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Every industry has its own “terminology”, and the sheet metal industry is there~ 1. Shearing: refers to the process in which the material passes through a shear to obtain a rectangular piece. CNC shears are used for net size processing and cutting. This is part processing with low requirements. Process engineers should use this process […]

Every industry has its own “terminology”, and the sheet metal industry is there~

1. Shearing: refers to the process in which the material passes through a shear to obtain a rectangular piece. CNC shears are used for net size processing and cutting. This is part processing with low requirements. Process engineers should use this process for production and the processing cost is low.

2. Digital punching: This is the use of a CNC punching machine to perform punching operations. Normally, programming is required. Normally, the area shown in the digital punching diagram should be used as the direction before producing parts for processing. Digital punching involves arranging materials and calculating materials, processing a sufficient quantity at a time. 3. Laser cutting: refers to the process in which the part is cut and cut with a laser. The processing cost is high and process engineers should use this process less often.

4. Cutting by cutting machine: refers to a process that uses an electric grinding wheel cutting machine to cut materials. This process is not very demanding and is mainly used for cutting profiles. This process poses some processing safety risks, and process engineers should use it sparingly. .This process.

5. Sawing: refers to a process of cutting materials using a sawing machine. This is undemanding and is mainly used for cutting profiles.

6. Die cutting: refers to the process of using mold processing on ordinary punching machines or other equipment to obtain product shapes.

7. Punching: refers to the process of processing holes in workpieces using ordinary punches and molds.

8. Bending: refers to the process in which the part is formed by a bending machine. Our company refers to the use of CNC bending machines and corresponding bending molds. The machine must be tested, adjusted and inspected before production. If there are special needs, a process engineer will need to explain them.

9. Bending: refers to using an ordinary punching machine to install a special mold for bending small and simple parts.

10. Forming: refers to the process of using molds to deform parts on ordinary punches or other equipment.

11. Punching: Also called “flip”, it refers to the process of using a die on a regular punch machine or other equipment to form a round hole on the part and flip it. It refers to a drawing process that requires increasing the thickness of the tapping using a regular punching machine and a special mold. The process engineer should explain the diameter and quantity of the hole in detail when executing the process.

12. Drilling: These are drilling operations with a drill. When it is not practical to process multiple punches or general punches, this is a processing method carried out manually in small quantities. Normally, the marking method is used to punch punching points. to position the holes. The process engineer should use this technique sparingly.

13. Mold plate drilling: It is to first process a template with multiple punches, and then batch drill using the positioning method. 14. Tapping: refers to the process of processing the internal threads of the workpiece.

15. Hole Expansion: Refers to the process of making small holes in the workpiece into large holes with a drill or milling cutter.

16. Countersink: Refers to the process of machining tapered holes on the workpiece in order to match connectors such as countersunk screws. These include using a drill, using a suitable drill bit (90 degrees, 120 degrees) and using countersunk screws for the actual assembly. Normally, the plane of the countersunk screws should be flush with the countersunk hole surface of the workpiece. . The producer must use a practical matching method.

17. Pressure riveting: refers to the process of using a punch or hydraulic press to firmly press fasteners such as rivet nuts, rivet screws or rivet nut columns onto the workpiece . Normally, the loading direction of riveting parts is the burr direction so that the riveting parts can be loaded smoothly. Otherwise, the manufacturer must report this in time.

18. Riveting: refers to the process of counter-reaming the workpiece first, then using a punch or hydraulic press to firmly press the riveting nut onto the workpiece.

19. Drawing: Refers to a process similar to riveting. The process of using a nut gun to firmly connect connecting parts such as pop rivet nuts (POP) to the workpiece.

20. Riveting: refers to the process of tightly joining two or more parts with rivets using a rivet gun as a tool.

21. Riveting: The process of connecting two or more parts face to face with rivets. If it is a countersunk rivet, the part must first be countersunk.

22. Convex Bulge Punching: Refers to the process of using a mold on a punch or hydraulic press to form a convex shape on the part.

23. Punching and Tearing: Also called “bridge punching”, it refers to the process of using a die on a hydraulic punch or press to form a bridge-like shape on the workpiece.

24. Imprinting: Refers to the process of using a die to cut text, symbols, or other imprints onto the part.

25. Corner cutting: refers to the process of cutting the corners of the part using a mold on a punch or hydraulic press. 26. Mesh punching: refers to using a mold to punch mesh-shaped holes on the workpiece on a regular punching machine or CNC punching machine. 27. Flattening: refers to the process of transitioning a part with a certain shape to a flat shape. 28. Drilling: Refers to the process of using a drill bit on a drilling machine or milling machine to drill holes in the workpiece.

29. Chamfering: refers to the process of processing sharp corners of the workpiece using molds, files, grinders, etc.

30. Leveling: refers to the process of using other equipment to level the part if it is uneven before and after processing.

31. Thread Return: Refers to the process of repairing threads for the second time on a previously tapped part.

32. Applying protective film: refers to the process of using a film that can protect the surface of the workpiece to protect the surface of the workpiece. 33. Tear off the protective film: refers to the process of cleaning the protective film on the surface of the workpiece.

34. Form correction: refers to the process of adjusting the processed part.

35. Thermal Shrink: Refers to the process of using heating equipment (heat gun, oven) to shrink the plastic covering the part. 36. Labeling: Refers to the process of affixing labels to designated locations on parts. 37. Wire drawing: refers to a process of texture treatment on the surface of the workpiece using a wire drawing machine and an abrasive belt.

38. Polishing: Refers to the process of using polishing equipment to brighten the surface of a part.

39. Heat treatment: refers to the special treatment process to improve the hardness of the workpiece.

40. Deburring: refers to the process of using grinders, files and other tools to remove burrs from the workpiece during sheet metal processing to make the workpiece smooth and flat.

41. Argon Spot Welding: Refers to the use of argon welding machines for spot welding operations. It refers to the process used when welding quality requirements are high. When developing process requirements, the process engineer requires several years of welding. Normally, the spacing of spot welds is 30-50mm.

42. Complete welding by argon welding: refers to the complete welding operation using an argon welding machine. It refers to the process used when the quality requirements of welding and grinding are high. When defining process requirements, process engineers must define complete welding requirements for joints. Note that there should be no deformation after complete welding.

43. Butt Welding: Also known as “spot welding”, it refers to the process of welding and joining parts face to face by a butt welding machine. It involves the use of a butt welding machine to perform spot welding operations. This is a resistance butt welding machine that needs to give priority to this process when carrying out the process.

44. Secondary Guarantee Spot Welding: Refers to the complete welding operation using a welding machine protected by carbon dioxide. It refers to the process used when welding quality requirements are ordinary. The process engineer explains all the welding requirements for the joint during manufacturing. process requirements. There should be no deformation after complete welding.

45. Implant Welding: Also known as seed welding, it refers to the process of firmly welding implant screws to the workpiece with an implant welding gun.

46. ​​​​​​​​Welding grinding: mainly refers to the process of using grinders, files and other tools to make the weld scars of the workpiece smooth and flat. This is the operation of grinding parts to be welded using manual electric grinding. For parts with high requirements for electroplating and spraying, special grinding wheels (sandpaper sheets)/No. 120 should be designated.

47. Pretreatment: refers to the process of using an electrolyte solution to remove oil and rust from the part, increase the coating (such as phosphating film) on the surface of the part, and clean it after processing the sheet metal of the part. is completed and before spraying paint or powder.

48. Dust Scraping: Refers to the process of using atomic ash to compensate for defects on the surface of the part, such as gaps or weld pits.

49. Dust scraping and polishing: mainly refers to the process of polishing the surface of the workpiece after scraping the dust using a flat grinder or emery cloth. Our company refers to a repair process that uses a pneumatic flat grinder to smooth and grind the workpiece for ash filling. Normally only the repair process requires grinding and ash filling, which fits.

50. Spray paint: refers to the process of using a special spray gun to evenly spray paint onto the surface of the part.

51. Spray: In terms of technology, only spray color numbers are specified. Two color numbers for a part must be specified at the same time, the performance of the coating must be explained (exterior, interior, coarse/small grain orange, coarse/). medium/fine sand grain), flat light, photometric number).

52. Spray thread protection: means a rubber sleeve specially used to protect the threads of nuts, screws and nut columns. It can also be masking tape, high temperature tape or protective sleeves. This protection is provided by the pipeline.

53. Conductive Spray Protection: Refers to the use of high temperature tape to protect specific areas. If such a requirement exists, the process engineer must write special instructions on the process. This protection is provided by the pipeline.

54. Screen printing: refers to the process of using a special ink to penetrate a special grid to form text or patterns on the surface of the part. A series of inspections such as adhesion, resistance to organic solvents, color difference and fonts are required to show no defects. 55. Electrogalvanizing: refers to the process of plating a layer of metal on the surface of the part in order to protect or improve the aesthetics of the part. It refers to a kind of production outsourcing carried out by the planning department after the factory qualifies the iron parts that need to be electro-galvanized. Normally it requires blue and white zinc plating, the film thickness should be 8UM and. There are no defects in the neutral salt spray test for more than 48 hours.

56. Nickel plating: refers to the process of plating a layer of metal on the surface of the part in order to protect or improve the aesthetics of the part. It refers to a kind of outsourcing of production carried out by the planning department after the factory qualifies the parts as copper bus bars that must be galvanized with nickel. The company normally requires bright nickel plating, and the copper accelerated salt spray test shows no defects. more than 8 hours.

57. Oxidation: refers to the process of forming an oxide film on the surface of the part in order to protect or improve the aesthetics of the part. 58. Sandblasting: refers to the process of treating the surface of the workpiece by sandblasting with a sandblasting machine. 59. Assembly: refers to the process of joining two or more parts together. For the assembly of sheet metal structural parts, in principle, the assembly takes care of the large parts which are projected and the tapping of the furniture.

60. Packaging: refers to the process of protecting parts to facilitate transportation.

61. The side shown in the digital punching drawing is the front side: It is necessary that the side shown in the process drawing be used as the front side. Because the burr direction of symmetrical parts needs to be unified, do not use it directly. the side shown in the diagram as the rear side. Subsequent process engineers must improve it. Similar issues encountered in production should be reported promptly.

62. Burrs, Burrs: The amount of process drawdown must be technically explained in the technical requirements. If found in production, it should be reported timely for improvement.

63. Press rivet down, press rivet up: It is necessary that the quantity of process drawings be technically explained in the technical requirements. If any production is found, it should be reported timely for improvement.

64. Counterbore up, counterbore down: It is necessary that the quantity of process drawings be technically explained in the technical requirements. If found in production, they should be reported timely for improvement. 65. Programming: This involves the use of the equipment manufacturer’s programming software and the use of CAD drawings from the technology department on a dedicated computer to perform sequential processing procedures for mold punching. Normally the minimum number of punches should be used, and. normally trimming To ensure normal operation of the machine tool, the edges must be shared.

66. Drilling tooling: refers to a mold plate that must be positioned for manual drilling. It must be taken into account by the process engineer when carrying out the production process.

67. Welding tooling: refers to technical requirements such as weld size, angle, position, gap size, etc., which must be considered by process engineers when carrying out production processes.

68. Conductive spray protection tooling: refers to a large spray protection area and can be sprayed with iron plates and fixed installation methods. It can only be used when a large number of pieces are moved at the same time.

69. Assembly Tooling/Inspection Tools: During assembly, to ensure that the dimensions used by the customer do not result in improper installation when the customer responds, the dimensions and screws used by the customer must be fully inspected during assembly, such as 19-inch mounting hole spacing. Process engineers must take this into account when creating product processes.

70. Bend Inspection Tool: It refers to batch and complex parts, which need to be considered by process engineers during manufacturing product processes.

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