Introduction to Mechanical Processing

Mechanical processing refers to the process of changing the external dimensions or performance of a workpiece through a mechanical device. According to the differences in processing methods, it can be divided into cutting machining and pressure machining.

Mechanical processing refers to the process of changing the external dimensions or performance of a workpiece through a mechanical device. According to the differences in processing methods, it can be divided into cutting machining and pressure machining.

What are the commonly used equipment in mechanical processing?

Workpieces produced by mechanical processing techniques, such as sheet metal processing: cutting, punching, folding, pressing, and bending. Or cutting processing: turning, milling, planing, grinding, drilling, sheet metal processing does not change the material thickness, cutting processing removes the material and changes the workpiece thickness. Mainly refers to processing methods that do not undergo chemical reactions (or have very small reactions).

Mechanical processing mainly involves processing the parts we need, such as the components of bicycles, cars, airplanes, etc. All the parts we want to obtain belong to the category of mechanical processing. Of course, mechanical processing is only the process of achieving the final product. The commonly used mechanical processing equipment includes digital milling machines, digital forming grinders, digital lathes, electric discharge machines, universal grinders, machining centers, laser welding, medium wire walking, fast wire walking, slow wire walking, cylindrical grinding machines, internal cylindrical grinding machines, precision lathes, etc. These types of machines are good at turning, milling, planing, grinding and other processing of precision parts, and can process various irregular shaped parts with a machining accuracy of up to 2um or even ultra precision.

Mechanical processing mainly includes two categories: manual processing and CNC processing. Manual processing refers to the method of processing various materials through manual operation of mechanical equipment such as milling machines, lathes, drilling machines, and sawing machines by mechanical workers. Manual processing is suitable for small batch and simple part production.

Numerical Control Machining (CNC) refers to the use of CNC equipment by mechanical workers for machining, including machining centers, turning and milling centers, electric discharge wire cutting equipment, pattern cutting machines, etc. The vast majority of machining workshops use CNC Machining technology. By programming, the position coordinates (X, Y, Z) of the machined workpiece in the Cartesian coordinate system are converted into programming language. The CNC controller of the CNC machine tool controls the axis of the CNC machine tool by recognizing and interpreting the programming language, automatically removing materials as required, and obtaining precision machined workpieces. CNC Machining Processes workpieces in a continuous manner, suitable for large-scale and complex shaped parts.