Introduction to Sheet Metal Processing Technology: Common Terms Used in Mechanical Engineering (Blanks)
Terms commonly used in mechanical engineering (blank)
**Commonly Used Terms** 'Guide Mark'... Refers to the marks created on the top or bottom surface of the workpiece by guides or strippers. Generally, if the pressing pressure is strong, a circular mark will appear, and if it is a single press, a crescent-shaped mark will appear. 'Burr'... Refers to the small curled parts that occur on the sheared edge of the workpiece. If they remain on areas that can be touched, they pose a risk of injury, so they need to be removed. 'Clearance'... Refers to the gap in the punch hole. If the clearance is excessive, twisting or deformation can occur in the punched area. Typically, a width of more than twice the thickness of steel or aluminum material, and more than four times for stainless steel, is required. 'Knockout'... A processing method where the workpiece is punched out to the thickness of the sheet, but a part is left connected to the base material. It should be designed for easy removal on-site as needed. A dedicated knockout die (usually round) is required. 'Dowel Projection'... Refers to the process of adding spherical protrusions to the workpiece. Nesting... Refers to the layout of sheet workpiece cutouts directed to NC processing machines via CAM.
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Half Punch" - A processing method that removes about half the thickness of the workpiece. It is mainly used for positioning in spot welding and for applications such as stops and guides. "Burring" - A processing method that shapes the workpiece into a tubular form. It is primarily used for tapping the inner diameter and is performed using a dedicated mold. "Beading" - A processing method that shapes the workpiece into a bead-like form for purposes such as reinforcing sheet metal or preventing slipping. Short beads are formed in a single operation, while long beads are shaped using nibbling. "Micro Joint" - Refers to the method of connecting parts together when processing many parts from a single sheet, commonly known as "multiple parts processing." "Chamfering" - The process of smoothing the edges of a workpiece after NC machining to eliminate burrs. Specifically, chamfering done on the workpiece's cutouts and edges is referred to as "C chamfering.
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