Sheet metal stamping and ordinary stamping are common processes in metal processing, and their main differences lie in processing objects, application scope, precision requirements, and cost-effectiveness.
Firstly, sheet metal stamping is mainly aimed at processing metal sheets, which are deformed by stamping with molds to form the required parts or products. And ordinary stamping is more widely used in the processing of various metal materials, including plates, strips, etc.
Secondly, in terms of application scope, sheet metal stamping is often used to manufacture large components and structural components, such as chassis, frames, etc. These components usually require high strength and stability, so the process characteristics of sheet metal stamping make it very suitable for this application. However, ordinary stamping is more commonly used to manufacture small precision components, such as power connectors, connectors, etc., which require high precision and detail.
In terms of precision requirements, the machining accuracy of sheet metal stamping is relatively low, usually controlled at the millimeter level. However, ordinary stamping often has higher machining accuracy, reaching an accuracy of 0.01 millimeters, due to the need to meet the manufacturing needs of small precision components.
Finally, from a cost-effectiveness perspective, sheet metal stamping has a relatively low cost and moderate production efficiency, making it suitable for medium scale production needs. Due to higher precision requirements, the cost of mold design and manufacturing may be higher for ordinary stamping, but its production efficiency is often higher, making it suitable for large-scale and high-precision production needs.
There are differences between sheet metal stamping and regular stamping in multiple aspects:
Material characteristics:
Sheet metal stamping is mainly aimed at metal thin plates, usually with a thickness of less than 6mm. These thin plates have good ductility and plasticity, and can adapt to complex shape changes.
The range of materials processed by ordinary stamping is wider, including thicker plates and various metal bars.
Part complexity:
Sheet metal stamping is often used to manufacture parts with complex shapes and high precision requirements, such as electronic product casings and automotive coverings.
Ordinary stamping is relatively more suitable for producing parts with simple shapes and more regular structures.
Application field:
Sheet metal stamping is widely used in industries such as electronics, electronics, automotive, aerospace, etc. that require high appearance and accuracy.
Ordinary stamping is commonly used in fields such as mechanical manufacturing and construction.
Mold design:
Due to the complexity and high precision requirements of sheet metal stamping parts, mold design is usually more refined and complex, requiring consideration of more factors such as the flow and rebound of the sheet metal.
Ordinary stamping molds are relatively simple.
Cost factors:
Sheet metal stamping has high requirements for mold accuracy and material quality, so the cost is often high.
Regular stamping may have more cost advantages, especially for large-scale production of simple parts.
To manufacture the outer shell of a laptop, sheet metal stamping technology is usually used to achieve the requirements of being lightweight, beautiful, and high-precision; And producing some simple connectors for construction may be able to meet the demand with ordinary stamping and have lower costs. Sheet metal stamping and ordinary stamping have their own characteristics and applicable scenarios, and in actual production, it is necessary to choose the appropriate stamping method based on specific product requirements and cost budgets.