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Sheet metal hole processing: technical points of precision first


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2024-11-29

The precision of metal sheet hole processing is related to the quality of products in many industries. The key lies in selecting suitable tools to control cutting, selecting reasonable clamping to reduce deformation, using cooling and lubrication to reduce heat loss, and using advanced CNC and combined processes to improve precision. Only by accurately grasping these technical points can we meet the stringent requirements of aerospace, electronics and other fields for hole processing and help upgrade product quality.

In the field of metal processing, the accuracy of metal sheet hole processing is crucial. Whether in industries such as aerospace, electronic equipment or automobile manufacturing, high-precision holes can ensure the precise assembly and good performance of parts.

 

First, the choice of tools is the key. For metal sheet hole processing, sharp and suitable diameter drills or milling cutters should be selected. Sharp tools can reduce cutting forces and reduce the possibility of thin plate deformation. For example, carbide drills with high hardness and good wear resistance can improve processing efficiency while ensuring accuracy. In addition, the cutting edge geometry of the tool must also be carefully designed. For example, the use of special grinding angles can effectively reduce the generation of burrs and make the hole wall smoother.

Secondly, reasonable cutting parameter settings cannot be ignored. Cutting speed, feed rate and cutting depth directly affect the processing accuracy of holes. When processing metal sheets, higher cutting speeds and smaller feed rates are generally used. Higher cutting speeds help to quickly remove materials and reduce the impact of heat accumulation on thin plates; while smaller feed rates can better control cutting thickness and avoid deformation of thin plates or out-of-tolerance hole diameters due to excessive cutting forces.

 

The clamping method is also extremely important for ensuring accuracy. Since metal sheets are easy to deform, appropriate clamping tools are required. For example, a vacuum adsorption device can evenly fix the sheet to avoid excessive local force; or a multi-point positioning and elastic clamping fixture can be used to ensure the stability of the sheet while giving the sheet a certain deformation space. After the processing is completed, the sheet can be restored to the ideal shape, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the hole. For example, when processing tiny holes on the metal shell of a mobile phone, the shell is effectively prevented from deforming by clamping with a precise elastic fixture, ensuring the accuracy of the hole position.

Cooling and lubrication are also necessary links to achieve precision first. During the processing of metal sheet holes, cutting will generate a lot of heat. If the heat cannot be dissipated in time, it will cause thermal deformation of the sheet and increase tool wear. Using appropriate cooling lubricants, such as emulsions or cutting oils, can not only reduce the cutting temperature, but also reduce the friction between the tool and the sheet, and improve the surface quality of the hole. For example, when drilling holes in stainless steel sheets, continuous supply of cutting oil can reduce the surface roughness of the hole and make the dimensional accuracy easier to control.

 

In addition, the optimization of the processing technology is equally important. For some holes with high precision requirements, a process combination of drilling first and then reaming or boring can be used. Drilling is initially formed, and reaming or boring further improves the accuracy and surface quality of the hole. At the same time, the use of advanced CNC machining technology can accurately control the movement trajectory of the tool and achieve precise control of parameters such as hole position, diameter and depth. For example, in the processing of cooling holes on aircraft engine blades, the multi-axis linkage CNC machining center, combined with the optimized process, ensures the extremely high precision requirements of the cooling holes and meets the needs of efficient heat dissipation and stable operation of the engine.

To achieve the highest precision in the processing of metal sheet holes, it is necessary to comprehensively consider and strictly control the technical points from multiple aspects such as tool selection, cutting parameter setting, clamping method, cooling lubrication and processing technology optimization. Only in this way can high-precision holes that meet the needs of various high-end manufacturing industries be processed on metal sheets, promoting technological progress and product quality improvement in related industries.

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