Overview and characteristics of sheet metal parts

Sheet metal is a comprehensive cold working process for metal sheets (usually below 6mm), including cutting, punching/cutting/composite, folding, welding, riveting, splicing, forming (such as automotive bodies), etc. Its characteristic is that the thickness of the same component is consistent. The products processed through sheet metal technology are called sheet metal parts. The sheet metal parts referred to in different industries are generally different and are often used as a term for assembly.

The products processed by sheet metal technology are sheet metal parts, which have become an indispensable part of our lives. Sheet metal parts are produced through processes such as filament power winding, laser cutting, heavy-duty processing, metal bonding, metal drawing, plasma cutting, precision welding, roll forming, metal sheet bending, forging, and water jet cutting.

A definition in a foreign journal can define sheet metal as a comprehensive cold working process for metal sheets (usually below 6mm), including cutting, punching/cutting/composite, folding, welding, riveting, splicing, forming (such as automotive bodies), etc. Its characteristic is that the thickness of the same component is consistent.

Sheet metal parts have the characteristics of light weight, high strength, conductivity (which can be used for electromagnetic shielding), low cost, and good mass production performance. They have been applied in fields such as electronics, communication, and automotive industry. For example, sheet metal parts are an indispensable component in computer cases, mobile phones, MP3 players, etc.

With the increasing popularity of sheet metal applications, the design of sheet metal parts has become an important part of the product development process. Mechanical engineers need to master the design skills of sheet metal parts proficiently, so that the designed sheet metal not only meets the functional and appearance requirements of the product, but also makes stamping mold manufacturing simple and low-cost.