QUICK-TURN METAL MANUFACTURING

Laser Cutting and Punching

Laser cutters cut metal by focusing light energy into a laser beam and supplementing it with gas. The sheet remains fixed when the laser head travels in the X, Y and Z axes, unlike punches. Part numbers and labeling can also be etched with lasers. Laser cutters are more precise and generate a smoother edge than traditional cutters.

Punching is a machining method for scrap metal removal from a raw metal sheet. A punch press is used to squeeze a tool through a sheet of raw metal.

Material Graining

Graining is the process of grinding metal components with a belt grinder to achieve a consistent surface polish.

Drilling, Countersinking and Tapping

Drilling produces a fully cylindrical hole with a smooth interior surface and no heat or mechanical strains on the hole’s surface. Thread tapping generates a tapping that allows for a bolted connection, which is more durable than welding. The sharp edge of a drilled hole is removed during countersinking, allowing for a smoother finish.

Forming and Bending

Forming and bending are cold-working techniques to change the shape of metal. During this metal manufacturing process, metal must be stretched beyond its elastic limit without cracking or splitting.

Hardware Insertion

PEM nuts, standoffs and studs are among the components that can be installed using hardware insertion services as part of the metal manufacturing process.

Mechanical Assembly

This is the process of assembling metal components that may have been machined separately.

TIG, MIG, Spot Welding and Weld Grinding

Welding is a metal manufacturing technique where sheets of metal are joined using heat, pressure, or both while they cool. The fastest method is MIG welding, although the results are not as smooth as TIG welding.

Spot welding is a technique for uniting two or more pieces of metal using an electric current to impart pressure and heat to the weld zone.

Weld grinding removes extra weld metal to complete the metal manufacturing process.

Welded Assemblies and Frames

Metal manufacturing can be used to build full welded assemblies and frames.

Quality Engineering Assistance

Anodizing helps with reducing corrosion and enhancing your part with a more metallic look to your aluminum parts. It can reduce scratching, act as an electrical insulator and is also a very durable finish.

CMM Inspection Services

Objects for products can be assessed for quality and measured using a CMM (coordinate measuring machine). It ensures precision by measuring an object’s dimensions and properties.

First Article and AQL Inspections

First article inspection is the inspection of a few pieces from the start of the production run. The pieces are chosen at random and examined for any issues. This strategy is meant to prevent continuing production if there are any defects.

AQL stands for ‘Acceptance Quality Limit,’ and it is defined in ISO 2859-1 as the “worst tolerable quality level.” It denotes the maximum number of faulty units that a batch can have before being discarded.

Compliance and Document Control

Compliance and document control are a crucial part of our metal manufacturing operation. Industry compliance and document management practices must be followed to ensure quality operations.