CNC Aluminum Machining

The Benefits Of CNC Aluminum Machining

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Multiple techniques have emerged due to the need for the creation of parts, but it has been CNC Aluminum Machining which has solved most of the common problems that can arise during the process. Building parts from a solid and dense part has long been the only option that many think they have when starting the construction of a specific object. This practice was the most popular since time immemorial, and it seemed that this would not change for much, but fortunately, for many, new techniques began to emerge and revolutionize the manufacture of pieces of different materials. Although parts made of various materials are needed, the creation of machining parts from metals has become popular.

Why Aluminum Machining  Is Well Knowing ? 

Currently, plastics, metals, glass, and many other materials, have the opportunity to be molded with ease, thus taking the forms that their creators have designed for them. This is how it was possible to discover the machining of materials, a technique that turned out to be welcome in many companies that manufacture parts, but without a doubt, the material that most surprised for the realization of this task was aluminum.You can see most of our daily products are made out of aluminum ,except plastic.

CNC Aluminum Machining

 

Aluminum CNC machining completely revolutionized the industry, especially because of the wonderful characteristics that this metal brought with it. When  Aluminum machining is applied, it is taken into account that this material is really suitable for the creation of parts for the electronics ,automotive ,medical..etc industry, it is also capable of resisting high temperatures and less than ideal environments, it has a very low density and many others positive aspects. Perhaps this is one of the reasons that machining remains current. But, apart from the benefits that aluminum has by itself, machined aluminum part brings with it many other virtues,let ‘s state a few benefits as below:

Five Benefits of  Aluminum CNC Machining

Aluminum Is Lighter, Less Effort

This was previously mentioned as one of the positive characteristics that the material had, but, when machining metals, it is important to point out that the density that exists in aluminum implies that during machining the effort will be less, that is, applying this technique in this specific metal is quick and easy. It won’t present too much opposition on the machine.

Machining Tools Are Preserved

All this is verified by the prolonged use of the tools for machining, and the conservation of the equipment is made possible thanks to the lightness of the aluminum. Aluminum cnc machining is made simple and fast, which means that aluminum has a great ability to adapt to machining. Companies can then not only extend the useful life of their equipment, but they can also guarantee precision in all the parts that they will create for their customers. This is one of the reasons why at UYEE, aluminum machining is one of the techniques that are always available to all who require its services.

Greater Precision

Through aluminum machining, customers of parts manufacturing companies can be sure that the parts that have been manufactured for them are closer to perfection than through the application of other techniques. Aluminum can be cast with enormous accuracy, and the tools used to machine it allow perfection to be achieved thanks to its good state of preservation. In addition,  Aluminum Machining allows that in the same station the complete treatment of the piece can be given, in this way there is no possibility that it can be deformed in a subsequent station.

Anodizing Performance

The biggest difference from the rest of other metals are that aluminum can be anodized ,as you know ,in most case for industry product ,people always expect the parts to be colorful ,of course , painting is also a good choice ,but it’s easy to take off comparing to anodize finishing ,and also ,anodizing can form a protective film on the surface of the aluminum part, which can better protect it from scratch.In daily life ,some of visible and external parts will be anodized ,against ,the invisible and internal parts will be as machined ,no finished .

It Is A Thrifty Process

Due to the simplicity of aluminum machined parts, large manufacturers have been able to observe a great saving in the energy that is printed in the creation of the pieces. This presents a significant saving in terms of energy, but also there are savings in terms of materials, since the precision of the parts reduces the margin of error so much that the parts are not discarded. These are some of the benefits that aluminum machined process brings not only for its manufacturers, but also for all those who are in search of a company capable of materializing all those parts they need. Companies such as UYEE, perfectly master the art of CNC aluminum machining and other techniques as well, always offering quality services for all those who require them.

Conclusion

All in all ,aluminum machining is playing more and more role in parts manufacturing ,perhaps sometimes casting mold is a good choice for mass production ,however ,Nowadays, small-batch production and personalized customization are the general trend, and people are paying more and more attention to the production cycle.

Titanium Machining

Outstanding Titanium Machining Services From UYEE

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Titanium is a very versatile material and is used in many cases for quite specific tasks, thanks to its incredible characteristics .The manufacture of any object, piece or product is made from certain materials, these can vary greatly, and are chosen according to the ideal characteristics that they may have for each of the functions that they will fulfill in the future. Plastics and metals are always the materials that abound in terms of the manufacture of parts or whole products, and it seems that they are the most common in any industry .To treat the plastic and give it shape, multiple processes are used, and most of these are related to changing the physical state of this material making it moldable, in this way they can convert it into whatever it is.

How To Work With Titanium ?

But, when it comes to metals, the processes change a bit, since many of these must be in a solid state to be able to manipulate them and turn them into something else. On the scale of metals for manufacturing parts is titanium, which shows that it needs certain specific processes to work it. It must be remembered that titanium is a not very dense metal that presents a great opposition to various materials, so the strategies that are developed to treat this metal must be precise and very well studied, and machining is one of the best options they exist for titanium.

1) Experience

Titanium CNC machining is a group of techniques that have been developed over time to be able to treat this material adequately, because although there is not an exaggerated number of companies that take advantage of its functions, there are those who require their services in a great way .The aerospace industry is the ideal candidate for the use of the emblematic characteristics of titanium since both its resistance to corrosion, damage, high temperatures and also to shocks, make it the main material for any of its constructions.

Titanium Machining

 

    2 ) Focus On Details

Titanium is subjected to various processes to achieve the precision of the parts that will be created from it, so both turning and milling are essential to carry out titanium machining. During the turning process, the part rotates supported by a base, this in order that, during the milling moment, the combination of movements can reach all the parts of the part with precision. On the other hand, during titanium milling, the machine is in charge of making all the necessary cuts in the piece so that it takes its final shape quickly. This is a simple and fast process, which manages to turn a piece of titanium into an object that will be part of something else.

   3) Expertise

As we said before, processing titanium is not a task for everyone, you have to have the precise strategy, but you also need to have the correct materials to achieve the creation of the piece. In this case, we are talking specifically about the tools that will be present during CNC machining. Manufacturers had to find a material that was capable of cutting titanium, yet was delicate enough not to ruin the geometry of the part. That is how they decided to use tools that were very resistant to wear, that were very hard, it is also important that the machine is rigid and that all the tools involved in the process are very sharp, so the cut would be achieved quickly and without errors.

Why Choose Our Titanium Machining Services ?

Nowadays it is difficult to find the ideal manufacturers to carry out the construction of certain titanium machined parts, and it is that to manipulate this material precision and intelligence are required .The right tools are also needed so that machining can be carried out without problems, being efficient and accurate, since any errors that may arise will always be noticed on a large scale.

Luckily for everyone, there is UYEE, the manufacturers that offer the best titanium machining services in the industry. At UYEE there are multiple processes to offer the highest quality custom titanium parts  for all clients from all over the world. So it is common to observe how different processes are carried out to achieve perfection. Our operators must have at least 5 years of industry manufacturing experience and expertise, and at the same time, they must have a certain grasp and understanding of the mechanical processing properties of titanium alloy materials,that is why we are more professional comparing to other suppliers .

Conclusion

Machining titanium is not an easy task ,it’s harder a lot than stainless steel material.And it will be a big loss if the part can not be made successfully once due to titanium very expensive .So if you have some of important jobs which comes to titanium material ,but you are worried that your current partner can not help you to work with .Then,you should find a reliable and professional vendor. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for a quote or get some manufacturing suggestions if you are interested in our services ,we won’t let you down !

 

CNC Prototype

Does CNC Prototype Have An Advantage To Compare With 3D Printing?

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Although these two rapid prototype processes are still in force in the current market, there are many manufacturers that have techniques that are of their preference .Choosing the right technique for creating pieces that will be part of an object or system is a decision that manufacturers have had to make throughout history .This type of decision has caused two impressions on them, the first is that it has definitely facilitated their work, being completely right in offering the correct solution for their product development. On the other hand, clients face the difficult task of choosing the correct technique, because there are so many.

CNC Prototype

What The Status of Two Processes ?

Everyone has had to choose, and this is achieved through the comparison between the various existing techniques. For these manufacturers who have found themselves in this position sometime in their lives, they know that deciding on many factors depends, so they cannot avoid making comparisons between one process and another. There are currently two processes topping the list in manufacturers’ favorites are CNC Prototyping and 3D Printing processes ,what’s more ,they are current booming .As product designers ,they must be very familar with both processes.

At present we can say that, of the most advanced processes that exist, two situations can be quite similar , or at least from the point of view of many of the clients who seek these services, the ones that stand out the most are the CNC Prototype and 3D Printing. We can say that both share a characteristic, and that is to try to be more precise and economical, so that the creation of parts through them is quite clean, fast and efficient.However ,you can not say which one has advantage or disadvantage absolutely .Because in most cases ,it mainly depends on the material ,finish, and the part of shape and other factors .

What Are Different of Both Techniques ?

Although the techniques have a couple of things in common, they are oriented in different ways, however, there are those who still have some confusion. As both techniques share some characteristics and objectives, it is natural that many people come to think of mistresses as if they were the same, and even come to think that they offer the same advantages to manufacturers, but, it does not make much sense to create 2 techniques that are exactly the same except for their name, right?

Well, knowing that it is not logical to think that both are exactly the same, you can definitely determine the advantages that CNC prototyping services can have over 3D Printing. Let’s clarify something, prototype machining and 3D Printing are opposite techniques that seek a common goal. Why do we say they are the opposite? Well, because in one the material is added layer by layer (3D Printing) while in the other, the material is subtracted until reaching the ideal part with the CAD model design.

Under this premise, we can perhaps say that a piece can be created from the right amount of a material, as is done with 3D Printing, but the truth is that this system is ideal for creating custom pieces, those that are at an earlier stage in their production process .This means that choosing the 3D Printing method for the mass creation of a part may not be the fastest, most efficient and safest option.

Why Choose CNC Prototype ?

In CNC Machining, the machines involved in the process are very precise, but they also work very quickly and efficiently, creating the part in a single work station, where it will take its final shape in a very short time, and quickly in its place there will be another quantity of material waiting to take the desired shape.The most important is that the product material is almost no limted to machine ,in reality world ,there are many materials that can not be printed yet .

The CNC rapid prototype is a much more successful process than any other, even than 3D Printing, which focuses more on observing little by little how the part is approaching the final shape, pouring layer upon layer. This is one of the reasons why more and more manufacturers are turning to CNC prototyping services , as it provides the best results in record time, and this undoubtedly expands the capacity of the manufacturer, who will surely require these services en masse.

Although for many manufacturers there are still doubts regarding both processes, some like UYEE have made the wisest decision .Some manufacturers have already solved the question about which process is better than the other, such as the UYEE Company, which has specialized in the branch of  Prototype Machining, further diversifying its processes and also its products.

Conclusion

For most of metal parts manufacturing which from automotive ,aerospace are big size with high precision and finished requirements ,usually prototype cnc machining is a better option .However ,for some of products from jewelry industry which are small and irregular shape, only producing it with 3D printing .So which one has an advantage , it mainly depends on the dimensions ,shape ,and application.Anyway ,both technologies are welcomed in the marketing at present .

Big PP prototype

How Do We Make Big Polypropylene Plastic Prototype By CNC Machining ?

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Obviously this is a very successful case what we ever encountered for a big plastic machining to be a single one piece. All details as following:

PP Material Performance

PP (Polypropylene) is a crystalline polymer. Among the commonly used plastics, PP is the lightest, with a density of only 0.91g/cm3. Among general-purpose plastics, PP has the best heat resistance, and its heat distortion temperature is 80-100°C, which can be boiled in boiling water. PP has good stress crack resistance and high bending fatigue life ,light weight, good toughness, and good chemical resistance.

The Application of PP in Prototyping Sector

In rapid prototyping field ,Usually PP parts are made as a single one ,no gluing .That would lost the features and performance of material if PP part split during manufacturing process .No matter big or small part .For simple part ,it’s easy ,but for complex part, that would be high demanding to manufacturer ,from CNC programmer to the operator .It demands high handling ability , especially for a big PP part with complex structure and external shape .As following,we would like to give your a case that we ever made it succesfully for one of our automoive customers.here showing is the size of CAD model (694*413*83 MM).

PP CAD Model

The Option of CNC Machining VS 3D Printing

Like this big and complicated PP part that is not often seen. In West ,perhaps most prototype manufacturers to choose 3D print to make it . However, due to the specification of PP material features ,3D printing can not demand the requirements of customer. It’s the best option to machine the block material ,it’s the same as the product injection ‘ s material ,unlike 3D printing’s .The customer only wanted 6 pieces ,obvious molding is impossible to consider from the economical factor . So machining PP is the only one option for this project .

What You Need to Know For Machining The Big PP Block

We got an order from one of our customers who is from automotive field, the CNC plastic prototype of material is white PP. the size is : 695*413*83mm. It’s a complicated job .We were facing a big challenge after checked out the CAD model .The customer hopes to receive the prototype within 8 days delivery time ,but we thought that’s impossible ,so the customer agreed to postpone two days after discussed .The next we started proceeding the order .Firstly ,We started making the CNC program ,it almost cost 9 hours ,because the programmer needs to clarify each step and take related cutter tools ,and consider the cutting rate for a not hard plastic work piece.Second, be prepared and get ready for CNC machining ,the operator was constant control of cutting speed ,and changed the cutter tools when machining a certain surface.However ,the biggest challenge is how to lock the workpiece with screws to prevent the deformation of the workpiece during the cutting process and the tool from overcutting. So our engineering team had to come up with a solution to solve it .Otherwise ,probably the machining process will be failing.

PP prototype

How to Fix The Problem Caused By Machining ?

After processed half of the whole manufacturing ,we observed the part become deformed .The operator immediately turned over another side to go ahead with machining ,in the meanwhile ,exchanged the tool fixture ,and speed the cutting rate. It cost 26 hours to get it done by CNC machining .For such a big prototype part ,it’s out of shape a bit since the special performance of PP material ,the customer can understand ,and said it’s acceptable .Because it won’t affect the mounting and test. They praised our work after received the CNC prototyping part.

Conclusion

In order to get a wonderful prototype .What you need to consider is not only manufacturing method ,which one is the most optimal,but also analysing on the material option .It’s very crucial to understand the material performance and applicaltion .During production process , the factors of human beings will play an important role in ,such as: skills ,experience,details.