Building a stainless steel product from scratch involves a complex process that combines engineering, technology, and precision. Although stainless steel is widely used around the world, few people understand the detailed steps involved in its production. The manufacturing of stainless steel products is not only fascinating but also showcases how far we've come in material science since the Industrial Revolution. Here are six essential stages in the stainless steel manufacturing process:
1) Material Handling
Uncoiler – This machine is positioned at the start of the production line and is responsible for holding and unrolling steel strips safely. It controls the speed and direction of the metal strip as it unwinds and moves into the processing line, such as slitting or tube mill entry.
2) Forming
Deep Drawing Press – In this stage, semi-finished steel shapes go through various forming operations. For example, stainless steel may be hot rolled by heating and passing it through large rolls. Blooms and billets are transformed into bars and wires, while slabs are formed into plates, strips, or sheets. Bars are one of the most versatile forms of stainless steel due to their availability in different grades and sizes, suitable for a wide range of applications.
3) Heat Treatment
Annealing Furnaces – During heat treatment, stainless steel is subjected to controlled heating and cooling to relieve internal stresses and improve its properties. This process is crucial to ensure the material is more malleable and suitable for further processing. The conditions must be carefully monitored, as even small changes in temperature or cooling rate can affect the final product's quality.
4) Descaling
Pickling – After annealing, scale may form on the surface of the stainless steel. This is removed using processes like pickling, which is one of the most common methods of descaling. It ensures a clean surface before further processing.
5) Cutting and Punching
In this step, the semi-finished, heat-treated, and descaled stainless steel is cut into specific shapes using mechanical cutting tools like guillotine knives, blanking, nibbling, and high-speed blades. Holes and overflow channels are also created during this phase.
6) Finishing and Polishing
Polishing Machine – Finishing gives the stainless steel its signature smooth and aesthetically pleasing appearance. It also enhances cleanliness and ease of maintenance, which is vital for sanitary applications. This step ensures the product meets high-quality standards.
Hydraulic Press 4 Column Hydraulic Sheet Metal Deep Drawing
Features
1. A hydraulic machine that uses hydrostatic pressure to process materials like metal, plastic, rubber, wood, and powder.
2. Commonly used in pressing and forming processes such as forging, stamping, cold extrusion, straightening, bending, flanging, sheet metal deep drawing, powder metallurgy, and press-fit.
3. Offers significant technical and economic benefits, including reduced weight, fewer parts and molds, improved stiffness and strength, and lower production costs.
SPECS of Yz33
| Model | unit | Yz33-25T | Yz33-50T | Yz33-63T | Yz33-100T | Yz33-160T | Yz33-250T | |
| Clamping Force | KN | 250 | 500 | 630 | 1000 | 1600 | 2500 | |
| Working Layer | Qty | 2~4 | 2~4 | 2~4 | 2~4 | 2~4 | 2~4 | |
| Piston Stroke | mm | 180 | 250 | 250 | 250/250 | 250/250 | 500 | |
| Heating Platen Daylight | mm | 90 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 | |
| Heating Platen Size | Left-right | mm | 350 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 750 | 900 |
| Front-back | mm | 350 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 850 | 900 | |
| Heating Plate Power | KW | 1.5 | 2.2 | 3 | 7.5 | 11 | 15 | |
| Motor Power | KW | 7.2 | 9 | 10.8 | 33.75 | 45 | 45 | |
FAQ
1: How can I choose the most suitable machines?
A: Please provide your specifications, and we will help you select the best model. You can also send us product drawings, and we will recommend the most suitable machine for your needs.
2: What are your main products?
A: We specialize in a wide range of machines, including hydraulic presses from 1 to 16,000 tons, SMC/BMC/GMT/DMC/LFT/GRP/FRP presses, hydraulic deep drawing presses, forging presses, and stamping presses.
3: Where is your factory located? How can I visit?
A: Our factory is located in Jiaomei City, Fujian Province, China. We warmly welcome you to visit our facility.
4: What is the MOQ?
A: Minimum Order Quantity is 1 set. Some low-cost machines may require a higher quantity.
5: What is the delivery time?
A: Typically, it takes 90 days. The exact delivery time depends on the order quantity and item type. We sometimes have stock available.
6: Do you test all goods before delivery?
A: Yes, we conduct 100% testing before shipping.
7: How do you maintain long-term business relationships?
A: 1. We ensure good quality and competitive pricing to benefit our customers. 2. We treat every customer as a friend and build genuine relationships regardless of where they are from.
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FM Series Powder Packing Machine
1, the machine measurement of mechanical scale and computer scale in two forms, weighing accurate, simple operation;
2, good sealing, reasonable structure, durable, long life, speed can be set, good stability and other advantages.
3, small size, light weight, convenient adjustment and maintenance;
4, mechanical and electrical integration, energy saving
5, the whole machine can make all stainless steel material, especially suitable for GMP certification, food hygiene certification, anti-corrosion chemical products and other requirements of the packaging
Powder automatic packaging machine is a new type of powder packaging equipment developed and produced by our company in order to meet the needs of the market. After continuous improvement by our company's technical personnel, it has been used in many powder manufacturers across the country and is well received by users.
The machine uses air compressor and solenoid valve and other qigong components, through the mechanical, electrical integration, lever linkage principle, can realize the packing bag compaction, release, gate closure and bag.
FM Series Powder Packing Machine,Powder Packing Machine,Power-Filling Packing Machine,Wrapping Or Baling Machine
Shandong Jing Xin Powder Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. , https://www.jxpowder.com