冷成型制造的 5 大优势

As many of our customers see an uptick in demand for their products, they’re looking for ways to streamline their manufacturing processes so they can 继续扩大规模. In fact, industry reports point to some of the fastest expansion rates in recent times — great news given that we are still in the midst of a global pandemic. One way to achieve greater efficiency right now is to partner with an 陆上冷成型制造商.冷成型制造有很多好处，包括下面提到的五个。

在 北美区域工程总监, we’ve been cold forming for more than 60 years, and I’ve worked with many customers to lower costs, improve product quality, and educate them on other benefits of this technology.

什么是冷成型制造？

在冷成型制造（也称为冷镦或冷锻）中，金属通过一系列镦粗和挤压步骤在环境温度下形成不同的形状。这是在一台掘进机中通过一系列工位进行的。发生这种情况时，线材毛坯的航向保持不变，因为它已重新成形。这个过程可以发生使用一个单一的裸片 简单的紧固件 最多可使用六台冲模机加工复杂形状。

然后，冷成型零件会增加其他操作，例如滚螺纹、修整、修整、修整和质量处理。

冷成型制造的好处是什么？

大多数冷成型制造商都能够通过他们的工艺实现这些优势，但是 北美区域工程总监 团队是这种方法的专家，可以用它来制造 复杂的紧固件/组件，现有小直径和大尺寸的M2-M22。

1. Speed & Efficiency

冷成型是一个快速的过程。您可以以每分钟 350 个/零件的速度生产一个简单、不复杂的零件，也可以选择以每分钟 200 个/零件的速度生产更复杂的零件。由于这是一个连续的过程，零件在每次打击中完成。

2. 规模化生产

Because of the high speed at which the machinery will work, you can produce hundreds of millions of pieces a year–efficiently handling, full-scale production, and high-demand periods for original equipment manufacturers.

3. Strength & Durability

冷成型可最大限度地发挥产品的冶金性能，从而保持零件的完整性，使其更坚固耐用。

4. 降低成本/减少浪费

The yield of raw material is fantastic. There are no excess machine shavings or scrap with cold forming because you’re forming the part in its near-net state. The only scrap would be piercing or trimming of the shape, making this process environmentally friendly as well.

该过程还可以将不同的直径形成为接近净形状或直径，从而消除了接近的机加工操作。某些零件可以从机加工工艺转换为冷成型工艺，从而降低成本并提高零件完整性。

5. 更好的再现性

零件在极其一致的工具内部形成，从而实现高度的可重复性。

冷成型的典型应用

Cold forming makes the most sense for anywhere you need to fasten two things together. This process offers great versatility – including the ability to produce complex shapes.

公差、材料和零件长度

可以在以下材料上进行冷成型制造：

• 碳素钢
• 不锈钢
• A286钢
• 铜、黄铜
• 铝
• 钛
• 各种合金材料

根据所用的几何形状和材料，经验丰富的冷成型制造商可以达到数千英寸以内的公差。这个过程可以使直径小于 2 毫米到 48 毫米，长度超过 300 毫米。

选择冷成型制造合作伙伴

出于这个原因，许多人选择寻找拥有必要设备和内部经验的制造合作伙伴。冷成型需要制造商可能没有财力购买或维护的专用设备。

You should also look for a partner that can work with your specific requirements. You’ll get the biggest bang for your buck from a manufacturer who can truly understand what the application requires and has the engineers to design and manufacture the part within your tolerances.

There are many variables that come into play when it comes to developing a part. These include material selection, part design for cost-effectiveness, heat treating options, and platting/coatings to meet applications. I always recommend that our customers involve our engineering team during the product design stage as each of these stakeholders needs to work together. Without application and manufacturing expertise, it’s easy to overlook small details that can add significant cost or reduce quality throughout the life of the part.

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