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BLOG1 C1 Usually, the working nature of the chip processing consumers is divided into the following categories:
- Development companies only.
- Companies engaged in serial production (with or without a stage of development).
A procurement company of a development-only company would prefer to turn to a workshop-level chip-processing vendor and thus have the shortest delivery time required for development-related jobs and relatively low prices.
In contrast, a procurement company of a mass production company will contact a medium to large scale enterprise with mass production capacity.
If a small chipmaking workshop takes on a big job, it essentially blocks any other activity from other customers.
Second criterion - standards There are certain types of work that require standards such as ISO standards (aviation, medical, etc.).
Fifth criterion - the complexity of the parts
As we know, CNC machines are capable of moving across several levels. The basic machine moves in three planes (three axes).
There are parts that require “sculpting” (creating rounded surfaces when the arch is uneven and of varying radius). In this situation, the ability to move most axes is required. Today, five-axis motion-capable machines are considered to be advanced, and as such anything can be manufactured. Of course the level of the programmer is crucial and there are programmers who manage to create extremely complex parts in machines that are considered quite simple.
BLOG1 C2 There are companies that require the supplier to adhere to certain standards and so it is clear that this is a binding criterion.
Obviously achieving and maintaining such standards is indicative of the supplier's relatively high quality of products, but it must be taken into account that they also cost quite a bit of money, so when considering a high-standard chip processing provider it is worth considering that if these are not necessary conditions then this is something you will pay. Needless to say.
Third criterion - the type of raw material
For that matter, we divide the types of raw materials into three categories: aluminum, steel and plastic.
Most chip processing plants are built and prefer to work with aluminum as a raw material, because its processing is easy because it is soft material and because its processing does not require frequent replacement of processing tools due to increased wear and tear.
However, in most cases, more than three axes are needed to achieve the desired result, also because five-axis machines allow the part to be reworked without having to be reloaded for a different angle, which can result in deviation in size.
Some manufacturers have lathes that also perform milling in the same operation ('rodent lathe'). Such machines are very useful, for example, when it comes to circular parts (cylindrical) having two or more different centers. With a rodent lathe, such parts can be produced very successfully.
BLOG1 C3 In addition, when it comes to aluminum processing, the manufacturer can streamline technology and bring about a considerable downtime in machine.
Aluminum processing machines work at high speeds of at least 8,000 rpm (revolutions per minute). In contrast, steel processing machines and other hard metals work at speeds of up to 6,000 rpm and feature high torque (chip-lowering strength). To illustrate, it is relatively easy to bring an aluminum processing machine to a halt to the processing tools if it causes it to over-strain.
Therefore, if the products you need to produce are based on the pure steel and hard metals, a chip processing supplier that can work with these raw materials should be chosen.
With regard to the category of plastic raw materials (Pick, Teflon, PVC, epoxy glass, etc.), the manufacturer must have experience in processing such raw materials, as there are materials that change their dimensions after the processing is finished, which must be considered in advance.
Sixth criterion - quality control and inspection measures
Because it is manufactured by computer machines with high precision levels of millimeters and milliseconds, the best way to perform parts testing is by a machine called XYZ.
In fact, it is a 'robot' that performs a test by touching different and multiple points, after entering the dimensions of the part.
BLOG1 C4 In addition, there are materials from this category that cause the accumulation of tiny dust chips that require a special pumping facility to prevent them from entering the machine mechanisms, which will result in manufacturing distortions and possible equipment damage.
Fourth criterion - machine size
There are areas, especially medical, that require extremely small chip processing items (such as dental implants). On the other hand, there are areas that require sections of over 1,000 mm.
Because of the need for the CNC machine to travel many times at extremely small distances (when it comes to miniature parts), a dedicated machine called Swiss-Type was developed. Larger parts (over 5 mm) can be conveniently manufactured in “standard” machines, where, by the way, parts can usually be made up to about 1,000 mm in milling, and 300 mm in engraving. Beyond these dimensions, machines that most establishments do not own are required.
These are extremely expensive equipment that requires maintenance, calibration and skilled manpower, and not every manufacturer owns such equipment. But if these are very precise and complex parts, there is no other way to test them except with such equipment, so it is important to check if the intended manufacturer owns it.
Usually, the working nature of the chip processing consumers is divided into the following categories:
- Development companies only.
- Companies engaged in serial production (with or without a stage of development).
A procurement company of a development-only company would prefer to turn to a workshop-level chip-processing vendor and thus have the shortest delivery time required for development-related jobs and relatively low prices.
In contrast, a procurement company of a mass production company will contact a medium to large scale enterprise with mass production capacity.
If a small chipmaking workshop takes on a big job, it essentially blocks any other activity from other customers.
Second criterion - standards
There are certain types of work that require standards such as ISO standards (aviation, medical, etc.).
Fifth criterion - the complexity of the parts
As we know, CNC machines are capable of moving across several levels. The basic machine moves in three planes (three axes).
There are parts that require “sculpting” (creating rounded surfaces when the arch is uneven and of varying radius). In this situation, the ability to move most axes is required. Today, five-axis motion-capable machines are considered to be advanced, and as such anything can be manufactured. Of course the level of the programmer is crucial and there are programmers who manage to create extremely complex parts in machines that are considered quite simple.
There are companies that require the supplier to adhere to certain standards and so it is clear that this is a binding criterion.
Obviously achieving and maintaining such standards is indicative of the supplier's relatively high quality of products, but it must be taken into account that they also cost quite a bit of money, so when considering a high-standard chip processing provider it is worth considering that if these are not necessary conditions then this is something you will pay. Needless to say.
Third criterion - the type of raw material
For that matter, we divide the types of raw materials into three categories: aluminum, steel and plastic.
Most chip processing plants are built and prefer to work with aluminum as a raw material, because its processing is easy because it is soft material and because its processing does not require frequent replacement of processing tools due to increased wear and tear.
However, in most cases, more than three axes are needed to achieve the desired result, also because five-axis machines allow the part to be reworked without having to be reloaded for a different angle, which can result in deviation in size.
Some manufacturers have lathes that also perform milling in the same operation ('rodent lathe'). Such machines are very useful, for example, when it comes to circular parts (cylindrical) having two or more different centers. With a rodent lathe, such parts can be produced very successfully.
In addition, when it comes to aluminum processing, the manufacturer can streamline technology and bring about a considerable downtime in machine.
Aluminum processing machines work at high speeds of at least 8,000 rpm (revolutions per minute). In contrast, steel processing machines and other hard metals work at speeds of up to 6,000 rpm and feature high torque (chip-lowering strength). To illustrate, it is relatively easy to bring an aluminum processing machine to a halt to the processing tools if it causes it to over-strain.
Therefore, if the products you need to produce are based on the pure steel and hard metals, a chip processing supplier that can work with these raw materials should be chosen.
With regard to the category of plastic raw materials (Pick, Teflon, PVC, epoxy glass, etc.), the manufacturer must have experience in processing such raw materials, as there are materials that change their dimensions after the processing is finished, which must be considered in advance.
Sixth criterion - quality control and inspection measures
Because it is manufactured by computer machines with high precision levels of millimeters and milliseconds, the best way to perform parts testing is by a machine called XYZ.
In fact, it is a 'robot' that performs a test by touching different and multiple points, after entering the dimensions of the part.
In addition, there are materials from this category that cause the accumulation of tiny dust chips that require a special pumping facility to prevent them from entering the machine mechanisms, which will result in manufacturing distortions and possible equipment damage.
Fourth criterion - machine size
There are areas, especially medical, that require extremely small chip processing items (such as dental implants). On the other hand, there are areas that require sections of over 1,000 mm.
Because of the need for the CNC machine to travel many times at extremely small distances (when it comes to miniature parts), a dedicated machine called Swiss-Type was developed. Larger parts (over 5 mm) can be conveniently manufactured in “standard” machines, where, by the way, parts can usually be made up to about 1,000 mm in milling, and 300 mm in engraving. Beyond these dimensions, machines that most establishments do not own are required.
These are extremely expensive equipment that requires maintenance, calibration and skilled manpower, and not every manufacturer owns such equipment. But if these are very precise and complex parts, there is no other way to test them except with such equipment, so it is important to check if the intended manufacturer owns it.
Usually, the working nature of the chip processing consumers is divided into the following categories:
- Development companies only.
- Companies engaged in serial production (with or without a stage of development).
A procurement company of a development-only company would prefer to turn to a workshop-level chip-processing vendor and thus have the shortest delivery time required for development-related jobs and relatively low prices.
In contrast, a procurement company of a mass production company will contact a medium to large scale enterprise with mass production capacity.
If a small chipmaking workshop takes on a big job, it essentially blocks any other activity from other customers.
Second criterion - standards
There are certain types of work that require standards such as ISO standards (aviation, medical, etc.).
Fifth criterion - the complexity of the parts
As we know, CNC machines are capable of moving across several levels. The basic machine moves in three planes (three axes).
There are parts that require “sculpting” (creating rounded surfaces when the arch is uneven and of varying radius). In this situation, the ability to move most axes is required. Today, five-axis motion-capable machines are considered to be advanced, and as such anything can be manufactured. Of course the level of the programmer is crucial and there are programmers who manage to create extremely complex parts in machines that are considered quite simple.
There are companies that require the supplier to adhere to certain standards and so it is clear that this is a binding criterion.
Obviously achieving and maintaining such standards is indicative of the supplier's relatively high quality of products, but it must be taken into account that they also cost quite a bit of money, so when considering a high-standard chip processing provider it is worth considering that if these are not necessary conditions then this is something you will pay. Needless to say.
Third criterion - the type of raw material
For that matter, we divide the types of raw materials into three categories: aluminum, steel and plastic.
Most chip processing plants are built and prefer to work with aluminum as a raw material, because its processing is easy because it is soft material and because its processing does not require frequent replacement of processing tools due to increased wear and tear.
However, in most cases, more than three axes are needed to achieve the desired result, also because five-axis machines allow the part to be reworked without having to be reloaded for a different angle, which can result in deviation in size.
Some manufacturers have lathes that also perform milling in the same operation ('rodent lathe'). Such machines are very useful, for example, when it comes to circular parts (cylindrical) having two or more different centers. With a rodent lathe, such parts can be produced very successfully.
In addition, when it comes to aluminum processing, the manufacturer can streamline technology and bring about a considerable downtime in machine.
Aluminum processing machines work at high speeds of at least 8,000 rpm (revolutions per minute). In contrast, steel processing machines and other hard metals work at speeds of up to 6,000 rpm and feature high torque (chip-lowering strength). To illustrate, it is relatively easy to bring an aluminum processing machine to a halt to the processing tools if it causes it to over-strain.
Therefore, if the products you need to produce are based on the pure steel and hard metals, a chip processing supplier that can work with these raw materials should be chosen.
With regard to the category of plastic raw materials (Pick, Teflon, PVC, epoxy glass, etc.), the manufacturer must have experience in processing such raw materials, as there are materials that change their dimensions after the processing is finished, which must be considered in advance.
Sixth criterion - quality control and inspection measures
Because it is manufactured by computer machines with high precision levels of millimeters and milliseconds, the best way to perform parts testing is by a machine called XYZ.
In addition, there are materials from this category that cause the accumulation of tiny dust chips that require a special pumping facility to prevent them from entering the machine mechanisms, which will result in manufacturing distortions and possible equipment damage.
Fourth criterion - machine size
There are areas, especially medical, that require extremely small chip processing items (such as dental implants). On the other hand, there are areas that require sections of over 1,000 mm.
Because of the need for the CNC machine to travel many times at extremely small distances (when it comes to miniature parts), a dedicated machine called Swiss-Type was developed. Larger parts (over 5 mm) can be conveniently manufactured in “standard” machines, where, by the way, parts can usually be made up to about 1,000 mm in milling, and 300 mm in engraving. Beyond these dimensions, machines that most establishments do not own are required.
These are extremely expensive equipment that requires maintenance, calibration and skilled manpower, and not every manufacturer owns such equipment. But if these are very precise and complex parts, there is no other way to test them except with such equipment, so it is important to check if the intended manufacturer owns it.
12/05/2020
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Tips for Finding a Plastic Factory in China
Article by: Gil Fisher
Usually, the working nature of the chip processing consumers is divided into the following categories:
- Development companies only.
- Companies engaged in serial production (with or without a stage of development).
A procurement company of a development-only company would prefer to turn to a workshop-level chip-processing vendor and thus have the shortest delivery time required for development-related jobs and relatively low prices.
In contrast, a procurement company of a mass production company will contact a medium to large scale enterprise with mass production capacity.
If a small chipmaking workshop takes on a big job, it essentially blocks any other activity from other customers.
Second criterion - standards
There are certain types of work that require standards such as ISO standards (aviation, medical, etc.).
Fifth criterion - the complexity of the parts
As we know, CNC machines are capable of moving across several levels. The basic machine moves in three planes (three axes).
There are parts that require “sculpting” (creating rounded surfaces when the arch is uneven and of varying radius). In this situation, the ability to move most axes is required. Today, five-axis motion-capable machines are considered to be advanced, and as such anything can be manufactured. Of course the level of the programmer is crucial and there are programmers who manage to create extremely complex parts in machines that are considered quite simple.
There are companies that require the supplier to adhere to certain standards and so it is clear that this is a binding criterion.
Obviously achieving and maintaining such standards is indicative of the supplier's relatively high quality of products, but it must be taken into account that they also cost quite a bit of money, so when considering a high-standard chip processing provider it is worth considering that if these are not necessary conditions then this is something you will pay. Needless to say.
Third criterion - the type of raw material
For that matter, we divide the types of raw materials into three categories: aluminum, steel and plastic.
Most chip processing plants are built and prefer to work with aluminum as a raw material, because its processing is easy because it is soft material and because its processing does not require frequent replacement of processing tools due to increased wear and tear.
However, in most cases, more than three axes are needed to achieve the desired result, also because five-axis machines allow the part to be reworked without having to be reloaded for a different angle, which can result in deviation in size.
Some manufacturers have lathes that also perform milling in the same operation ('rodent lathe'). Such machines are very useful, for example, when it comes to circular parts (cylindrical) having two or more different centers. With a rodent lathe, such parts can be produced very successfully.
In addition, when it comes to aluminum processing, the manufacturer can streamline technology and bring about a considerable downtime in machine.
Aluminum processing machines work at high speeds of at least 8,000 rpm (revolutions per minute). In contrast, steel processing machines and other hard metals work at speeds of up to 6,000 rpm and feature high torque (chip-lowering strength). To illustrate, it is relatively easy to bring an aluminum processing machine to a halt to the processing tools if it causes it to over-strain.
Therefore, if the products you need to produce are based on the pure steel and hard metals, a chip processing supplier that can work with these raw materials should be chosen.
With regard to the category of plastic raw materials (Pick, Teflon, PVC, epoxy glass, etc.), the manufacturer must have experience in processing such raw materials, as there are materials that change their dimensions after the processing is finished, which must be considered in advance.
Sixth criterion - quality control and inspection measures
Because it is manufactured by computer machines with high precision levels of millimeters and milliseconds, the best way to perform parts testing is by a machine called XYZ.
In addition, there are materials from this category that cause the accumulation of tiny dust chips that require a special pumping facility to prevent them from entering the machine mechanisms, which will result in manufacturing distortions and possible equipment damage.
Fourth criterion - machine size
There are areas, especially medical, that require extremely small chip processing items (such as dental implants). On the other hand, there are areas that require sections of over 1,000 mm.
Because of the need for the CNC machine to travel many times at extremely small distances (when it comes to miniature parts), a dedicated machine called Swiss-Type was developed. Larger parts (over 5 mm) can be conveniently manufactured in “standard” machines, where, by the way, parts can usually be made up to about 1,000 mm in milling, and 300 mm in engraving. Beyond these dimensions, machines that most establishments do not own are required.
These are extremely expensive equipment that requires maintenance, calibration and skilled manpower, and not every manufacturer owns such equipment. But if these are very precise and complex parts, there is no other way to test them except with such equipment, so it is important to check if the intended manufacturer owns it.
Usually, the working nature of the chip processing consumers is divided into the following categories:
- Development companies only.
- Companies engaged in serial production (with or without a stage of development).
A procurement company of a development-only company would prefer to turn to a workshop-level chip-processing vendor and thus have the shortest delivery time required for development-related jobs and relatively low prices.
In contrast, a procurement company of a mass production company will contact a medium to large scale enterprise with mass production capacity.
If a small chipmaking workshop takes on a big job, it essentially blocks any other activity from other customers.
Second criterion - standards
There are certain types of work that require standards such as ISO standards (aviation, medical, etc.).
Fifth criterion - the complexity of the parts
As we know, CNC machines are capable of moving across several levels. The basic machine moves in three planes (three axes).
There are parts that require “sculpting” (creating rounded surfaces when the arch is uneven and of varying radius). In this situation, the ability to move most axes is required. Today, five-axis motion-capable machines are considered to be advanced, and as such anything can be manufactured. Of course the level of the programmer is crucial and there are programmers who manage to create extremely complex parts in machines that are considered quite simple.
Usually, the working nature of the chip processing consumers is divided into the following categories:
- Development companies only.
- Companies engaged in serial production (with or without a stage of development).
A procurement company of a development-only company would prefer to turn to a workshop-level chip-processing vendor and thus have the shortest delivery time required for development-related jobs and relatively low prices.
In contrast, a procurement company of a mass production company will contact a medium to large scale enterprise with mass production capacity.
If a small chipmaking workshop takes on a big job, it essentially blocks any other activity from other customers.
Second criterion - standards
There are certain types of work that require standards such as ISO standards (aviation, medical, etc.).
Fifth criterion - the complexity of the parts
As we know, CNC machines are capable of moving across several levels. The basic machine moves in three planes (three axes).
There are parts that require “sculpting” (creating rounded surfaces when the arch is uneven and of varying radius). In this situation, the ability to move most axes is required. Today, five-axis motion-capable machines are considered to be advanced, and as such anything can be manufactured. Of course the level of the programmer is crucial and there are programmers who manage to create extremely complex parts in machines that are considered quite simple.
Usually, the working nature of the chip processing consumers is divided into the following categories:
- Development companies only.
- Companies engaged in serial production (with or without a stage of development).
A procurement company of a development-only company would prefer to turn to a workshop-level chip-processing vendor and thus have the shortest delivery time required for development-related jobs and relatively low prices.
In contrast, a procurement company of a mass production company will contact a medium to large scale enterprise with mass production capacity.
If a small chipmaking workshop takes on a big job, it essentially blocks any other activity from other customers.
Second criterion - standards
There are certain types of work that require standards such as ISO standards (aviation, medical, etc.).
Fifth criterion - the complexity of the parts
As we know, CNC machines are capable of moving across several levels. The basic machine moves in three planes (three axes).
There are parts that require “sculpting” (creating rounded surfaces when the arch is uneven and of varying radius). In this situation, the ability to move most axes is required. Today, five-axis motion-capable machines are considered to be advanced, and as such anything can be manufactured. Of course the level of the programmer is crucial and there are programmers who manage to create extremely complex parts in machines that are considered quite simple.
Usually, the working nature of the chip processing consumers is divided into the following categories:
- Development companies only.
- Companies engaged in serial production (with or without a stage of development).
A procurement company of a development-only company would prefer to turn to a workshop-level chip-processing vendor and thus have the shortest delivery time required for development-related jobs and relatively low prices.
In contrast, a procurement company of a mass production company will contact a medium to large scale enterprise with mass production capacity.
If a small chipmaking workshop takes on a big job, it essentially blocks any other activity from other customers.
Second criterion - standards
There are certain types of work that require standards such as ISO standards (aviation, medical, etc.).
Fifth criterion - the complexity of the parts
As we know, CNC machines are capable of moving across several levels. The basic machine moves in three planes (three axes).
There are parts that require “sculpting” (creating rounded surfaces when the arch is uneven and of varying radius). In this situation, the ability to move most axes is required. Today, five-axis motion-capable machines are considered to be advanced, and as such anything can be manufactured. Of course the level of the programmer is crucial and there are programmers who manage to create extremely complex parts in machines that are considered quite simple.
Usually, the working nature of the chip processing consumers is divided into the following categories:
- Development companies only.
- Companies engaged in serial production (with or without a stage of development).
A procurement company of a development-only company would prefer to turn to a workshop-level chip-processing vendor and thus have the shortest delivery time required for development-related jobs and relatively low prices.
In contrast, a procurement company of a mass production company will contact a medium to large scale enterprise with mass production capacity.
If a small chipmaking workshop takes on a big job, it essentially blocks any other activity from other customers.
Second criterion - standards
There are certain types of work that require standards such as ISO standards (aviation, medical, etc.).
Fifth criterion - the complexity of the parts
As we know, CNC machines are capable of moving across several levels. The basic machine moves in three planes (three axes).
There are parts that require “sculpting” (creating rounded surfaces when the arch is uneven and of varying radius). In this situation, the ability to move most axes is required. Today, five-axis motion-capable machines are considered to be advanced, and as such anything can be manufactured. Of course the level of the programmer is crucial and there are programmers who manage to create extremely complex parts in machines that are considered quite simple.
Usually, the working nature of the chip processing consumers is divided into the following categories:
- Development companies only.
- Companies engaged in serial production (with or without a stage of development).
A procurement company of a development-only company would prefer to turn to a workshop-level chip-processing vendor and thus have the shortest delivery time required for development-related jobs and relatively low prices.
In contrast, a procurement company of a mass production company will contact a medium to large scale enterprise with mass production capacity.
If a small chipmaking workshop takes on a big job, it essentially blocks any other activity from other customers.
Second criterion - standards
There are certain types of work that require standards such as ISO standards (aviation, medical, etc.).
Fifth criterion - the complexity of the parts
As we know, CNC machines are capable of moving across several levels. The basic machine moves in three planes (three axes).
There are parts that require “sculpting” (creating rounded surfaces when the arch is uneven and of varying radius). In this situation, the ability to move most axes is required. Today, five-axis motion-capable machines are considered to be advanced, and as such anything can be manufactured. Of course the level of the programmer is crucial and there are programmers who manage to create extremely complex parts in machines that are considered quite simple.
Usually, the working nature of the chip processing consumers is divided into the following categories:
- Development companies only.
- Companies engaged in serial production (with or without a stage of development).
A procurement company of a development-only company would prefer to turn to a workshop-level chip-processing vendor and thus have the shortest delivery time required for development-related jobs and relatively low prices.
In contrast, a procurement company of a mass production company will contact a medium to large scale enterprise with mass production capacity.
If a small chipmaking workshop takes on a big job, it essentially blocks any other activity from other customers.
Second criterion - standards
There are certain types of work that require standards such as ISO standards (aviation, medical, etc.).
Fifth criterion - the complexity of the parts
As we know, CNC machines are capable of moving across several levels. The basic machine moves in three planes (three axes).
There are parts that require “sculpting” (creating rounded surfaces when the arch is uneven and of varying radius). In this situation, the ability to move most axes is required. Today, five-axis motion-capable machines are considered to be advanced, and as such anything can be manufactured. Of course the level of the programmer is crucial and there are programmers who manage to create extremely complex parts in machines that are considered quite simple.
Usually, the working nature of the chip processing consumers is divided into the following categories:
- Development companies only.
- Companies engaged in serial production (with or without a stage of development).
A procurement company of a development-only company would prefer to turn to a workshop-level chip-processing vendor and thus have the shortest delivery time required for development-related jobs and relatively low prices.
In contrast, a procurement company of a mass production company will contact a medium to large scale enterprise with mass production capacity.
If a small chipmaking workshop takes on a big job, it essentially blocks any other activity from other customers.
Second criterion - standards
There are certain types of work that require standards such as ISO standards (aviation, medical, etc.).
Fifth criterion - the complexity of the parts
As we know, CNC machines are capable of moving across several levels. The basic machine moves in three planes (three axes).
There are parts that require “sculpting” (creating rounded surfaces when the arch is uneven and of varying radius). In this situation, the ability to move most axes is required. Today, five-axis motion-capable machines are considered to be advanced, and as such anything can be manufactured. Of course the level of the programmer is crucial and there are programmers who manage to create extremely complex parts in machines that are considered quite simple.