The part cost of hardware parts is higher than that of plastic parts. It can be a little or a lot taller depending on the craft used. Here we introduce some common processing techniques of hardware parts.
1. CNC machining: CNC is a cost-effective solution for machining parts with complex shapes and tight tolerances. CNC precision machining can produce almost any shape, as long as the rotating cutting tool can access the material.
Hardware parts processing
2. Sheet metal: Sheet metal molds are made quickly and cheaply, and the delivery time is very short. Sheet metal can be a good alternative to injection-molded plastic for internal structural components, as it provides greater flexibility early in the design process, when changes may still occur or the forecast for the product is unclear.
3. Turning: The turning process includes cutting, end face, thread, forming, drilling, knurling and boring. For surface machining of hardware parts, turning is usually a good choice if you want to have precision bearing surfaces in complex machines.
4. EDM: Wire EDM (EDM) is a high-precision technology that can cut almost any conductive material. A thin live EDM wire mounted between two mechanical rails forms one electrode, while the material being cut forms the other. The electrical discharge between the two electrodes (wire and workpiece) creates sparks that cut the material. Because the live wire never touches the workpiece during EDM machining, the process can be used to make very small and precise parts that require a level of precision and sophistication that traditional machining cannot.
