed, High accuracy
Laser Cutting Capability Max: thickness 32mm width 4100mm length 32000mm
Press brake bending is a common method of sheet metal bending that uses a press brake machine to apply force to the metal sheet, causing it to bend around a predetermined angle. The process involves clamping the sheet metal between a punch and a die, then applying force to the punch to bend the metal. The press brake machine applies a downward force to the punch, which is then transferred to the sheet metal, causing it to bend.
Press brake bending is ideal for creating precise, repeatable bends in sheet metal. The process can be used to create a variety of shapes and angles, including straight bends, Z-bends, U-bends, and offsets. The accuracy of the bends is determined by the tooling used in the press brake machine, which can be customized to suit the requirements of the specific project.
The press brake machine itself consists of a bed, a ram, and a series of tooling. The bed is a flat surface on which the sheet metal is placed, and the ram is the moving part of the machine that applies the force to the punch. The tooling consists of a punch, which is mounted on the ram, and a die, which is mounted on the bed. The punch and die come in various shapes and sizes to accommodate different bending requirements.
Press brake bending can be used for both low-volume and high-volume production runs, making it a versatile and cost-effective method of sheet metal bending. The process is commonly used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and electronics, where precision and accuracy are essential. With proper setup and operation, press brake bending can produce high-quality bends that meet the exact specifications of the project.
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Laer Cutting and press brake bending are two common operations in sheet metal fabrication that are often performed together to create complex sheet metal parts.
As a professional metal fabrication company, Openex offers high-volume sheet metal fabrication, welding, and metal product-focused contract manufacturing services to OEMs around the world. Our comprehensive sheet metal fabrication capabilities include laser cutting with fiber technology, automated full sheet punching, automated panel bending and CNC forming, robotic and manual welding, AWS-certified structural welding, spot welding, assembly, powder coating, and finishing.
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