Compared to conventional press brakes, CNC press brakes have many advantages in improving working efficiency. Here, we explain these advantages in 6 aspects. Graphical user interface The user interface serves as a dialogue interface between …
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Thanks to its outstanding corrosion resistance, 304 stainless steel finds extensive application in equipment and parts that demand good comprehensive properties, such as formability and corrosion resistance. It is extensively employed in various industries, including …
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The output shaft of the auxiliary gearbox is a crucial component that bears a significant torque during vehicle operation. Therefore, it requires high strength. The technical requirements of the drawing include using material 40Cr and …
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After martensite quenching and tempering, the structure of high-carbon chromium steel bearing parts should be cryptocrystalline or fine-crystalline with small acicular martensite. Additionally, it should have evenly distributed fine residual carbide and a small amount …
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1. Welding materials: 1. The argon gas used for welding must have a purity of ≥ 99.99% and a dew point of ≤ -55℃, and should comply with the provisions of either GB/T4842 or GB10624. …
1. Preamble 5CrNiMo steel hot forging die has high cost and large consumption, so it has important economic value to improve its service life. There are many factors affecting the service life of the mold, …
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Why is the cross-section of the transmission shaft circular in shape? Today, I will provide a technical analysis to answer this question. 1. Mechanical analysis of torsion 1. Torsion form (1) Convention on torque symbols …
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This article provides an overview of the development, current research status, and future trends of ultrasonic machining technology, with a focus on its industrial applications. Ultrasonic machining is a specialized technology used for machining difficult-to-process …
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Metal sheet bending and forming is performed on a press brake machine. To form the workpiece, it is placed on the machine and the brake shoe is lifted by the lifting lever. The workpiece is …
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The 22SiMn2TiB steel, also known as 616, is a special high-strength, martensitic, and heat-resistant steel with excellent comprehensive mechanical properties at extremely high temperatures. This steel is primarily used for manufacturing high-temperature structural parts and …
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At present, there are many kinds of groove quenching parts, such as camshaft open grooves and differential cases. However, the quenching quality of groove parts has not been guaranteed, and quenching is also very difficult. …
Classification of welding gases Welding gas mainly refers to the protective gas used in gas-shielded welding (such as carbon dioxide gas shielded welding and inert gas shielded welding) and the gas used in gas welding …
1. Purpose To standardize the operation of sheet metal and improve the quality of our products, ensuring customer satisfaction. 2. Scope of application This applies to sheet metal operations such as the MPX178 digital distribution …
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1. Preface This article discusses the impact of surface carbon concentration on the heat treatment properties of 20CrMo steel. To ensure the desired carbon content in the furnace atmosphere throughout the carburizing process and the …
The world’s first laser was developed by American scientist Professor Theodore Harold Maiman using ruby in 1960. Since then, lasers have been utilized in various fields, contributing to the rapid development of science and technology …
The microstructure of Martensitic Steel (MS) is predominantly martensitic. It boasts a high tensile strength, with the maximum strength reaching 1600 MPa. To enhance its plasticity, the steel must be tempered, enabling it to maintain …
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Cast aluminum” generally refers to aluminum castings made through the casting process, while “die-cast aluminum” refers to aluminum castings made through high-pressure die-casting. The primary difference between the two is the casting process used. In …
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The motor controller is an integrated circuit that actively controls the motor’s direction, speed, angle, and response time. Now, let’s discuss the difference between a motor controller and a motor controller and driver. 1. What …
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Laser welding is the process of using high-energy laser pulses to locally heat a small area of a material. The energy of the laser radiation is transferred to the material’s interior through heat transfer, causing …
When choosing a laser welding light source, various factors such as the welding material, joint geometry, speed, and others must be taken into account. In the manufacturing industry, the correct selection of a laser source …
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Weld deviation/deflection 1. Laser Possible causes: 1) Unreasonable weld offset setting Connect with basis HMI Software, check the current offset, and determine how to change it according to the direction of welding deviation. 2) The …
Investing in bending robots and automation has become a popular choice for many companies seeking to enhance production quality, improve working conditions, and address labor shortages. Many people believe that buying robots is primarily about …
The hydraulic components of CNC press brakes are critical to the hydraulic system’s performance, so the performance of these components will inevitably affect the overall performance of the CNC bending machine. Therefore, before assembly, each …
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The plate roll bending machine is a tool for continuously bending plates into various shapes, such as O-type, U-shape, and multi-segment R. It comes in both mechanical and hydraulic versions. The machine is also known …
Summary: Connecting aluminum and steel can achieve lightweight automotive parts. However, intermetallic compound cracking caused by welding these dissimilar metals can significantly impact joint performance. This post introduces the main welding methods for laser welding …
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1. What is welding stress Welding stress refers to the stress generated during the welding process in welded components. This stress is caused by the thermal process of welding and the resulting internal stress and …
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Definition of sheet metal To date, there is no universally accepted definition of sheet metal. However, a definition found in a foreign professional journal states that sheet metal is a comprehensive cold processing technique for …
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Summary Welding is a widely used basic process in various industrial manufacturing fields. However, it generates harmful byproducts such as arc light, electromagnetic radiation, toxic gas, and smoke particles. These byproducts not only pollute the …
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What is bend allowance? The bending allowance is a value used to determine the length of the sheet metal after bending. It varies based on the material, thickness of the sheet, and type of bending …
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What is bend deduction? Bend Deduction is commonly referred to as the “back-off amount”. It is a straightforward algorithm used to explain the process of sheet metal bending. The bend deduction method states that the …
Production conditions and technical requirements Casting material: HT200. Casting shape: There are two bosses on the ground, with a hollow in the middle and an arc-shaped frame on top. The structure is shown in Figure …
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What is Y factor? The Y-factor represents the constant used in the formula to calculate the unfolded length of a sheet metal part when it is bent with a specific radius and angle in the …
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What is the K-factor? K factor is the ratio of the distance from the neutral layer to the inner surface of the bend to the thickness of the sheet metal. As shown in the figure …
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Welding Training Series: Common welding defects 1. Shape defect of the weld (Fig. 6-1) 2. Unqualified weld size (Fig. 6-2) 3. Undercut (Fig. 6-3) A groove created along the toe or root of a weld. 1) …
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Welding Training Series: 3. Welding materials What is welding material? The general name of the materials consumed during welding is called welding materials; such as welding rod, welding wire, metal powder, welding flux, gas, etc. …
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The laser is created by mixing high-purity helium, CO2, and high-purity nitrogen in the gas mixing unit. The laser generator generates the laser and a cutting gas, such as N2 or O2, is added to …
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